Stephen Fernandes is an experienced professional with extensive expertise in facilities management and operations within various industries, including transport and hospitality. Currently serving as Rail Facilities Lead at Auckland Transport since June 2019, Stephen has held key positions such as Contract Compliance Manager and Contract Manager. Prior roles at Fonterra and STATEWIDE QUALITY SERVICES PTY LTD include Facilities Manager and Operations and Development Manager, respectively. Stephen's background features significant achievements in account management, business development, and contract mobilization across major companies such as ISS Facility Services, Spotless Group, and Restaurant Brands New Zealand. An MBA graduate from Victoria University of Wellington, Stephen also holds a BA from Osmania University and a diploma in Hotel Management.