A commitment to developing capabilities in best practice governance
Kinetic’s mission and objectives – including the bold targets and principles laid out in our Strategic Plan and Sustainability Strategy – are constructed on the foundations of an authentic working culture, meaningful values and effective corporate governance. In particular, we recognise that sound governance helps to create trusted, sustainable partnerships with all our stakeholders.
Kinetic is governed by a Board of directors with diverse backgrounds and skills, with almost half of non-executive directors being independent, helping to set and guide our strategic global growth ambitions and strong sustainability agenda.
With significant capabilities, experience, expertise and perspectives earned through distinguished careers in senior operational, management, finance and Board-level roles, our Board is well-positioned to guide Kinetic forward and towards our strategic goals.
Our Board
Stan Kolenc, Non-Executive Director & Chair (OPTrust)
Stan was appointed to the Board at the Company’s inception in August 2014 and has served as Chair since October 2019.
Dr Eileen Doyle, Non-Executive Director (Independent)
Eileen is a seasoned senior executive and board director with extensive experience in logistics, property, manufacturing, financial services and construction.
Annette Carey, Non-Executive Director (Independent)
Annette brings to the board a wealth of experience leading businesses in the logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, government, and security sectors.
Janine Stewart, Non-Executive Director (Independent)
Janine is an accomplished former c-suite executive with a track record of driving business transformation across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, media, aviation, and government.
Richard Trimarchi, Non-Executive Director (OPTrust)
Richard is a Director in OPTrust’s Private Markets Group which oversees OPTrust’s activities in infrastructure and private equity globally.
Meena Samaan, Non-Executive Director (Foresight Group)
Meena is an Executive Director with Foresight Australia and the Portfolio Manager of the Diversified Investment Trust. Meena has extensive experience in infrastructure investments across Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Adrian Kong, Non-Executive Director (Foresight Group)
Adrian is a Director at Foresight Australia and serves as a senior member of its investment team. Adrian also leads Foresight’s debt financing activities in Australia.
Michael Sewards, Executive Director & Group CEO
Founding Director of Kinetic, Michael commenced his career in banking and has worked extensively in the transit industry for 28 years.
Adam Begg, Executive Director
Before co-founding Kinetic in 2014, Adam enjoyed a long and successful career in the Australasian transport advisory and finance industry, including as founding partner of the Heritage Group with Michael Sewards.
Our Corporate Governance Summary
View summaryGuidance for effective decision-making
We have a range of policies and procedures that guide our approach to good business practice, decision-making, risk management and keep us accountable.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy
We value and care for our people, customers, and community. That's why safety is integral to what we do. The safety of our operations and other activities is supported by our systems and actions.
View policyEnvironmental Policy
Kinetic operate environmentally responsible practices, recognising our responsibility to our customers, workers and the communities we contribute to. We are committed to protecting the environment and managing our business sustainably.
View policyQuality Policy
We recognise the importance of the continuous improvement and application of our Kinetic Way management system and the services we provide for our clients and customers across the communities we operate in.
View policyRehabilitation and Return to Work Policy
We recognise that there are mutual benefits to our people and the organisation by implementing a structured return to work process that provides someone who has sustained a workplace injury or illness with a safe return to work.
View policyFitness for Work Policy
Kinetic is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment where people are not exposed to the hazards from fatigue, stress or the use or abuse of alcohol or drugs. This commitment includes and extends beyond the heavy vehicle driver fatigue.
View policyWhistleblower Policy
We are committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour. We also promote and support a culture of integrity and respect, corporate compliance and good corporate governance to ensure a safe, supportive and confidential environment.
View policyPrivacy Policy
Kinetic is committed to respecting the privacy of your personal information. This privacy policy sets out our policy regarding handling and protecting personal information. The Australian Privacy Principles bind us under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other laws that protect the privacy of your personal information.
Ethical Sourcing and Modern Slavery
We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery. We are committed to an ethical and transparent approach to business, ensuring effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery within our business operations or supply chain.
View policyAsset Management Policy
Kinetic is committed to undertaking our asset management activities in a systematic, process-driven manner using highly competent, well-trained resources and proven management systems.
View policyCode of Conduct
Kinetic is committed to providing a safe, respectful, ethical and values aligned environment for Kinetic employees, contractors, customers and visitors.
View policyChild Protection Policy
Kinetic is committed to upholding the expectations that parents, guardians and the wider community place on us to deliver children safely to their destination.
View policyAnti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
Kinetic values integrity and respect. All personnel are expected to act honestly, adhere to the highest ethical standards, and act in compliance with all relevant legal requirements.
View policySupplier Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations that Kinetic has of businesses that want to sell their goods or services to Kinetic, and the expectation that the people and communities along our supply chain are not adversely impacted by our suppliers’ actions and decisions.
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