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David Nixon

Director

I am a Chair, Non Executive, CEO, Director and governance (of major infrastructure asset projects and portfolio’s) executive with over two decades of board level experience across multinationals, utilities, councils, small business and not for profits – in particular the water & infrastructure engineering industry. At board level some highlights include: Board Member of the Australian Water Association where I am Chair Water Management, Law & Policy Committee & former Chair National Sustainability Network, Board member of billion-dollar project alliance, Chair of a Surf Life Saving NFP and member of remuneration, risk and audit committees. In these roles I can evidence strategic thinking, planning & alignment and extensive experience in risk, audit and remuneration. In an executive capacity I can demonstrate 30 years’ experience in water & infrastructure engineering and management with the likes of: MidCoast Water, KBR Ltd, Seqwater, Brisbane City Council and MidCoast County Council. I can evidence having provided strong financial & business experience with multinationals, government authorities, local government, small business and not for profits and also providing expertise in governance of major infrastructure asset projects and portfolio’s. Finally, I have a MBA, a Masters of Environmental and Business Management. I am also a Graduate of the AICD’s Company Directors Course and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.


Expertise

  • ASX 100 Company
  • Small organisation (1-9 employees)
  • Not-for-profit organisation Small (10-199 employees)
  • Government owned organisation/entity
  • Local Government
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Environmental Services
  • Government (state
  • local
  • federal)
  • Management Consulting
  • Utilities
  • Audit
  • Business Acumen
  • Change Management
  • Risk
  • Senior Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking

Experience

  • Chair
  • Non Executive
  • Advisory Board Member
  • CEO
  • GM/MD
  • Executive Director
  • Consultant

Board or Committee Experience

Title Sub Committee Company Name Industry
Managing DirectorBetter Managed PLManagement Consultancy
Board MemberAustralian Water Association NSWIndustry Association
Executive Board MemberNorthern Network AllianceConstruction
Executive Board MemberSouthern Regional Water AllianceConstruction
ChairCape Hawke SLSCSurf Life Saving

Executive Career Summary

Title Company Name Industry
Chief Operating OfficerMidCoast County CouncilLocal Government
Principal ConsultantBetter Managed PLManagement Consultant
State General ManagerKBR Ltd QueenslandEngineering & Construction
Executive Manager StrategySeqwaterState Government Corporation Utility
Executive Manager WaterBrisbane City CouncilLocal Government