Board of Directors
Robert Morris, Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Robert is currently an Independent Director of Macquarie Airports Management Limited and Aspire Schools Financing Services (Qld) Pty Limited. During his time with Leighton Contractors (where he held the position of Director and General Manager, Land Transport) from 1994 to 2002, Robert managed the successful proposals of Leighton Contractors and its partners to the New South Wales Government for the Eastern Distributor and the Westlink M7 toll road projects. Robert was Chairman of the Sydney Roads Group from its ASX listing in 2006 through to its takeover in 2007.
Peter Hollingsworth, Independent Non-Executive Director
Peter qualified as a civil engineer from University of Queensland in 1951 and as a licensed surveyor in 1954. After working in North Queensland and Papua New Guinea, he was involved in the construction of Warragamba dam, design and construction of precast prestressed concrete structures and problem foundations throughout Australia. Peter has received a number of prestigious awards, appointments and accreditations including being Awarded AM in Order of Australia Honours January 2004, Professional Engineer of the Year 2001 and being made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia in October 2002.
Bernard Rowley, Independent Non-Executive Director
Bernard was the Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp for 10 years. Bernard is currently chairperson CUNA Mutual and Burrell Stockbroking and Superannuation, a Director of Texon Petroleum and a member of the Motor Accident Insurance Commission Advisory Committee. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute of Actuaries.
Peter Hicks, Non-Executive Director
Peter is the General Manager Investment and Facility Manager, Leighton Contractors, and was the Bid Leader and initial CEO for the successful RiverCity Motorway proposal selected in 2006. Peter has extensive experience in managing, developing and operating transport infrastructure including the successful WesternLink M7 toll road in New South Wales. Peter is a Board member of Cross City Tunnel, Aspire Schools Financing Services (Qld) Pty Limited, Praeco (Defence HQ PPP) and several not for profit Boards. Peter is a former Board member of Westlink M7 and Australian Council for Infrastructure Development. Before joining Leighton Contractors, Peter was responsible for the maintenance and development of all rail infrastructure in New South Wales and the associated customer, maintenance and operational contracts for Rail Access Corporation NSW. Peter is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Charles Mott, Non-Executive Director
Charles is Chief Executive Officer of Bilfiner Berger Project Investments Pty Limited, a specialist sponsor, investor and manager of public private partnership (PPP) projects. He has been involved in a wide variety of PPP projects in Australia, including Cross City Tunnel, Westlink M7 and the Victorian Royal Womens' Hospital. Charles also led the Bilfinger Berger Project Investments' team on the CLEM7 project. Prior to his current role, Charles spent 2 years as Chief Financial Officer of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund, an investor in a range of infrastructure assests in the thermal power, renewable power and water treatment sectors.
Ken MacDonald, Non-Executive Director
Ken is the Deputy Chairman of Queensland Investment Corporation, Chairman of ASX Listed Highlands Pacific Limited and Director of Q-Invest Limited, QIC Private Capital Pty Ltd and QIC Retail Pty Ltd. He consults to the law firm Allens Arthur Robinson where he was previously a Partner, Board Member and Executive Partner in charge of the Energy, Resources and Infrastructure Department.
John Barry, Non-Executive Director
John Barry has been a consultant to ABN AMRO Australia over the last four years involved in the bank’s property and infrastructure areas. John has over 25 years experience in the financial services market including significant experience in the funds management industry. Prior to working with ABN AMRO Australia, John was an Executive Director of Challenger International and was on the boards of various funds management and life insurance companies of the Challenger Group as well as heading Challenger International’s property group. John has extensive corporate finance experience having held senior positions in major investment banks. John is currently a director of Connector Motorways and Trilogy Funds Management.