FDC CONSTRUCTION & FITOUT - Key Persons
Andrew has 20 years of corporate business experience behind him including over 10 years at a leading financial services provider and 6 years leading a property franchise group. Over that time he has held senior positions across General Management, Operations, Strategy, Relationship Management and Finance.
Since joining FDC in 2016, he relishes seeing the business and commercial objectives of the company manifest as client satisfaction.
With a passion and energy for achieving successful project outcomes, Andrew brings over 30 years' experience working in the design, construction and engineering industry across Australia, Asia and North America.
He is a highly motivated and seasoned professional with an exceptional ability to understand the finer details while maintaining sight of the bigger picture and engaging with people across all layers of the business. For Andrew, it's all about helping people do their jobs better.
He is firmly focused on developing, implementing and continually improving management systems to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Non - Executive Chairman
Ben is founder, primary shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman of the FDC Group of companies.
After a career involving various facets of the property sector and building industry, Ben established FDC in 1990. Throughout FDC's growth and development, Ben has led from the front, promising and delivering.
Ben's conservative nature has seen FDC mature into a market leader, with a solid balance sheet and an envied reputation for skill, reliability and risk management.
When our clients see excellence, so do we. It's why we always measure our success using their metrics, not our own. After 30+ years it's an attitude that continues to guide the way we do business and how we deliver for our partners. It's what makes us different and it's something we're proud of.
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- Operations Manager, Fitout and Refurbishment, NSW
Ben has over twenty years' experience in the construction industry having amassed significant experience whilst working for notable Sydney and UK-based fitout and refurbishment companies to deliver significantly challenging projects across a range of construction sectors. Now as the Operations Manager of FDC Fitout, Ben is a key part of the senior management team. Ben ensures the quality of the processes and delivery team provide the client total satisfaction and does so with a collaborative effort, directing and energising the client, consultants, suppliers and site staff.
Job Titles:
- General Manager, Fitout and Refurbishment, NSW
Bringing extensive insight and knowledge of the construction and fitout arena, Ben offers an outstanding degree of expertise to our Sydney office. He has built an enviable reputation as an innovative thinker responsible for the successful delivery of projects to the highest standard of health and safety.
With 20 years industry experience behind him, Ben has been in construction his entire career. He loves the dynamic and unique nature of his role that gives him the opportunity to work with a diverse group of stakeholders on each project that ensures no two days are ever the same.
When he's not playing golf or catching a wave, Blake is an integral part of FDC's business growth. Through a varied career in property - agency and investment - Blake has developed a broad appreciation of the industry, innately knowing how best to structure a deal.
Joining FDC in 1998, Blake's role is national with direct project experience in all eastern seaboard states.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager, VIC
As a respected expert in his field, Cameron uses his wealth of industry experience to provide leadership and advice to the award-winning FDC team in Victoria. His prime goal is to ensure that the first class level of service continues, to innovate and grow to improve our national offering.
Con joined FDC in 2000 following a decade working as a key business supplier. Con leads the client services function for the FDC business nationally and has been instrumental in establishing multi-state service agreements ensuring consistent service across the country for FDC's national and global clients.
Con also plays an active role in FDC's charity, community programs and diversity initiatives.
David joined FDC in 1999 as General Manager of the FDC Construction & Fitout division. David remains heavily involved with the FDC Group, having been appointed a Director in 2008. His interests are particularly focused on design development and overall project delivery nationally.
David is a Civil & Structural Engineer and he brings to FDC a breadth of design, construction and project management experience, further enhancing the mix of building management experience within the team.
Job Titles:
- Construction Manager
- Construction Manager, Mechanical, NSW
Gareth joined the FDC team 7 years ago, and now leads the Adelaide team as Commercial Manager. Gareth has over 24 years experience within the construction industry, having previously worked as Site Manager, Operations Manager and Senior Estimator in a range of fitout, refurbishment and new build commercial construction projects.
Gareth is an integral part of the business; he is highly motivated and his passion for the industry is proved through his ability to consistently ensure excellent project outcomes by offering his project teams the confidence to start, drive and complete works to a high standard. His ability to maintain good working relationships with clients, architects and contractors alike is evident in his work, and is an invaluable member of the FDC team.
