The Rail Industry Executive Committee is a 12-person committee and is elected by supply chain members every two years. The committee represents small and large rail manufacturers and suppliers operating in the rail industry, along with consultants and other key industry representatives.  

The Committee develops, investigates and provides policy advice to the ARA on issues relevant to manufacturers and suppliers. The Committee also leads a work plan to achieve a favourable environment for the rail manufacturing and supplier sectors to prosper. 

Carmen Harrison, Chief Financial Officer at Rail Control Systems, is one of RIEC’s large supplier representatives. Carmen joined RIEC because she was particularly interested in the RIEC’s key areas as they aligned to her Human Resources responsibilities as well as interest in the Development of National Competencies and Promotion of Capabilities.   

“What I value most about contributing to the RIEC is being able to provide a small business perspective and representing the minority group of women in the industry, an area that I am most passionate about.”