Q. Tell us about your professional background and industry experience.
A. "I started my professional career in the Royal Australia Navy as an Electronic technician, which is where I first got the taste for travel. After that, I spent over 15 years working for a global energy services provider, starting as an offshore controls engineer working on subsea production systems. Over time, I progressed into project engineering and operations engineering roles based in Norway and Malaysia, before eventually moving into sales and later management positions.
"I was fortunate enough to take on several senior leadership roles at that time, including four years in Malaysia as VP of Services APAC. I later moved to Aberdeen for 18 months to serve as VP Subsea for the North Sea business which was another great professional experience.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I made the decision to move back to Australia. I took the opportunity to complete my MBA during a short sabbatical before taking on my current role with Centurion, where I’ve now been in for three years."
Q. What does a typical day look like for you as Regional President?
A. "It’s a balancing act! I spend much of my time speaking with our teams, particularly the managers across the various business lines in the APAC region, to understand any challenges they may be facing and where I can help support solutions as well as identifying any potential opportunities we can capitalize on. I’m also always looking for opportunities where we can grow and strengthen our position. At its core, I consider my role to be a problem solver – helping to remove bottlenecks so our teams can focus on running and growing the business.
"I also travel a fair bit, which I enjoy. I really love to spending time with people across the business and stay connected to what’s happening on the ground. Getting the chance to visit our teams in Singapore, Perth, Dubbo and Brisbane as often as I can and meeting people face-to-face is always a highlight."
Q. What makes your regional team stand out?
A. "The passion of our people. I’m incredibly proud of the great individuals we have across Centurion and what we’re able to achieve together. Their commitment, teamwork, and drive to deliver for our customers really sets them apart – it’s that shared focus and willingness to support each other that allows us to consistently operate at a high level and take on new challenges with confidence."
Q. Tell us about your proudest achievement with Centurion to date.
A. "There are countless milestones our APAC teams have achieved together over the last few years, but a few stand out in particular. One of the most significant has been bringing in three new acquisitions to our team—BBB Remote Site Services, Westwater, and Rapid Camps—and the positive impact they’ve had on our business. Each has strengthened our capabilities and expanded what we can offer customers across Australia.
"I’m also incredibly proud of the two new large camps currently on hire to renewable energy projects in New South Wales and Western Australia. These projects really demonstrate what our team is capable of delivering and where future opportunities lie for our business."
Q. What excites you most about the future with Centurion?
A. "Limitless opportunity. For some, this may feel uncertain because direction can’t always be fully defined, and where we grow next may not even be on the cards yet. For me, that’s exactly what makes it exciting. At Centurion, great ideas are listened to and are acted on. Earlier in my career at large organizations, it was often difficult to have ideas heard, and even harder to shift the direction of a big ship. What stands out to me at Centurion is that each of us has the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape where we go next. That ability to stay dynamic and create new opportunities together is what I find most energizing about the future here."
Q. When you’re not at work, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
A. "I enjoy travelling with my family, particularly immersing ourselves in different cultures and cuisines. I also like to keep active by playing Australia Rules football – although these days its only with other old men! When I get the chance, I also appreciate the peace and quiet of fishing, which is a great way to unwind and spend time outdoors."
