Ehssan Veiszadeh is the Chief Executive Officer of Roads Australia, having commenced in the role in July 2023.
Ehssan’s experience spans public policy, media and small business.
As a senior adviser to the NSW Premier between 2015 and 2021, Ehssan provided strategic advice on a range of issues facing the State, including NSW’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He has previously served as Deputy CEO for urban policy think tank Committee for Sydney, leading advocacy efforts around increasing transport-oriented development, decarbonisation and reopening the economy during the pandemic. Ehssan has also worked in media, including five years as a journalist for Australian Associated Press (AAP) and as a cofounder of a publishing company.
Ehssan serves as President of the Alumni Council at the University of Sydney and Chair of the Crescent Institute.