Last Friday, State Member for Monbulk, Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Minister for Emergency Services - James Merlino, visited FDC's Upwey High School site. A new gymnasium, admin building and facilities for music, drama, arts, technology and sciences will enable students of…
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- Managing Director - TRS - Tenant Representation Services
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- Construction Manager - Data Centres
- National Data Centre Director, NSW
Mark has over 25 years' experience in construction, with fourteen of those at FDC. Mark has built up FDC's National Data Centre business and has extensive experience delivering these complex projects successfully.
As a result Mark and his team have enjoyed many awards whilst servicing repeat clients across Australia. His understanding of the client's requirements and ability to convert these into tangible products is well recognised in the market.
Job Titles:
- Business Operations Director, Construction, NSW
- Member of the FDC Team since 2000 and Began
Matt has been a member of the FDC team since 2000 and began at FDC in our Fitout division as a Contracts Administrator, later progressing to a Project Manager. He joined the Construction division in 2010 where he has since worked as a Construction Manager involved in several of FDC's largest projects.
Matt is a fantastic communicator, develops great rapport with both his clients and his subcontractors and understands all facets of construction and fitout.
Job Titles:
- National Marketing Manager
Driven by client insights, Nadia is the marketing lead for FDC and holds over 16 years marketing and communications property experience.
Nadia is passionate about creating compelling marketing and business strategies to achieve both immediate business targets and longer term strategic growth for business divisions and key business partners.
Job Titles:
- Director, Construction, NSW
Owen leads the Construction Estimating Division and has been an integral part of the FDC Construction Team for the past 18 years.
Owen manages the submissions of hard-dollar, design and construct, construction management and client negotiated tenders. His ability to identify project risks and opportunities are invaluable during the tender negotiation phase.
Owen's role doesn't stop once a project is won, he is always on hand providing construction advice to the project teams ensuring FDC deliver an outstanding project and client experience every time.
Job Titles:
- General Manager ( Director ), Mechanical, NSW
Paul is Director for FDC Mechanical Services.
Paul joined FDC in 2005 as a Project Manager responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects. He then moved to head up installations for FDC Mechanical Services, before leading the overall division in 2013. In 2016, Paul then took over leadership of FDC Technologies. This allowed a greater collaboration between the two engineering divisions within the Group in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace and ensuring better quality packages to FDC clients.
His team is responsible for the services delivery of a vast range of projects from fitout, construction, refurbishment and data centres.
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- General Manager ( Director ), Mechanical, NSW
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- Finance Director
- Certified Practicing Accountant
Peter joined the FDC Group at the beginning of 2007, and is responsible for all financial, administrative, IT and company secretarial areas of the Group.
Peter is a Certified Practicing Accountant and comes to FDC with over 15 years' experience in senior finance roles in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors.
Job Titles:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Services Manager
Ray is a Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years' extensive experience in the design and delivery of multi-discipline projects both in Australia and abroad.
Prior to joining FDC in 2014, Ray was Managing Director of Waterman Group for 14 years. Ray's passion is in exceeding the FDC client experience by engaging in the early phases of building services design, particularly mechanical and electrical.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Member of the National Leadership Team
- Managing Director, National
Russell's extensive experience in all aspects of the construction journey and enduring client relationships ensures his team continues to deliver on their commitment to quality nationally.
Russell's personal, open and collaborative approach shapes the way he works with the people around him. He believes people and culture is what sets his team apart, valuing people and relationships above all else.
Job Titles:
- Director - General Manager
- General Manager ( Director ), Construction, NSW
Sean joined FDC in 2008, assuming the role of General Manager of the NSW Construction division.
Sean has more than 30 years experience in construction across a broad range of industry sectors. With solid people management skills, Sean demonstrates leadership in service, safety and quality that he expects of his wider team.
The integrated management system within FDC offers a proven platform for Sean and his team to start, drive and finish a project with confidence, although every projects individual challenges are assessed and managed with due diligence.
Simon holds 30 years experience in the Queensland construction market, the last 20 in senior leadership positions overseeing the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects.
Simon brings a wealth of knowledge, depth of experience and a strong reputation to the business enhancing FDC's delivery capability for our clients and our partners.