Executive Management Team

Rob Leacock - Acting CEO

Rob joined Seymour Whyte in January 2010 and was appointed Deputy CEO in 2012. He was Acting CEO for four months in 2011 and is again Acting CEO following the resignation of Brian Riggall. Rob has been closely involved in the strategic direction and development of the business over the last two years. In project terms he has successfully negotiated many of Seymour Whyte Construction's joint ventures and projects to a successful conclusion since joining the company. He brings more than 25 years experience in the building and civil engineering industry, mainly in commercial and legal roles and also in business development.

In those roles he has had wide experience in civil and building projects mainly in New South Wales and Queensland with large contractors, developers and industry organisations. These projects have included design and construction projects, Joint Ventures and Public Private Partnership's on transport infrastructure, major commercial developments and energy supply projects. Rob remains Seymour Whyte's company secretary and sits on a number of Project Joint Venture Committees and Project Leadership teams.

Rob holds qualifications in law, corporate governance and management.

Craig Galvin - Chief Financial Officer

A key member of the Seymour Whyte team since 2004, Craig, as the Chief Financial Officer of the company, is responsible for all aspects of the Company's financial management.

Beginning his career with global accounting firm, KPMG, Craig now has over 20 years experience in finance and accounting. For the past 10 years Craig has worked within the property and construction industry, including employment with Multiplex and the Heritage Pacific & Meridian Groups.

Craig is a Chartered Accountant, holds an honors degree in Commerce and completed a Master of Business Administration (Advanced) in 1999.

Gary Georgiou - General Manager, Operations

Gary has been with the company since 2002 and was appointed General Manager, Operations in early 2012. In this position Gary is responsible for the successful delivery of all civil projects undertaken by the company through careful coordination of resources, ensuring transparent and consistent financial reporting and positioning of the business to align with market opportunities.

Gary has a degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in the construction industry since 1994. He is well regarded as a very capable leader, having delivered many successful projects for Seymour Whyte over the years.

Steve Davies-Evans - Estimating Manager

As Estimating Manager, Steve is instrumental in driving the work winning process for all Seymour Whyte bids. His in-depth understanding of the company's target markets and industry trends enables Steve to identify new opportunities and lead his team in accurately assessing risk and developing competitive Value for Money offers.

Steve has been with Seymour Whyte since 1994. After completing his degree in Civil Engineering in the United Kingdom in 1982, Steve had an extensive career on a range of complex civil infrastructure projects in the UK and Australia before moving into estimating and bid management.

 

 

 

Executive Management Team

Rob Leacock - Acting CEO

Rob joined Seymour Whyte in January 2010 and was appointed Deputy CEO in 2012. He was Acting CEO for four months in 2011 and is again Acting CEO following the resignation of Brian Riggall. Rob has been closely involved in the strategic direction and development of the business over the last two years. In project terms he has successfully negotiated many of Seymour Whyte Construction's joint ventures and projects to a successful conclusion since joining the company. He brings more than 25 years experience in the building and civil engineering industry, mainly in commercial and legal roles and also in business development.

In those roles he has had wide experience in civil and building projects mainly in New South Wales and Queensland with large contractors, developers and industry organisations. These projects have included design and construction projects, Joint Ventures and Public Private Partnership's on transport infrastructure, major commercial developments and energy supply projects. Rob remains Seymour Whyte's company secretary and sits on a number of Project Joint Venture Committees and Project Leadership teams.

Rob holds qualifications in law, corporate governance and management.

Craig Galvin - Chief Financial Officer

A key member of the Seymour Whyte team since 2004, Craig, as the Chief Financial Officer of the company, is responsible for all aspects of the Company's financial management.

Beginning his career with global accounting firm, KPMG, Craig now has over 20 years experience in finance and accounting. For the past 10 years Craig has worked within the property and construction industry, including employment with Multiplex and the Heritage Pacific & Meridian Groups.

Craig is a Chartered Accountant, holds an honors degree in Commerce and completed a Master of Business Administration (Advanced) in 1999.

Gary Georgiou - General Manager, Operations

Gary has been with the company since 2002 and was appointed General Manager, Operations in early 2012. In this position Gary is responsible for the successful delivery of all civil projects undertaken by the company through careful coordination of resources, ensuring transparent and consistent financial reporting and positioning of the business to align with market opportunities.

Gary has a degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in the construction industry since 1994. He is well regarded as a very capable leader, having delivered many successful projects for Seymour Whyte over the years.

Steve Davies-Evans - Estimating Manager

As Estimating Manager, Steve is instrumental in driving the work winning process for all Seymour Whyte bids. His in-depth understanding of the company's target markets and industry trends enables Steve to identify new opportunities and lead his team in accurately assessing risk and developing competitive Value for Money offers.

Steve has been with Seymour Whyte since 1994. After completing his degree in Civil Engineering in the United Kingdom in 1982, Steve had an extensive career on a range of complex civil infrastructure projects in the UK and Australia before moving into estimating and bid management.