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International VIPs wowed by our destination!

It was an absolute pleasure to recently host two of our Tourism and Events Queensland International Directors, Leigh Arredondo (The Americas), based in LA and Kai Ostermann (Europe), based in Munich. These markets are quite different so we tailored a… Read more »

Kerrie-Anne Frakes, Executive Director Strategy, Transformation and Allied Health, CQ Hospital and Health Service District

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Kerrie-Anne Frakes, Executive Director Strategy Transformation and Allied Health, CQ Hospital and Health Service District. Kerrie-Anne has an extensive history in developing and implementing innovative… Read more »

David Brown, Senior Project Delivery Manager, Goldwind Australia (Clarke Creek Wind Project)

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome David Brown, Senior Project Delivery Manager from Goldwind Australia to speak on the Clarke Creek Wind Project. David has over 20 years’ experience in Project… Read more »

Eoin Grennan, Project Delivery Manager, SunWater (Rookwood Weir)

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Eoin Grennan, Project Delivery Manager from SunWater, to speak on the Rookwood Weir project. Eoin has extensive experience in delivering major projects in excess of… Read more »

Thank you to everyone who made the Major Projects Forum a success

On behalf of Capricorn Enterprise Board of Directors, we would like to thank the following members who contributed to ensuring the event was a great success. Korte’s Resort Aussie Gold Natural Spring Water Saleyards Distillery We would also like to… Read more »

A bright future ahead following a successful Major Projects Forum

The need for businesses and all levels of government to constantly engage and collaborate was the clear message from last week’s second annual Major Projects Forum. Hosted by Capricorn Enterprise on Friday 25th October, several of Australia’s leading industry professionals… Read more »

Martin MacDonald, Senior Project Manager and Managing Contractor’s Representative, FKG Group

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Martin MacDonald, Senior Project Manager and Managing Contractor’s Representative from FKG Group. Martin joined the FKG Group in 2016 and is responsible for leading the… Read more »

Craig Simpson, Project Director, Laing O’Rourke Australia

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Craig Simpson, Project Director from Laing O’Rourke Australia. Craig has more than 20 years of construction industry experience. He is a highly experienced manager with… Read more »

Chris Birrer, First Assistant Secretary-Infrastructure, Department of Defence

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Chris Birrer, First Assistant Secretary-Infrastructure from the Department of Defence. Chris Birrer has been the First Assistant Secretary Infrastructure in the Department of Defence since… Read more »

Robert Sobyra, Director of Evidence, Data & Innovation, Construction Skills Queensland

As part of the 2019 Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum, we were privileged to welcome Robert Sobyra, Director of Evidence, Data & Innovation from Construction Skills Queensland. Robert Sobyra is the Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation with Construction Skills… Read more »