Knorr-Bremse Australia has appointed Mike Deakin as Managing Director.
Deakin brings extensive international experience from the rail industry, having started his career in the United Kingdom as a graduate project engineer and holding various leadership roles across Knorr-Bremse UK and Australia.
Deakin first joined Knorr-Bremse Australia in 2005 as Business Manager Rail.
He then served as Executive Director and Vice President at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems in Japan from 2012 to 2016 before undertaking other endeavours.
Prior to returning to Knorr-Bremse Australia this year, Deakin held the position of Parts and Overhauls Director at Alstrom Australia and New Zealand where he oversaw multi-site operations and drove strategic initiatives.
Knorr-Bremse Australia was pleased to make the announcement of Deakin’s return to the company as Managing Director.
“We are excited to welcome Michael back to Knorr-Bremse Australia,” the company said.
“[We] look forward to his leadership in driving growth and transformation.”
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