EMILY CARSON - VICE PRESIDENT

Emily Carson worked for the Metropolitan Police Service for 10 years and after moving to Australia in 2016, worked in Local Government until September 2024, when she joined EasyPark as General Manager, EV Charging. Emily has experience in parking, community transport and fleet, as well as extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, having volunteered for numerous organisations including the Red Cross for the past decade. Emily is passionate about sustainability and the overall customer experience using innovation to improve these services.

JAMES ENGLISH - PRESIDENT

James is Managing Director at ACE PARKING and active member of Parking Australia, Victoria Police Car Park Operator Forum and Committee member of Melbourne Airport’s Landside Operations. James has an insight into all different methods of operation, design, consultation, technology and marketing related to parking which has evolved over his 23 years in the industry. Key to James objectives as a Director is the ability to increase the profile of the parking industry and its lobbying abilities. To be recognised as a reliable source of comment and insight for press, government and other organisations.

DANIEL HITCHCOCK

Daniel Hitchcock commenced in the parking industry in 2006 as the Branch Manager for Andrews’ Airport Parking. He spent 10 years with Secure Parking, winning and overseeing the Brisbane Airport contract and working on the Commonwealth Games parking contract for the QLD Government. From 2020 to 2025, Daniel was Managing Director for First Parking, which grew from inception to 14 new car parks in its first 18 months before exiting the business. Daniel has served on the Property Council of Australia’s Diversity Committee and, before that, on the Future Directions Committee, helping him build strong relationships with future leaders in the property industry.

STUART KERR

Stuart Kerr is General Manager at PriPark, an Australian-owned parking management company that delivers car park management, enforcement, equipment and consulting services across Australia. With nearly two decades’ experience in the parking industry, Stuart leverages his deep industry experience to design and deliver customer-focused parking solutions that make access simpler, improve the user experience and support better outcomes for car park owners and operators. He is particularly passionate about practical, customer-led solutions that make parking easier for users while helping clients get the most from their car parks.

JOE LAROSA

Joe Larosa is General Manager – Sales & Service for SKIDATA Australasia and has over 30 years’ experience in the building services industry, as well as various sales and operational roles. With technology as a key focus, Joe works closely with customers, drawing on his knowledge to define and propose innovative solutions to enhance businesses.

ANDREW MORSE

Andrew Morse is Managing Director, ptc. Consultants. His experience as a Civil and Traffic Engineer started in the early 90s in the UK before transferring to Australia in 1999.  Over that time, he has been involved in and managed a significant range of projects for a variety of clients. Andrew’s journey towards Managing Director began in 2011 when he joined Cristina Lynn as a Partner of ptc. and over the following decade, they have strived to develop the company and its continued growth. Andrew is a member of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning & Management (AITPM) and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) and am a Level 2 Road Safety Auditor. 

BART STAINES

Bart draws on 25 years’ experience in the Australian parking industry. He brings extensive strategic and commercial expertise from various senior management roles across Australia with Wilson Parking. Bart has previously been a Property Council of Australia Committee member and has fostered strong relationships in the private and public sectors. 

Bart is driven by connecting, representing, and delivering value for an industry that shapes our cities, suburbs and towns.

LEE STREET GAICD

Lee Street GAICD brings two decades of experience in multinational, commercial, and not-for-profit environments, across Finance, Logistics industries and joined both the Parking Industry and Duncan Solutions in 2023. Lee has expertise in governance, risk management, strategy, stakeholder engagement and commercial insight, backed by advanced governance and company director training.  Lee’s executive background within Peak Body Organisations will enable valuable contributions in her role as Director at Parking Australia.