We are excited to announce the 2022 International Riversymposium! Hosted in Vienna, Austria from 27-30 November by the International RiverFoundation, the International Riversymposium provides a...
Hosted online by the International RiverFoundation and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, the Tuul River Forum saw the recognition of the Tuul...
The highlights and innovations of 2021's 24th International Riversymposium....
Day 1:   20 April 2021 (Tuesday) 10am – 5pm followed by a networking function from 5pm. Day 2:   21 April 2021 (Wednesday) 9am – 12pm. Where: Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, NSW; or via Zoom As...
One of the key takeaways of this RiverTalk starring Dr Vanessa Vargas, was the importance of building trust with stakeholders by co-designing report cards, and...
Sustainable finance is gaining popularity as a means to fund projects that deliver better environmental and social outcomes in a manner that benefits both the...
Michael has over 30 years’ experience across the resources & industrial industries in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Prior to being appointed to the joint role of Executive Chair and CEO of Thiess, Michael was the CEO of ASX listed CIMIC Group, responsible for leading Sedgman, UGL, CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Thiess. He joined Thiess in 1998, starting as a Project Manager, and has held leadership and operational roles in the mining, construction and services sector, giving him expertise across operations, technical, commercial and strategy.
Michael is a highly regarded and innovative leader focused on delivering value to clients and inspiring operational excellence by building strong, safe and performance-driven teams. He serves as a Director of the Minerals Council of Australia and the Sustainable Minerals Institute.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Civil from the University of Sydney and a Master of Engineering Science from the University of New South Wales.
