Downer

Est. 1933Public Company17,879 Employees
Employees
~17,879
Founded
1933

About Downer

Helping communities flourish. That has been our mission for over 150 years. Tackling challenges. Ensuring the exceptional operates seamlessly each day. We're maintaining power and water supplies. Running healthcare facilities that serve us. Providing transportation services that move us from one place to another. Keeping communication networks active for people to stay linked. Assisting our Government and Defence partners in safeguarding them. Supplying train fleets. Constructing bridges, roads, and streets. Now we're also gaining momentum. Progressing at a quicker pace. Across Australia and New Zealand, we're reshaping our operational methods. Releasing our capability to set an example. Applying our enthusiasm and proficiency to execute complex undertakings and convert innovative concepts into solutions that improve society. Generating opportunities for our workforce, growth and returns for our investors, and top-tier solutions for our clients. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Key Facts
Approximately 17,879 employees globally
Operates in Civil Engineering
Founded in 1933

Executive Leadership Team

Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark
Chief Technology Officer
Since 2024
DM
Deniz M.
Chief Information Security Officer, Group
Since 2024
Doug  Moss
Doug Moss
Chief Operating Officer, Transport and Infrastructure
Since 2026
Jacob Bonisch
Jacob Bonisch
Chief Operating Officer
Since 2023
Jan O'Neill
Jan O'Neill
Chief People Officer
Since 2023
Liz Bevan  GAICD
Liz Bevan GAICD
Chief Information Officer, Group
Since 2026

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Downer Executive Leadership Team

Christopher Clark
Christopher Clark
Chief Technology Officer
Since 2024
DM
Deniz M.
Chief Information Security Officer, Group
- Led strategic and operational uplift of Downer’s cyber security and risk management functions. Embedded a forward-looking cyber strategy, enabling new business and market competitiveness. - Embedded ISO27001:2022, delivered multi-year cyber uplift, and built advanced digital security capabilities. - Consolidated user identities, delivered significant cost savings, and improved security awareness and incident response.
Since 2024
Doug  Moss
Doug Moss
Chief Operating Officer, Transport and Infrastructure
Since 2026
Jacob Bonisch
Jacob Bonisch
Chief Operating Officer
COO of Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services Division that partners with Government to run, maintain and upgrade complex estates, bases and technical precincts. We provide the backbone operational, asset management and facilities management services that allow 500,000 patients to enjoy quality healthcare, provide vibrant and functional university, TAFE and school campuses that allow 630,000 students to get a better education, we maintain and upgrade over 125,000 social houses that provide shelter and community to some of societies most vulnerable people, we maintain, upgrade and operate over 200 Defence bases and training areas to support 40,000 Defence personnel as well as providing strategic advice and systems engineering professional services to National Security Agencies. A COO role with full P&L, business development, operational and Zero Harm responsibilities spanning New Zealand & Australia. Responsible for leading 13,000 dedicated employees to deliver over $2.5b of essential services to our community to keep our hospitals running smoothly, keep schools open, prisons and court houses secure, Defence bases upgraded and enabled as well as supporting our National Security Agencies with the strategic, commercial and technical support they need to keep our borders secure. Key achievements: - integrated 3 previously separate areas of the business into one coherent Division with a clear and common purpose - introduced a shared services model to right size support functions and realised $14m in annual savings - driving the creation of a 'Business Performance Culture' to improve accountability and delivery outcomes
Since 2023
Jan O'Neill
Jan O'Neill
Chief People Officer
Since 2023
Liz Bevan  GAICD
Liz Bevan GAICD
Chief Information Officer, Group
Since 2026

Business Focus Areas

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Business Focus Areas
Facilities ManagementAsset maintenanceUtilitiesConstructionCleaningRenewablesRoad Services and InfrastructureTechnology and CommunicationsInfrastructureTransport SolutionsTransport OperationsEngineeringRail Passenger Rolling StockDefence
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Downer Org Chart & Organizational Structure

Downer's organizational structure is led by Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Tompkins. Reporting directly to him are key executives overseeing major functions: Group Chief Information Officer Liz Bevan GAICD (Information Technology), Chief People Officer Jan O'Neill (Human Resources), Chief Financial Officer Malcolm Ashcroft (Finance), and Chief Operating Officer Jacob Bonisch (Operations). Within Information Technology, Liz Bevan GAICD oversees Enterprise Architecture, led by Chief Technology Officer Christopher Clark, and Information Security, led by Group Chief Information Security Officer Deniz M. Under Finance, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Phil Clewett supports Malcolm Ashcroft. The Operations function also includes Chief Operating Officer, Energy and Utilities Luke Sullivan and Chief Operating Officer, Transport and Infrastructure Doug Moss. Additionally, the organization includes Non-Executive Director Steve MacDonald under the Others function.

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