Catherine Hopper

Catherine Hopper is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, finance, and commercial operations. Currently serving as General Manager Commercial at Transurban since February 2016, Catherine oversees strategic initiatives for the Victorian region, focusing on commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters, along with operational optimization. Previous roles at Transurban include Head of Finance & Commercial Affairs for Victoria, where responsibilities encompassed managing relationships with the Department of Transport and developing business plans for significant projects. Catherine also held roles in corporate development and capital strategy management. In addition to corporate roles, Catherine is a Non-Executive Director at Ports Victoria and a sessional lecturer in corporate finance at Macquarie University. Academic qualifications include a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University, and certifications as a Certified Practising Accountant and from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.