Mr Ward has more than 35 years of experience in waste management, renewables, ports, logistics, rail haulage, resources, agriculture, and data centre industries, in both senior executive and non-executive director roles. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Port of Portland and Blueleaf Energy, a Non-Executive Director of Qube, a Non-Executive Director of Clare and Emerald Solar Farms and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Quantum Bulk Liquid Storage, Global Renewables and Waterloo Wind Farm. He has worked in senior executive roles including CEO, Managing Director, and President with companies including Palisade Investment Partners, IREN, Asciano, Toll Holdings, Yallourn Energy and BHP.