Mark Burgess has gained extensive logistic, transport and people management skills through 21 years in the Army and 15 years in senior public transport management roles. He joined the PTA at its formation after six years when Transperth was within the Department of Transport and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. As PTA’s managing director, Mr Burgess is responsible for the day to day operations of the PTA. Prior to moving to this position two years ago, he was executive director of the Transperth system – that is Perth’s integrated bus, train and ferry system – for 12 years.