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Martin Albrecht AC

Martin Albrecht AC

A prominent Australian businessman experienced in Management and Directorships of Resource, Engineering and Construction Organisations.

Martin was Chairman of Thiess Pty Ltd (having previously been the company's Chief Executive) and a nonexecutive Director of Leighton Holdings Ltd over a quarter of a century.  He is currently Chairman of Exergen and most recently retired as Chairman of Geodynamics.  His wide ranging government and community involvements include chairmanship of the Wesley Research Institute and founding Chair of the International Riverfoundation.

Martin was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for service to the construction industry, export markets, the engineering profession and the community and is a recipient of the Centenary Medal. He has received the Australian Constructors Association and QUT Distinguished Constructors Awards, Honorary Doctorates from the University of Queensland, QUT University SA, and is an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia.