YINGWATI - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• DIRECTOR, YINGWATI & HB GROUP

John has 40 years' experience in the civil construction industry in the Northern Territory. He commenced with HB in 1978 as a Trade's Assistant. Working on the front line of civil construction, John has a ground-up understanding of the business, from laying pipes and operating excavation machinery to working in remote areas and administering contracts. Read More John has made a significant contribution to HB's expansion from 20 to 150 staff, including the company's quarry investment and development of the concrete plants.

Job Titles:

• Founder
• MANAGING DIRECTOR
• Member of the Northern Territory

Kim is an accomplished Senior Executive Communicator and Administrator who has held very senior Executive Management positions at an international, national, territory, regional and community level. Has a demonstrated and a proven ability to build, influence and negotiate while managing contracts across both the private and government sectors. Kim works closely with the Board of Directors management team to conduct project/contract negotiations while monitoring employment and local content participation outcomes.Read More Kim has a strong passion for Indigenous Affairs and is highly committed to making incremental positive changes in Aboriginal communities to improve their economic, social and environmental landscape. He is highly regarded for having a comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal contemporary issues, programs and Land Rights Tenure issues in the Northern Territory. Born and raised in Darwin, growing up in the Tiwi Islands between Nguiu and Garden Point, Kim has a cultural and spiritual affiliation to a few tribal groups including the Ngarrinman, Tiwi, Jingili, Arabuna Clans. Kim is married to Tania Hill who has a cultural affiliation with the Larrakia people and together they can leverage on their Indigenous networks with credibility and integrity. Passionate about the local community and leading by example, Kim is an active member of the Northern Territory community: held various positions with the Northern Territory Government Boards and Advisory Groups. He is a current Board Member of the NT Cricket and Team Health. has strong local networks, many years of senior management experience and a passion for improving the economic and social well being of Aboriginal people. Kim's goal is to secure long term, substantial contracts and joint ventures with remote and regional organisations, leading to employment to train local Aboriginal residents.

Job Titles:

• COMPLIANCE FINANCE MANAGER

Mr Halkitis worked with NT Treasury for a period of 3 years before moving to KPMG. He worked at KPMG for a period of 7 years undertaking Audits of Governments, Private and the NGO sector as well as providing financial reporting and other business advisory and assurance services.

Job Titles:

• DIRECTOR, YINGWATI & HB GROUP

A Director of HB alongside his brother John, Nick takes a hands-on approach to management. He has a strong belief in the company and its vision, and great confidence in his management team. Read More Nick demonstrates strong leadership by consistently being able to make the big decisions and transform ideas into results. He started at HB as a Surveyor's Assistant in 1986. Now a Director, he works to enable HB Group's continual development.

Job Titles:

• DIRECTOR

Ms Hill is eldest daughter of Mr Kim and Tania Hill, born in Darwin and graduated from the Casuarina Senior College with her HSC. She is currently employed as a Remote Officer with the Australian Government - National Disability Insurance Scheme. Ms Hill has 3 children and was appointed by her family as Director to the company due to her commitment to upholding family values and examination of the company policies and procedures and financial operations.