Port of Hastings announces new CFO

FORMER South East Water executive Kim Lamden has commenced her new role as Port of Hastings chief financial officer.

The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) announced on 10 December Ms Lamden took over the role from departing CFO Indran Purushothaman.

“As Kim joins us, we also offer our gratitude and best wishes to Indran Purushothaman, who vacated the CFO role” an official statement on LinkedIn said.

“Since June 2024, Indran has been a highly valued member of the executive leadership team, bringing dedication, insight, and a collaborative spirit to his portfolios, and has been an active champion in driving our positive working culture at the port.”

Prior to her new position, Ms Lamden also held senior finance roles at Jemena and United Energy.

She is a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA), Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and holds an MBA.

Ms Lamden brings more than 17 years of experience in leadership across regulated infrastructure business in the government and private sectors.

Her areas of expertise are in finance, technology, governance and business transformation.

Earlier this year, PoHC appointed a new board to oversee the Port Development Strategy 2025 and development of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

The planned terminal, which will become a critical part of Victoria’s renewable energy transition, consists of onshore and marine components with a total area of 43ha.

The planned start date of the terminal is expected to be in June 2027, and its estimated lifespan is 50 years.

In September, former Port of Melbourne executive general manager Caryn Anderson joined PoHC as chairman of the board.

The other board members appointed were legal executive Carolyn Baker, strategic financial advisor Mario D’Elia, executive director Lachlan McDonald, governance specialist Aisha Nicolay, and former Shepparton MP Suzanna Sheed AM.