The CEO of Western Australia’s largest general cargo port died suddenly at his desk.
Michael Parker, CEO of Fremantle Ports, died at the company’s headquarters shortly after 9am on Wednesday morning.
He is survived by his wife Wendy and four children.
Mr Parker joined Fremantle Ports in 2021, where he earned $523,000 per year.
Previously, he held managerial positions at the American bauxite and aluminum company Alcoa for 26 years.
Fremantle Ports CEO Michael Parker (pictured) died at the company’s headquarters shortly after 9am on Wednesday morning.
Mr Parker (right) joined Fremantle Ports in 2021 and is survived by his wife Wendy and four children
He left the company between March 2020.
Fremantle Ports, owned by the Western Australian government, confirmed the shocking death on Wednesday afternoon.
“While at the helm of Fremantle Ports, Mr Parker was a dynamic and committed leader who was extremely well-liked by staff across the organisation,” the report said. The West reported.
“Mr. Parker was deeply concerned with the safety and well-being of all people and led the way in his demonstration of these values.”
On his LinkedIn page, Mr Parker attributed his success to his “passion for people and driving performance”.
“Using an approachable, practical and strongly non-hierarchical leadership style, I build sustainable, high-performing teams by encouraging and championing diversity in hiring, thought, ideas and perspectives,” he said.
Mr Parker obtained a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Griffith University in Queensland in 1991.