Martin Albrecht (businessman)
Martin Carl Albrecht AC, FTSE, FIE Aust, FAICD, FAIM, is a prominent Australian businessman, best known for his service as Chairman, previously CEO (1985–2000), of Thiess Pty Ltd. In June 2002 he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia "For service to the construction industry, to the development of export markets, to the engineering profession, and to the community in the areas of education, corporate social responsibility and industrial safety."[1]
Education and qualifications
- B.Tech (Civil)[2]
Directorships and Board positions
- 1985-2008 Chairman, Thiess Pty Ltd[3]
- Chairman, Exergen[4]
- Chairman Emeritus, Geodynamics[2][3]
- Chairman, Wesley Research Institute[5]
- Chairman, International Riverfoundation[3]
- 2001-2008 Nonexecutive Director, Leighton Holdings Ltd[3]
- 1999-2003 Nonexecutive Director, Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Holdings Pty Ltd[2]
- Board of Governors, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (ceda)[3]
Honours and awards
- 2002 Companion of the Order of Australia[1]
- 2001 Centenary Medal[6]
- Australian Constructors Association Award[3]
- QUT Distinguished Constructors Award[3]
- Honorary Doctorate, University of Queensland[3]
- Honorary Doctorate, QUT[3]
- Honorary Doctorate, University of SA[3]
- Honorary Fellow, Engineers Australia[3]
- Distinguished Constructor Award, Queensland University Technology
References
- 1 2 "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)". It's an Honour. Australian Government. 10 June 2002.
For service to the construction industry, to the development of export markets, to the engineering profession, and to the community in the areas of education, corporate social responsibility and industrial safety - 1 2 3 "Martin Carl Albrecht AC, B.Tech (Civil), FTSE, FIE Aust, FAICD, FAIM". Bloomberg Businessweek.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Martin Albrecht AC". About us. ceda (Committee for Economic Development of Australia).
- ↑ "Martin Albrecht AC, Chairman". Management. Exergen.
- ↑ "Martin Albrecht AC, Chairman". Wesley Research Institute.
- ↑ "Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. 1 January 2001.
For distinguished service in business through the construction industry
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