Downer Group Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Downer Group

Mission: Enabling communities to thrive by being the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

Founded: The company's foundations were laid in the 1800s.

Founders: The company's origins involve multiple historical companies including John Walker & Co, Clyde Engineering, Public Works Department, and Electrical Telegraph Department in New Zealand.

Key People:

Peter Tompkins: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (since February 2023)

Malcolm Ashcroft: Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Mason: Chief Risk Officer

Robert Regan: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

Jan O’Neill: Chief People Officer

Murray Robertson: Chief Operating Officer, Transport & Infrastructure

Jacob Bonisch: Chief Operating Officer, Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services

Luke Sullivan: Chief Operating Officer, Utilities and Industrial Energy

Board of Directors:

Mark Menhinnitt: Chairman, Independent Non-executive Director

Teresa Handicott: Independent Non-executive Director

Nicole Hollows: Independent Non-executive Director

Adelle Howse: Independent Non-Executive Director

Steven MacDonald: Independent Non-executive Director

Sheridan Broadbent: Independent Non-executive Director

Peter Barker: Independent Non-executive Director

Headquarters: No specific headquarters information available.

Number of Employees: Approximately 31,000 employees.

Revenue: No specific revenue information available.

Known For: Downer Group is known for designing, building, and sustaining assets, infrastructure, and facilities, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. They are committed to strong customer relationships and the well-being of their workforce.

Products and Services

Transport

Details: Multi-disciplinary solutions including road services, rail, light rail, buses, and airports.

Utilities

Details: Services across power and gas networks, water and wastewater, telecommunications, and metering services.

Facilities Management

Details: Managing essential services in government, education, healthcare, and various industries.

Key Features:

Asset maintenance and management

Cleaning

Security services

Facility management

Integrated service delivery

Industrial & Energy

Details: Services in power generation, oil, gas, and mineral processing sectors.

Key Features:

Maintenance and shut down services

Turnarounds and outage delivery

Equipment overhauls

Project development and commissioning services

Emphasis on cleaner energy and lower emissions

Defence

Details: Defense capability lifecycle offerings including professional services, base management, and estate development.

Other Services

Details: Asset management and mineral processing.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT)

Details: The completion of the largest single order of trains in Victoria’s history, featuring enhanced accessibility and high capacity.

New Features Added to Existing Products

Niue Hanan International Airport Runway Upgrades

Details: Major runway resurfacing project completed with upgraded ground lighting to current international standards.

Partnerships

Project EnergyConnect

Details: Partnership with ElectraNet to construct high voltage transmission lines between New South Wales and South Australian power grids.

Environmental and Sustainability Awards

Recent Awards:

Pakenham East Depot: Awarded Environmental and Sustainability Excellence at the Australian Rail Industry Awards in 2022.

Niue Hanan International Airport: Successful collaboration with local government and communities for infrastructure improvements.

Other Developments

Leadership Changes

Details: Peter Tompkins appointed as Managing Director & CEO; Mark Menhinnitt appointed as Chairman.

Sustainability Initiatives

Details: Downer is focusing on sustainable operations across its services, ensuring positive impacts on communities and the environment. The company released its first standalone Climate Change Report on November 30, 2022.