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QUEENSLAND RAIL WELCOMES NEW CEO Queensland Rail’s former Chief Financial Officer Ms Kat Stapleton has been appointed as the transport organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The announcement follows the resignation of Queensland Rail’s former CEO Nick Easy in 2021. Making the announcement, Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the appointment marked an exciting new chapter for the 156-year-old organisation. “Kat is a highly experienced executive and has held senior positions with nbnCo and Bahrain Telecommunications before joining Queensland Rail as CFO in 2019,” Mr Bailey said.

AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT Australian Constructors Association has announced Mr Duncan Gibb, CEO Construction Australia – Fulton Hogan, as the new President of the board. Mr Gibb replaces Mr Cathal O’Rourke, who has served as President since November 2020. Mr Gibb said he was committed to improving the sustainability and productivity of the construction industry through government and industry collaboration. “I feel privileged to take on the role of President at a time when the construction industry is united in driving positive change. The association is taking major strides in progressing reform initiatives through government and industry partnerships,” he said.

NAWIC ANNOUNCES NEW NATIONAL CHAIR The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has announced a new National Chair of its board with the appointment of former Vice Chair, Christina Yiakkoupis. Ms Yiakkoupis has been a director on the board since July 2017 and Vice Chair since November 2020. Samantha Woodward, who currently sits on the NAWIC board, has been elected as Vice Chair. “I am looking forward to working with each and every NAWIC volunteer, supporter and member so that together we can BE LOUD and continue to help women be who they want to be in construction,” said Ms Yiakkoupis.

NEW MID WEST PORTS AUTHORITY CEO APPOINTED Damian Tully has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer for the Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) in Western Australia. Mr Tully has been acting in the role for the past twelve months and has previously worked as the General Manager Operations and Logistics at MWPA. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the maritime industry and has executed operations both ashore and at sea.

GEORGIOU GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Georgiou Group has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Gary Georgiou will commence as CEO of Georgiou Group from 1 July 2022, with current CEO Rob Monaci handing over the role and continuing as Director on the company’s board. Mr Georgiou has been Georgiou Group’s Executive General Manager – Eastern Region for the past seven years. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry both as a professional engineer and business leader. Joining Georgiou in 2015, he was responsible for growing Georgiou’s Queensland and New South Wales businesses. Prior to joining Georgiou, Mr Georgiou held senior roles at Seymour Whyte for more than 15 years – including as General Manager.

AURECON APPOINTS FORMER DELOITTE PARTNER AS PRINCIPAL International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed former Deloitte Transformation and Operations partner and member of Queensland Energy and Resources leadership team Elizeu Boto as Principal to help lead its Sustaining Capital portfolio. Mr Boto has more than 20 years’ experience in the energy and resources industry with expertise in managing large complex transformations for asset intensive industries. Mr Boto’s role at Aurecon will span multiple client and market portfolios across Australia, with a focus on co-creating and testing with client strategies to implement sustainable value into existing asset portfolios.