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Emily Hilton

Emily is a dynamic professional renowned for her innovative prowess and an illustrious history of crafting and executing resilient strategies. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead high-performing teams, overseeing the successful execution of global projects within large organizations, from their inception to triumphant completion. At present, Emily serves as the General Manager/Head of Innovation Office for Rio Tinto, a role that underscores her capacity to navigate complex landscapes and drive transformative change on a global scale.

Notably, Emily’s impact extends beyond the corporate realm, as she possesses a proven track record of spearheading strategic change initiatives for both profit and non-profit boards across the world. Her dedication to effecting positive change is exemplified by her passion for influencing policy within the communities she engages with, all with the ultimate aim of advancing the greater good. Recently making the vibrant city of Brisbane her new home, Emily has embraced her recreational rider identity, indulging in road and mountain cycling adventures alongside her family. Her multifaceted career and commitment to both professional excellence and community betterment make her a true trailblazer in her field.

James Johnson

James is a passionate cyclist and an experienced digital leader. He has spent over two decades helping businesses navigate the digital landscape, with deep expertise in strategy, e-commerce, marketing, and customer experience.

He currently serves as the Director of Technology Services & Enterprise at Shopify, where he leverages his global experience. His career includes hands-on roles at companies like Michael Hill, Colorado Group, and Virgin, as well as consulting work at EY. He also sharpened his technological skills at industry-leading firms such as Demandware, Salesforce, and Shopify, focusing on the retail, insurance, and travel sectors.

Beyond his professional life, James stays current on the latest tech trends. He also maintains his fitness by participating in road and gravel cycling events. An advocate for sustainable transportation, he enjoys cycling around the Sunshine Coast with his 3 children. 

Miles Vass

Miles has more than 35 years of experience with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), holding leadership and technical roles across infrastructure delivery, network operations, and strategic initiatives. He served six years on TMR’s Audit and Risk Committee, was the department’s champion for Workplace Health and Safety, and chaired its internal WHS committee. As chair of TMR’s Emergency Response Committee, he led and coordinated responses to critical transport network disruptions and disasters.

Miles was also the Queensland Government’s cycling champion, supporting the Minister and driving cultural change within TMR to promote cycling as both recreation and transport. A key achievement was securing full implementation of TMR’s policy for positive provision for cycling in all new construction projects. He also chaired the TMR/LGAQ Alliance Board, fostering collaboration to deliver a seamless transport network across Queensland.

A lifelong recreational and competitive cyclist, Miles has been active in several cycling clubs, including executive roles with Logan Cycling Club and Audax Qld.

Since 2019, following a serious not at fault cycling accident with a car, Miles has undertaken a consulting role for a consulting engineering firm. Cycling still remains one of his enduring passions, with an emphasis on cycling safety.

Hugh Wilson

Hugh abandoned a career in local, intrastate and interstate truck driving to marry, becoming a mudbrick owner-builder and nursery worker. A decade in unions as regional organiser/industrial advocate with positions on the Toowoomba Trades and Labour Council (TLC) and Toowoomba Trades Hall Board followed. Also Secretary of Southern Inland Queensland Area Consultative Committee Inc representing Toowoomba TLC before retiring from paid work to become primary carer for three children.

Studying at USQ, BA and MAAS, introduced him to Greenspeed GT3 commuting riding. This drew him to Toowoomba Bicycle Users Group around 2000, and Bicycle Queensland. Hugh is a founding member-President of Toowoomba Region Bicycle Users Group Inc, our litigious society forcing incorporation. Founding member-Secretary of Southern Queensland Cycle Trails Inc (SQCT), that seeks to generate more cycle tourism via the Downs Burnett Cycle Trail and soon to be launched High Country Gravel – SQ, Crows Nest. Hugh is co-representative for TRBUG Inc in issues with Council and TMR, working with BQ. TRBUG Inc negotiated the first BUG MOU with Bicycle Queensland. An MOU between BQ and SQCT Inc followed. Hugh worked as an Amy Gillet trainer providing ‘cycling for beginners’ and ‘return to cycling’ for Council.