Knorr-Bremse Australia Managing Director, Michael McLellan, has announced his retirement.
McLellan’s departure concludes his almost 22-year career with the OEM which began in January 2004.
This tenure followed a varied career in close proximity to transport, in which McLellan worked for Caterpillar Australia, Bendix Mintex and GUD Manufacturing – now Amotiv Limited.
Various Knorr-Bremse Australia personnel were quick to acknowledge the deep impact McLellan made during his time with the company.
Knorr-Bremse Australia General Manager – Commercial Vehicle Systems, Gareth Lawless, recognised the leadership, guidance and support McLellan has provided.
“McLellan’s contribution has played an important role in shaping our business,” he told Trailer.
“His commitment to our people and the organisation has been deeply appreciated.”
Knorr-Bremse Australia Engineering Manager, Brett Nicoll, acknowledged McLellan’s continuous work at the company over two decades.
“We would like to congratulate Michael on a well-deserved retirement,” he told Trailer.
“Thank you, Mike, for all your support over the years.
“We wish you every happiness in this next chapter of your life.”
McLellan’s retirement is the latest of many significant changes at Knorr-Bremse in 2025 across operations and people movements.
This year marked the company’s 120th global anniversary.
Meanwhile, the OEM’s Australian division appointed Lawless as its new General Manager – Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Knorr-Bremse Australia also relocated to a new facility in Dandenong South, Victoria – a 2,500-square-metre warehouse with an additional 367 square metres of office space.
“Altogether, it has been a year of significant milestones, progress and teamwork,” Lawless said.
“We look forward to building this momentum together in the year ahead.”
In other news, Alan Beacham has announced his new position of Chief Supply Chain Officer and Managing Director at Primary Connect.
