Metro has confirmed its chief executive Katie Cooper will be stepping down from the top role.
Cooper, who has led Metro Tasmania since October 2020, will not renew her contract when it expires later this year.
She will exit the state’s public transport operator on 11 October 2025, according to Board Chair Tony Braxton-Smith.
The Chair acknowledged Katie’s “commitment and dedication over the past five years” and her “capable navigation of the organisation through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic”.
“On behalf of the Board, we thank Katie for her efforts and wish her well in her future endeavours.”
The announcement comes at a challenging time for Metro, which is currently struggling with significant driver retention issues across its network.
The company has launched an aggressive recruitment campaign offering “a competitive salary of between $70,410 – $94,000 per year plus superannuation for full-time drivers,” which it describes as “well above the national award.”
The recruitment drive also includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus, split between passing probation and reaching 12 months of service with the company.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff recently announced plans to review the state’s government-owned businesses, with a particular focus on privatising Metro.
In December, Metro appointed corporate finance, acquisitions and restructuring expert Tim Booker to its board as a non-executive director.
Booker, who is the managing director of Tasmania’s Apex Advisory, is set to serve for a three-year term.
