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 infrastru
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 infrastru
Adrian sat on the Board of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia for 12 years and served as Chair from 2013 to 2019.
He is currently Chairman of Aquasure, President of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a Director of The Smith Family.
Adrian’s management experience covers a wide variety of industries, including forestry, agribusiness, manufacturing, distribution, retail, research and development, brand management, technology, e-commerce, defence, tourism, and transport. He has held leadership positions in large and small public and private companies as well as government related organisations and has operated in many regions of the world.
His early education was in Australia where he graduated in science from the Australian National University. He followed this a few years later with a master’s degree in business from the London Business School. He also has an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University
Adrian sat on the Board of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia for 12 years and served as Chair from 2013 to 2019.
He is currently Chairman of Aquasure, President of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a Director of The Smith Family.
Adrian’s management experience covers a wide variety of industries, including forestry, agribusiness, manufacturing, distribution, retail, research and development, brand management, technology, e-commerce, defence, tourism, and transport. He has held leadership positions in large and small public and private companies as well as government related organisations and has operated in many regions of the world.
His early education was in Australia where he graduated in science from the Australian National University. He followed this a few years later with a master’s degree in business from the London Business School. He also has an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University
Kerry Schott is Chair of the Energy Security Board and a Director of NBN. She is also a member of the Direct Assets Committee for Aware Super.
Kerry was Managing Director and CEO of Sydney Water from 2006 to 2011. Before that Kerry spent 15 years as an investment banker, including as Managing Director of Deutsche Bank and Executive Vice President of Bankers Trust Australia. During this time she specialised in privatisation, restructuring, and infrastructure provision. Prior to becoming an investment banker Kerry was a public servant and an academic and since retiring from Sydney Water she has been an adviser to governments and a chair and director of several public sector owned companies.
Kerry holds a doctorate from Oxford University, a Masters of Arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and a Bachelor of Arts (first class Honours) from the University of New England. She was recently awarded an Order of Australia and Honorary Doctorates from the University of Sydney, the University of Western Sydney and the University of New England.
Kerry Schott is Chair of the Energy Security Board and a Director of NBN. She is also a member of the Direct Assets Committee for Aware Super.
Kerry was Managing Director and CEO of Sydney Water from 2006 to 2011. Before that Kerry spent 15 years as an investment banker, including as Managing Director of Deutsche Bank and Executive Vice President of Bankers Trust Australia. During this time she specialised in privatisation, restructuring, and infrastructure provision. Prior to becoming an investment banker Kerry was a public servant and an academic and since retiring from Sydney Water she has been an adviser to governments and a chair and director of several public sector owned companies.
Kerry holds a doctorate from Oxford University, a Masters of Arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and a Bachelor of Arts (first class Honours) from the University of New England. She was recently awarded an Order of Australia and Honorary Doctorates from the University of Sydney, the University of Western Sydney and the University of New England.
Tony is Chairman of Infrastructure SA, Bingo Industries Limited, The Sydney Entertainment Quarter and the AFL GWS Giants. He is a Director of Enviropacific Pty Ltd, Racing NSW and Virgin Australia International Holdings Limited.
Tony has had an extensive career in Australia and overseas in the private and public sectors. He pioneered private infrastructure with projects such as the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Melbourne City Link and East Link.
Tony was the inaugural Chairman of WestConnex and oversaw the listing of Transurban, Transfield Services and Connect East. He was also President of the Business Council of Australia, Chairman of Macquarie Specialised Asset Management, VenuesNSW, the National Commission of Audit and ASTRA (the subscription TV Association).
Tony is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Patron of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. In June 2012, Tony was named as an Officer of the Order of Australia.
Tony is Chairman of Infrastructure SA, Bingo Industries Limited, The Sydney Entertainment Quarter and the AFL GWS Giants. He is a Director of Enviropacific Pty Ltd, Racing NSW and Virgin Australia International Holdings Limited.
Tony has had an extensive career in Australia and overseas in the private and public sectors. He pioneered private infrastructure with projects such as the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Melbourne City Link and East Link.
Tony was the inaugural Chairman of WestConnex and oversaw the listing of Transurban, Transfield Services and Connect East. He was also President of the Business Council of Australia, Chairman of Macquarie Specialised Asset Management, VenuesNSW, the National Commission of Audit and ASTRA (the subscription TV Association).
Tony is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Patron of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. In June 2012, Tony was named as an Officer of the Order of Australia.
Mark Birrell was the founding Chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. He served on the Board as Chairman from 2005 to 2013.
He is an experienced company director with credentials spanning the private and public sectors. Currently his roles include being Chairman of PostSuper, non-executive director of Transurban and Deputy President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Previous roles have included being Chairman of the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Chair of Infrastructure Australia, Chairman of Regis Healthcare and national leader of the infrastructure group at Minter Ellison Lawyers. Through the 1990’s he served as a Cabinet Minister and Government Upper House Leader in Victoria, a time when he initiated and oversaw numerous successful capital works projects.
