Directorships

The global sub-surface utilities technology company that maps and creates digital twins, thereby makes the world safer and more efficient by revealing the true state of global subsurface assets. Reveal fixes a problem before it becomes a problem. In taking away the guesswork, lives are saved, assets better managed, and productivity lifted. 2021 – Present

Joined the Ramsay Centre Board in November 2018, succeeding Kim Beazley, to advance the mission of “igniting timeless curiosity”. My reasons for joining are explained: (2019) Why I joined the Ramsay Centre: Timeless Issues are to the Fore • Helped negotiate a pivotal agreement between the Ramsay Centre and the Ramsay Foundation in 2024.• Chaired the…

EG has two divisions; property advisory and funds management.  The advisory division formed in 1999 advises large property owners about land use change.  The investment division formed in 2002 directly invests into real estate, with approximately AU$3.20b in assets under management with offices in Sydney and Manila. 1999 – Present

Willow creates the digital twin for the built world.  We provide deep insights that span multiple systems and disciplines, viewed through one simple platform.  We call it Willow – an Integrated Services Platform (ISP) that delivers smart and efficient operations for buildings and infrastructure. 2016 – 2023

Appointed from July 2015 to February 2022 as the first non-executive Independent Chair of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the peak industry body representing all Australian superannuation fund sectors, service providers, and fund members. 2015 – 2022

Pro bono work for the Association (www.ada.asn.au) Director since 2009; President since May 2013. 2009 – Present

Michael was appointed by the ACT government as Chair of the City Renewal Authority Canberra’s urban renewal advisory and urban policy authority. The authority secretariat and board pro-actively advised the ACT government on design-led, people-focused urban renewal in the designated City Renewal Precinct and encouraged and promoted social and environmental sustainability. Served, June 2017–June 2020.

Before merging into Willow Technology Corporation, Ridley & Co was an information technology business in the construction industry, ranging from roles as architect of record, architectural and engineering documentation, building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) roles, and research and development (R&D). Served, 2012 – 2019.

Formerly known as ACT Electricity and Water Corporation (ACTEW); renamed Icon Water in 2014 to limit confusion with the energy business, ActewAGL. Former Director (from 1996), Chair of Audit and Risk Management Committee; former Deputy Chair; Acting Chair from July 2013, Chair 2013 to 2017. Served, 1996-March 2017, including under predecessor entities

Former Deputy Chair and Director (from 2000), past Chair of Audit and Risk Management Committee; former Chair, Environment and Safety Committee; Chair from 2013 to 2017. Served, June 2002-March 2017, including under predecessor entities

Served on board and audit committee from inception, prior to 2000 Olympics, including listing and subsequent privatisation under management of Infrastructure Capital Group Ltd (previously ANZ Infrastructure Services Limited (ANZIS). Served, 1996-July 2016

MACSM advised the Minister for Immigration on skilled migration issues. Served, 2012-2014

Strategic and business development advice to leading Australian law firm. Served, 2002-2012

Served as an independent Director and Deputy Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee and as Chair of Environment Committee, on listed companies in commercial, industrial, entertainment, retirement and health property businesses. Served on boards as businesses either sold or divested following ING’s global decision to exit real estate businesses. Served, 2004-2012

Global tollroad business managed by Macquarie Bank. Served, 1996-2007

Sydney Roads Group was divested from Macquarie Infrastructure Group in 2006, then merged with Transurban in 2007. Served, 2006 – 2007

Served on Kaldor family company boards in apparel, chemicals and office works. Served, 1997-2004

Provided strategic advice to clients and project partners (1997-2004), including: Asia Technologies; Bedminster (Bioconversion); Buildnet (property technology start-up); Deloitte Consulting; General Atomics; Halcrow Rail; Leighton Contractors; Microsoft (health); Philips; Reino International; Tyco; and Telstra International (China). Served, 1997-2004

