Mike Mrdak holds a number of non-executive and advisory roles.

He is Executive Chair of NEC Australia, the long standing global Japanese technology company that is a leading edge provider of IT services, digital communications and digital smart technology in transport and safety.

He is the Chair of the Airports Development Group companies in the NT which owns and operates Darwin, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek airports and a number of hospitality and utilities businesses in the NT.

He also Chairs the NSW Regional Growth Corporation and NSW EnergyCo Advisory Boards.

Mike had a 32 year career with the Australian Public Service between 1988 and 2020.

Mike held the position of Secretary, Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts, between September 2017 and February 2020. The portfolio has responsibility for broadband and the National Broadband Network (NBN); communications infrastructure; spectrum; communication, broadcasting and media regulation and fostering Australian arts and culture.

Between June 2009 and September 2017, Mike was Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.  His work with the infrastructure and regional development portfolio included management of infrastructure planning and investment; policy initiatives to increase productivity; security, safety and regulation in road, rail, aviation and maritime transport; regional development; local government; and services to Australia’s territories.

Between March 2008 and June 2009 he was Deputy Secretary (Governance), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. During this time he was appointed Commonwealth Coordinator-General with responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation of key Commonwealth economic stimulus infrastructure investments.

In November 2013, Mike received the Federal Government Leader of the Year Award recognising his outstanding leadership and work on major infrastruture.