Management


ALX is managed by an experienced team of leaders and executives and embraces a culture of diversity.  The team operates on the basis of respect for each individual’s contribution which drives productivity and performance.

Hugh Wehby, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director

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Hugh commenced as CEO of Atlas Arteria on 18 November 2024.

Hugh has more than 20 years of experience working with some of the global infrastructure sector's leading assets and companies. His experience spans safety, infrastructure development, funding, M&A, construction, operations, finance and regulation.

Hugh joined Atlas Arteria from Transurban, where he spent four years in executive roles, most recently as the Chief Commercial Officer, and prior to this as the Group Executive Partners, Delivery and Risk.

Before joining Transurban, Hugh spent 10 years with Sydney Airport where he served in a number of roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and previously worked at Macquarie Group across investment banking and asset management roles in the infrastructure sector in both Australia and Europe.

Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Sydney.

Vincent Portal-Barrault, Chief Financial Officer

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Vincent commenced as Chief Financial Officer on 10 November 2025.

Based in Luxembourg, Vincent leads Finance, Strategy, Legal and Company Secretariat, Investor Relations and engagement with Atlas Arteria’s European partners. He most recently served as Group Executive, Europe, Strategy & Portfolio and prior to this as Chief Operating Officer since joining Atlas Arteria in December 2018.

An international business leader based out of Europe, Vincent's expertise spans across strategy, business development, delivery of business optimisation programs, financial debt and equity markets, both private and public, and engagement with equity partners, and lenders.

Before joining Atlas Arteria, Vincent spent 12 years working with the Macquarie Group, based in Paris, France, in infrastructure business management, investment and M&A advisory across all major sub-sectors of the industry including roads, airports, ports, power and utilities, and telecommunications.

Vincent holds Masters degrees in investment banking, international finance and management from INSEAD, HEC Paris, and the Mines-Telecom Institute respectively.

Amanda Baxter, Chief Commercial Officer

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Amanda commenced as Chief Commercial Officer on 10 November 2025.

Based in Reston Virginia, Amanda has global accountability for business performance, business development, strategic partnerships and engagement with Atlas Arteria’s North American partners. She previously served as the Group Executive North America and Corporate Development since joining Atlas Arteria in May 2024.

Amanda has over 25 years’ experience in transport infrastructure in consulting, corporate and government roles. Prior to joining Atlas Arteria, Amanda was Senior Vice President, Virginia Market and Operations, North America at Transurban, where she led business development and operational delivery across their toll road portfolio in North America.

Amanda has also held a range of senior roles in both operating businesses and consulting, including as Special Projects Director at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Amanda has an undergraduate degree in Applied Science from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Geraldine Leslie, Group Executive, People, Culture and Sustainability

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Geraldine commenced as Group Executive, People, Culture and Sustainability on 10 November 2025.

Based in Melbourne, Geraldine is accountable for the delivery of corporate support services, which includes People, Safety, Sustainability, Risk, Internal Audit and Information Technology.

Geraldine joined Atlas Arteria in April 2025 as Group Executive People and Culture and has held senior executive roles in the not-for-profit, energy, manufacturing and health sectors, including over ten years as the Executive General Manager, People, Safety and Corporate Affairs for AusNet Services.

Geraldine has an undergraduate Arts degree and an MBA, both gained from The University of Wollongong. She is also a graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.