Underground metalliferous coal mining operations were under a 6 year lease to Cypress, then Oakbridge Mining, and later to Xstrata.  Management had to restart a closed mine & operate with productive workplace relations.  At its peak, around 700,000 tonnes of coking coal was mined.  Investors made a 27% IRR. Served, 1998-2003

Intech was then one of Australia’s largest asset advisory services firms, mainly working for superannuation, including public pension, industry, and corporate funds. It was subsequently sold in 2007. Served, 1998- 2003

Company now known as the Goodman Group after Macquarie Bank’s exit from the register in 2007. Served, 2000-2003

Served, 1998 – 2002

Inaugural Chair. Served, 2000 – 2002

Strategic and business development advice to leading Australian law firm. Served, 1994 – 2001

Assisted Board determine future directions, including independence. Served, 1999 – 2000

The MIPTA in 2000 merged with Goodman Hardie to form Macquarie Goodman. Served, 1994- 2000

Also a member of Audit Committee.  Company was the Australian subsidiary of Mowlem (UK), eventually bought by Laing O’Rourke.  Barclay Mowlem largely operated in Northern Australia in commercial and civil construction, including mining and rail work. Served, 1998 – 2000

Inaugural member of the NCC Board in setting directions of competition policy in Australia. Unanimously appointed by Commonwealth and State and Territory governments in Australia. Served, 1996 – 1999

Centre for Corporate Change – Advised & supervised MBA students. Served, 1994 – 1998

According to then Finance Minister John Fahey in 1997, this review resulted in a one-off saving of $400 million to the Commonwealth Government. Served, 1995 – 1996

Assisted with the divestment of the Sydney Symphony from the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC). Served, 1994 – 1996

Served, 1993 – 1996

Was sole independent Director.  Resigned when that not expanded.  Following divestment from the NRMA, now known the Insurance Australia Group Served, 1994 – 1996

Member of State Super and predecessor Public Authorities Superannuation Boards. State Super then was the largest public pension fund in Australia. Served, 1989 – 1995

Assistant Commissioner of the Industry Commission (IC) review of Work, Health and Safety in Australia (1994-1995).  Earlier, Associate Commissioner of review of Commercial Restrictions on Exploring (Including Franchising).  IC now known as the Productivity Commission. Served, 1992 – 1995

Now known as Unions NSW. Welcomed Nelson Mandela to the steps of the Opera House in 1992. Edited various books including Transforming Industrial Relations; Australian Industry Policy; Australia and Immigration – Able to Grow?, etc. Served, 1989 – 1994

Founding Director of then joint venture between the Equitilink Group and the Labor Council of NSW. Served, 1991 – 1994

Founding Director of Asset Super, co-sponsored by then Labor Council of NSW, NSW Employers’ Federation and NSW Chamber of Manufactures. Asset Super merged with Care Super in 2012. Served, 1990 – 1994

One of six Vice Presidents. Served, 1993-1994

Served on the board from 1994.  With appointment of Barrie Unsworth as Station Manager in 1990, co-developed strategy for narrowcast radio licenses in rural NSW which ultimately, years later, made the Station more valuable and an essential purchase for the NSW TAB. Served, 1989 – 1994

Director of the Australia-Japan Foundation aiming at the time to increase awareness and understanding between Japan and Australia, especially in the field of industrial relations. Worked with Professor Peter Drysdale, the Executive Director, to that end. (1992-1993)

State Rail Authority of NSW, a former statutory authority of the NSW government, was responsible for the operation and maintenance of railways in NSW. Served, 1989 – 1993

Worked in industrial relations in rail, steel, manufacturing and other industries.  A highlight was in 1988 discussing with Dick Dusseldorp in Tahiti – on his retirement from Lend Lease – future ventures; this ultimately lead to the formation of the Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Workskills Australia. Served, 1984 – 1989

Served, 1981-1983

Served, 1980 – 1984

Succeeded Bob Carr in the role, having previously worked with The Hon. John Brown MP, the Member for Parramatta, from late 1977. Appointed by John Ducker in 1978, then secretary, Barrie Unsworth.  Drafted speeches and researched material for Council officers. Served, 1978 – 1984