The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) is proud to announce the appointment of Emeritus Professor Judith Charlton AM as its new Independent Chair.
Prof. Jude Charlton takes over the role from Prof. Barry Watson whose three year term of service concluded at the end of 2021.
Jude has a distinguished professional and academic career spanning more than three decades. She brings extensive experience to the NRSPP having recently retired as Director of the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). At MUARC Jude led an internationally recognised research and training agenda in safety science and injury prevention across the transport, workplace and community sectors.
Jude is keen to position the NRSPP as the trusted national hub for fleet safety knowledge and evidence-led practice and policy decisions by governments and industry. She believes it will be important to consolidate the core capacity of the organization by growing the operational and future leadership capability and supporting program growth.
Professor Charlton said, “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to grow the ecosystem of the NRSPP and I look forward to working with our industry, government and researcher partners to firmly establish NRSPP’s reputation as the go-to workplace road safety hub”.
Barry Watson said,” It was a privilege to Chair the NRSPP for the past three years, during that time the program grew significantly both in its reach and impact. The successful transition to its new home at MUARC, the completion of its evaluation and being recognised with the Prince Michael of Kent 2021 International Road Safety Awards all highlights.”
“The program is in a strong position for Jude to take on the role and guide it forward. Thank you for the opportunity, it was a privilege and I enjoyed my time.”
Like Barry, Jude is another acknowledged global leader in the area of workplace road safety.
The NRSPP and all of its partners welcome Jude and wish to thank Barry Watson for his significant contribution as the past Independent Chair.