Board Appointment

Austal Limited today announced the appointment of Mr Robert Browning to its board as a non-executive director with effect immediately.

Austal Limited Executive Chairman, Mr John Rothwell, said Mr Browning has demonstrated his strong management and strategic planning acumen in his role as Alinta Chief Executive Officer and will make a valuable contribution to the board.

Mr Browning has served as CEO of Alinta since March 2001. He has previous experience in strategic planning and business operations at UtiliCorp United Inc. and in consumer retail sales and distribution at Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.