Ailie MacAdam

Ailie MacAdam

Retired

Bechtel CorporationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Experience23+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Been with Bechtel for over 38 years and has held a succession of senior executive leadership, operational and general management positions. Extensive expertise and experience managing complex transportation and civil infrastructure mega projects in Australia, the UK and the US, in addition to oil, gas and chemicals projects in Europe and Africa. Is a senior vice president at Bechtel. Currently president of Bechtel's Mining & Metals business and is based in Australia. Was elected to the Bechtel Board of Directors in 2022. Active member of various organisations working with the construction and contracting industry to address the diversity and inclusion challenge. A fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2014–Present· 12 yrs 2 mos
    • President, Mining and Metals, Global Business UnitCurrent
      Nov 2020–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Operations
      Sep 2019–Nov 2020
    • Bechtel Infrastructure - Global Rail Sector Lead
      Sep 2016–Sep 2019
    • Managing Director, Infrastructure - Europe and Africa
      Apr 2015–Sep 2019
    • Managing Director - Global Rail
      Jul 2014–Mar 2015
  • Apr 2009–Present· 17 yrs 5 mos
    • President, Mining & Metals Global Business UnitCurrent
      Nov 2020–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Operations
      Sep 2019–Nov 2020
    • MD Australia and Global Rail Sector Lead
      Mar 2017–Nov 2020
    • Bechtel Infrastructure - Global Rail Sector Lead
      Sep 2016–Sep 2019
    • Managing Director, Infrastructure - Europe and Africa
      Apr 2015–Sep 2019
    • Managing Director - Global Rail
      Jul 2014–Mar 2015
    • Delivery Director Crossrail Central Section
      Apr 2009–Jul 2014
  • Mar 2017–Nov 2020· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • MD Australia and Global Rail Sector Lead
      Mar 2017–Nov 2020
  • Apr 2009–Jul 2014· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Delivery Director Crossrail Central Section
      Apr 2009–Jul 2014
  • Sep 2003–Jul 2008· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Channel Tunnel Rail Link
      Sep 2003–Jul 2008

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Safety Management SystemsChange ManagementProject ManagementInfrastructureProject PlanningConstruction ManagementEarned Value ManagementHighwaysTunnelsProgram Management