Wayne Redhead

Wayne Redhead is an experienced professional in the rail manufacturing and operations sector, currently serving as the Manufacturing Director at Downer since March 2014. In this role, Wayne oversees the manufacturing portfolio for the Melbourne High Capacity Metro Trains and Sydney Growth Train Project across locations in China and Australia, ensuring projects are delivered according to budget, program, and quality standards. Previously, Wayne held key positions including Operations and Maintenance Lead for major bids at Downer Rail, where a successful strategy contributed to securing significant projects, and Depot Manager at Auburn Maintenance Centre, focusing on safety and train reliability. Additional experience includes serving as China Manufacturing Manager at Downer EDI Rail and Traincare Centre Manager at Alstom Transport in the UK, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and operational effectiveness throughout various roles. Wayne's educational background includes attendance at York College.