Australian Logistics Council appoints Margaret Staib as its independent chair

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) today announced Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib as its new independent chair. 

Ms Staib began her career as a military logistician with the Royal Australian Air Force, and later also served as commander of joint logistics and commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy.  

Ms Staib was honoured with the United States Meritorious Service Medal for her work on supply chain transformation at the Pentagon, and the Conspicuous Service Cross for outstanding achievement supporting military aviation. 

Following her military career, she became CEO and MD of Air Services Australia, where she focused on air safety, navigation technology and cultural change. Ms Staib remains a non-executive director. 

In April 2020, she was appointed as the Australian government freight controller, where she oversaw the International Freight Assistance Mechanism, a crucial Covid-19 response programme. 

ALC CEO Dr Hermione Parsons said: “The appointment of Margaret Staib as our independent chair marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the ALC. With Margaret at the helm, we are poised to build on this foundation and drive the industry forward.” 

Ms Staib will take over from the outgoing independent chairman, Philip Davies,  whom Ms Parsons thanked for his contributions to the ALC and the industry, particularly during the challenges posed by Covid-19.  

Ms Staib said: “I am excited about leading this dynamic team to progress the ALC’s strategic goals, which include fostering innovation, sustainability and positive change in the supply chain and logistics industry for Australia’s prosperity.” 

Ms Staib has served as the Northern Territory defence and national security advocate, as a non-executive director of Chief Executive Women and ACT chapter chair and has held directorial positions at the Commonwealth Superannuation Corp and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.