RA Annual lunch with Tony Shepherd AO | Adelaide (2024)

In each capital city, we host our flagship annual lunches which are some of the largest events of the year. The RA annual lunches are a time to celebrate the achievements of our industry and reinforce connections.


Our speaker - Tony Shepherd, AO | Chairman, Infrastructure South Australia

Tony is Chairman of Infrastructure SA, and the Entertainment Quarter. He is a Director of Enviropacific Pty Ltd, Racing NSW and Virgin Australia International Holdings Limited.

Tony has had an extensive career in Australia and overseas in the private and public sectors. He pioneered private infrastructure with projects such as the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Melbourne City Link and East Link.

Tony was the inaugural Chairman of WestConnex and oversaw the listing of Transurban, Transfield Services and Connect East. He was also President of the Business Council of Australia, Chairman of Macquarie Specialised Asset Management, VenuesNSW, Snowy Hydro Limited 2.0, Bingo Industries, GWS Giants, the National Commission of Audit and ASTRA (the subscription TV Association).

Tony is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Patron of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. Tony is also a Life Member of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and the Australian Football Leage (AFL). 

This year Tony received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Melbourne and in 2023 he became an Inductee in the Bradfield Hall of Fame.

In June 2012, Tony was named as an Officer of the Order of Australia.

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Dress code: Business attire

Dietaries: Please inform of any dietary requirements 2 weeks prior to the event

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