Experience

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  The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Chief Executive Officer (interim)

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Agility House Pty Ltd

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Owner / Managing Director

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Agility House is the culmination of Steffen's three-decade journey as a global senior executive in public and private organisations. His passion for creating sustainable change and delivering value to public and private sector clients sets him apart as an industry leader who excels in turning strategies into practical solutions.

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  PwC

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Managing Director

    • Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  TAFE NSW

  • Australia
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Managing Director

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

    TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 500,000 students enrol into nationally recognised courses and training.

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

    TAFE NSW is Australias largest vocational education and training provider trains over 500,000 students annually in campus, workplace, online, or distance education methods of education.

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  TAFE Directors Australia

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) is the peak national body incorporated to represent Australia’snational network of publicly owned Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and university TAFE divisions and the Australia-Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).

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  State Transit Authority of NSW

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • May 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Sydney, Australia

    The State Transit Authority of New South Wales is the government owned authority responsible for the operations of Sydney Buses. Boasting the biggest bus fleet in Australia and also one of the most modern, State Transit manages one of the largest bus networks in the world proudly serving more than 200 million passengers every year on its fleet of more than 2,100 buses.

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  Sydney Ferries / Harbour City Ferries

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2012 - Feb 2017
    • Sydney, Australia

    Leading HCF from bid through transition to now 5th year of operating the iconic and world famous Sydney Ferries: 32 ferries, 16 million customers p.a. across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River, operating a network connecting 39 destinations and spanning approx 37 km.The public face of Sydney Ferries (media, government, general public)Leadership of an organisation of 700+ employees, Australia’s second largest maritime employer.

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  Svitzer

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Managing Director

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
    • Sydney, Australia

    Management of SVITZER's harbour, terminal, and ocean towage business in Australasia as well as salvage operation, emergency response and transportation of crew and supplies to offshore installations. Leadership and management of all activities in 45 ports and an organisation of 1,000+ employees.

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  Maersk Line

  • Denmark
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President

    • Jun 2004 - Aug 2010

    Global responsibility of Maersk Line’s land-based activities (ports, terminals, inland distribution and storage) as well as global equipment fleet. Strategic planning, investment and sourcing of ports and land based activities and equipment. Global port and inland operational efficiencies.

  • Senior Director

    • Apr 2004 - May 2008

    Responsible for global strategic terminal planning of Maersk Line container terminal portfolio.

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  APM Terminals

  • Netherlands
  • Truck Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Terminal Manager

    • Jul 2001 - Jun 2004

    Manager of APM Terminal's Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD, USA

  • Business Development Manager

    • Oct 2000 - Jun 2001

    Business Development

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  Alfa Laval

  • Division Manager, Marine & Power Division

    • Apr 1998 - Oct 2000

    Leading a sales, customer service, project and engineering division. Profit center responsibility, member of the company’s management board and member of the global group of business segment managers.

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  BWSC

  • Sales Project Manager

    • Jun 1995 - May 1998

    Sales and business development of industrialised diesel power plants

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  Sabroe Refrigeration A/S

  • Department Head

    • May 1992 - Jun 1995

    Business development, sales and project implementation of cargo refrigeration plants onboard dedicated reefer ships and container ships.