Aurizon Holdings Limited (QRNNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Andrew Harding
MD, CEO & Director

Good morning, and welcome to the first half 2026 results. We are in Brisbane today. Therefore, I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Turrbal and Jagera people, and pay my respects to the elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. We must always remember that under the ballast, sleepers, rail systems and office buildings where Aurizon does business was and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

I’m joined on the call by Gareth Long, Acting CFO and Group Executive Strategy, and the rest of the management team. This morning, we announced the appointment of Ian Wells as CFO and Group Executive Strategy commencing in April. Ian is an experienced global finance leader across the resources and infrastructure sectors, most recently at FMG, including 5 years as Group CFO. His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to optimize our portfolio, allocate capital with discipline and invest in long-term growth. I look forward to welcoming Ian to Aurizon in April.

Gareth Long, who has been Acting CFO