- The CEO of Fremantle Ports died at work
- Michael Parker leaves behind his wife and four children
The CEO of Western Australia‘s biggest general cargo port died suddenly at his desk.
Fremantle Ports chief executive Michael Parker died at the company’s headquarters shortly after 9am on Wednesday morning.
He leaves behind his wife, Wendy, and four children.
Mr Parker joined Fremantle Ports in 2021 spending 26 years in senior roles at US-owned bauxite and aluminium company, Alcoa.
He left the company between 2015 and 2020.
Fremantle Ports, owned by Western Australian Government, confirmed the shock death on Wednesday afternoon.
‘While at the helm of Fremantle Ports, Mr Parker was a dynamic and engaging leader who was extremely well-liked by staff throughout the organisation,’ it said, The West reported.
‘Mr Parker was deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all people and led the way in his demonstration of these values.’