Chris Stinchcombe

Chris Stinchcombe has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as the Director of Engineering at Keolis Downer since December 2020. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Engineering & Interim Director, Finance & Commercial at KeolisAmey Metrolink from December 2017 to December 2020.

From 2014 to 2017, Chris worked at Yarra Trams as the Director of Rolling Stock, and before that, they held the position of Manager of Rolling Stock Maintenance from 2013 to 2014.

Before joining Yarra Trams, they had a series of managerial roles at Qantas from 2008 to 2013. These roles included Manager of Customer Relations - Engineering Supply Chain, Manager of Operations Support - Qantas Engineering Heavy Maintenance, Manager of QFuture – Heavy Maintenance, and Manager of Planning - Aircraft Maintenance Services.

Their earlier work experience includes roles as Engineering & Special Projects Manager at IAAS Australia from 2006 to 2008, Production Leader at Jet Turbine Services / LTQ Engineering from 2004 to 2006, and Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Mechanical at Ansett from 1997 to 2001.

Throughout their career, Chris Stinchcombe has demonstrated expertise in engineering, finance, commercial operations, and managerial responsibilities in the transportation industry.

Chris Stinchcombe completed their education history as follows:

Chris attended The Geelong College, where they obtained a Victorian Certificate of Education.

Later, they pursued an Associate's degree in Technology Management from Deakin University, which they completed between 1997 and 1999.

Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Management degree at Deakin University from 2000 to 2003.

Lastly, they enrolled at Melbourne Business School for an MBA program, which they completed from 2010 to 2011.