APA Group announce Adam Watson has been appointed APA’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Adam will replace Peter Fredricson who is retiring, as announced in December 2019. Adam will join APA around the middle of November 2020.

Adam Watson is currently the CFO for Transurban Group and has held this role since 2014. Prior to that role, he was CFO for Australian Pacific Airports Corporation (Melbourne Airport) for over two years and he has also held senior financial roles in BlueScope Steel, based in Melbourne, the US and China.

He has extensive experience across a range of financial disciplines and transactions, most in ASX listed companies. Adam has also lived and worked in the US, which will provide important insights into operating in North America.

“I’m pleased to announce that, after an extensive process, Adam has been appointed APA’s new Chief Financial Officer” said APA Group CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals, “Adam’s broad experience will bring fresh insights to our business and ensure that APA continues to be in safe hands as we move into our third decade as a major Australian energy infrastructure business.”

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