Mark is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Companion of Engineers Australia. In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the Order of Australia “for significant service to the infrastructure sector, and to business”.
Mark Birrell was the founding Chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. He served on the Board as Chairman from 2005 to 2013.
He is an experienced company director with credentials spanning the private and public sectors. Currently his roles include being Chairman of PostSuper, non-executive director of Transurban and Deputy President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Previous roles have included being Chairman of the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Chair of Infrastructure Australia, Chairman of Regis Healthcare and national leader of the infrastructure group at Minter Ellison Lawyers. Through the 1990’s he served as a Cabinet Minister and Government Upper House Leader in Victoria, a time when he initiated and oversaw numerous successful capital works projects.
Mark is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Companion of Engineers Australia. In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the Order of Australia “for significant service to the infrastructure sector, and to business”.
Nick Greiner was Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales, Australia’s largest state 1988-1992, and Federal President of the Liberal Party of Australia 2017-2020.
Aside from his political leadership roles, he has held many senior positions in all walks of life.
In business over the last 30 years, he has been Chairman or Deputy Chairman of Harper & Row (Australasia), British American Tobacco (Australia), Bradken, Citigroup (Australia), Coles Myer Ltd, Rothschild (Australia), Stockland Trust, QBE Insurance and Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine to name just a few.
He has also been Chairman of Infrastructure NSW and the European Australian Business Council.
In sport, he was the President of the Sydney Olympic Bid Company and a Director of the Organising Committee; President of both Squash and Soccer Australia.
Advisory roles have included McKinsey Public Sector Group, Review of GST Distribution and Regulatory Reform (Deloitte) and Governor of CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Director of the Sydney Theatre Company.
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of 1994, he was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for public sector reform and management, and services to the community and in 2001 the Centenary Medal.
Nick holds an Honours Degree in Economics from Sydney University and an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School.
Nick held the role of Australia’s US Consul General in New York from 2020-2023.
Nick Greiner was Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales, Australia’s largest state 1988-1992, and Federal President of the Liberal Party of Australia 2017-2020.
Aside from his political leadership roles, he has held many senior positions in all walks of life.
In business over the last 30 years, he has been Chairman or Deputy Chairman of Harper & Row (Australasia), British American Tobacco (Australia), Bradken, Citigroup (Australia), Coles Myer Ltd, Rothschild (Australia), Stockland Trust, QBE Insurance and Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine to name just a few.
He has also been Chairman of Infrastructure NSW and the European Australian Business Council.
In sport, he was the President of the Sydney Olympic Bid Company and a Director of the Organising Committee; President of both Squash and Soccer Australia.
Advisory roles have included McKinsey Public Sector Group, Review of GST Distribution and Regulatory Reform (Deloitte) and Governor of CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Director of the Sydney Theatre Company.
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of 1994, he was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for public sector reform and management, and services to the community and in 2001 the Centenary Medal.
Nick holds an Honours Degree in Economics from Sydney University and an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School.
Nick held the role of Australia’s US Consul General in New York from 2020-2023.
Nicholas was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Group in May 2008.
Macquarie Group is a global financial services provider, with more than 70 office locations in 28 countries. It has institutional, corporate and retail clients and counterparties around the world.
Macquarie has a uniquely diversified business and has established leading market positions in a wide range of sectors, including resources, agriculture and commodities, energy and infrastructure, with a particularly deep knowledge of Asia-Pacific financial markets. Its diverse range of services includes corporate finance and advisory, equities research and broking, funds and asset management, foreign exchange, fixed income and commodities trading, lending and leasing and private wealth management.
Since joining Macquarie in 1986, Nicholas has led the global development of its advisory, funds management, financing and securities businesses. He is now leading the continued global growth of Macquarie Group as it builds on its financial services strengths.
Nicholas has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW. He is a solicitor and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
He is also Chairman of the UNSW Business School Advisory Council, Screen Australia and the Sydney Opera House Trust, and a Director of the Centre for Independent Studies.
Nicholas was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Group in May 2008.
Macquarie Group is a global financial services provider, with more than 70 office locations in 28 countries. It has institutional, corporate and retail clients and counterparties around the world.
Macquarie has a uniquely diversified business and has established leading market positions in a wide range of sectors, including resources, agriculture and commodities, energy and infrastructure, with a particularly deep knowledge of Asia-Pacific financial markets. Its diverse range of services includes corporate finance and advisory, equities research and broking, funds and asset management, foreign exchange, fixed income and commodities trading, lending and leasing and private wealth management.
Since joining Macquarie in 1986, Nicholas has led the global development of its advisory, funds management, financing and securities businesses. He is now leading the continued global growth of Macquarie Group as it builds on its financial services strengths.
Nicholas has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW. He is a solicitor and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
He is also Chairman of the UNSW Business School Advisory Council, Screen Australia and the Sydney Opera House Trust, and a Director of the Centre for Independent Studies.