Our People
Our people are our best asset. Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.
If you are career-focused and passionate about engineering, construction or operations, we want to hear from you.
Diversity
We believe diversity brings broader knowledge, perspectives, ideas and experiences to our business, which is invaluable to us and our clients.
Our workforce consists of people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and skills. This diversity is what makes Clough a great place to work. We aim to attract, train and retain people who:
- Live Clough’s principles as their own,
- Are highly capable, and
- Have a desire to actively contribute to the success of the business.
We want to ensure that the engineering and construction industry provides a workplace where everyone feels valued through an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embracing their strengths and their differences, and providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We are working hard to ensure our workplace culture embraces the expectations set by our society.
Clough was granted the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for 2019-20 by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). For a copy of our latest gender equality indicators report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, please click here.
In February 2020 Clough’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The RAP outlines and supports Clough’s vision and contribution to reconciliation both internally in the business, and in the communities in which it operates.
Our operations are backed by the skills and values of veterans from all walks of life across the Army, Navy, Air Force, First Responders, and Cadets. Clough is a proud signatory of the Veterans Employment Commitment
Clough’s motivation for diversity is to create a culture that embraces and encourages diversity as it remains one of Clough’s key principles.
Our Board
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Excom
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
Diversity
We believe diversity brings broader knowledge, perspectives, ideas and experiences to our business, which is invaluable to us and our clients.
Our workforce consists of people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and skills. This diversity is what makes Clough a great place to work. We aim to attract, train and retain people who:
- Live Clough’s principles as their own,
- Are highly capable, and
- Have a desire to actively contribute to the success of the business.
We want to ensure that the engineering and construction industry provides a workplace where everyone feels valued through an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embracing their strengths and their differences, and providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We are working hard to ensure our workplace culture embraces the expectations set by our society.
Clough was granted the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for 2019-20 by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). For a copy of our latest gender equality indicators report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, please click here.
In February 2020 Clough’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The RAP outlines and supports Clough’s vision and contribution to reconciliation both internally in the business, and in the communities in which it operates.
Our operations are backed by the skills and values of veterans from all walks of life across the Army, Navy, Air Force, First Responders, and Cadets. Clough is a proud signatory of the Veterans Employment Commitment
Clough’s motivation for diversity is to create a culture that embraces and encourages diversity as it remains one of Clough’s key principles.
Our Board
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Excom
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
Clough was founded in 1919 by John Oswald Clough.
From inception through to the 1950s, Clough forged a reputation as a quality construction company in its development of schools, and residential and commercial properties throughout Perth. In the 50s, Clough would diversify its services to include civil and engineering contracting. Diversification was again the order of the day in the 60s, as Clough entered and embraced the Mining and Energy industries. Today, Clough works with many of the world’s largest companies to provide engineering, construction, commissioning and asset support services for some of the largest, and most challenging resource projects around the globe.
2021
Clough awarded EPC scope for Waitsia Stage 2 development
2020
Clough Elecnor joint venture, SecureEnergy selected as contractor for Project EnergyConnect.
Clough’s First Reconciliation Action Plan Endorsed
2019
Clough Awarded The Construction Of The Koodaideri Rail Northern Civil Works
Clough Awarded The Civil And Electro-Mechanical Works For The Snowy 2.0 Project
Clough acquires Saulsbury’s Gulf Coast downstream and chemical business unit and its Oil & Ga...
Clough awarded the construction of the Ore Handling Plant (OHP) for the BHP South Flank Project
2019 marks 100 years of Clough. This year we are celebrating all of our historic achievements and lo...
2018
Clough awarded additional scopes of work for Oyu Tolgoi
Clough awarded EPC Contract for the BHP South Flank Project Non-Process Infrastructure
Clough Re-establishes in the Metals & Minerals Industry with Two EPC Wins
Clough awarded early works contract for BHP South Flank Infrastructure Project and Alcoa Impurity Processing Facility.
2017
Clough Suez awarded EPC contract to expand Beenyup Advanced Water Recycling Plant
The Wartsila Clough Consortium is awarded an EPC contract for POM Power Station in Papua New Guinea
Clough AMEC awarded a maintenance services contract to partner with Yara International ASA
Clough awarded EPC contract for upgrade and refurbishment of existing structures at Mundaring Weir
2016
Clough is selected as part of the engineering panel to deliver multi-disciplinary engineering services to Woodside.
Clough AMEC secures the brownfield services contract renewal for ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan offshore ...
Clough awarded hook-up services on both the Ichthys Central Processing Facility (CPF) and Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
Additionally...
With the CPF commencing mobilisation of engineering and technical teams to the SHI fabrication yard in Korea.
2015
Clough acquires Canadian engineering company Enercore
2014
Clough acquires EC&I engineering firm Booth Welsh
Clough acquires consultants CH-IV
Clough AMEC is awarded the Arrow Upstream FEED project in Queensland
BAM Clough awarded design and construction contract for a fifth iron ore loading berth at Anderson Point Facility (AP5)
2013
M&R acquires all minority shares in Clough and Clough delists from ASX
Clough Coens JV is established in Korea
Clough acquires e2o
2012
Chevron award Clough the Wheatstone Hook-up and Commissioning Contract
BAM Clough expands four-fold when awarded the Chevron Wheatstone Jetty and INPEX Ichthys Jetty and Module Offloading Facility contracts
Additionally ...
BAM Clough is awarded the contract to design and construct the Product Loading Facility (PLF) and Tug Berths associated with the Wheatstone Project LNG Plant near Onslow in Western Australia
Clough’s commissioning contractor, e2o, awarded Commissioning Management Services contract on Sant...
2011
Clough Doris JV awarded Ichthys LNG IPMS contract
Clough Downer JV awarded EPC contract for NAAN3 Project (Nitric Acid Plant and Ammonium Nitrate Plan...
2010
BAM Clough is awarded the ExxonMobil PNG LNG Jetty Project
2009
CBI Clough JV awarded the EPC contract for Hides Gas Conditioning Plant, as part of ExxonMobil’s P...
Clough, Diversified and Maunsell AECOM JV awarded the design and construction of Toowoomba Pipeline
Chevron awards the Kellogg Joint Venture the EPCM contract for Australia’s largest ever resource p...
2008
Clough AMEC secures the brownfield services contract renewal for ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan offshore facilities.
Additionally ...
Clough AMEC is awarded the maintenance contract for Chevron’s Barrow Island Facilities
2007
BAM Clough JV awarded the Pluto LNG Jetty project by Woodside
Clough family sells remaining shareholding
Additionally ...
Harold Clough steps down as Chairman after nearly 50 years at the helm of Clough
2005
Woodside awards the Train V Jetty project to BAM Clough
Clough, in joint venture with Aker and Murray & Roberts, is awarded the EPCM contract for Newmo...
2004
Murray & Roberts become a major shareholder
Clough AMEC is awarded the ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan Operations and Maintenance contract
Clough AMEC is established
2003
Clough is awarded the design, construction and commissioning of the Boroo gold processing plant in Mongolia, approximately 110 km north of the capital city, Ulaan Baatar
2002
InterOil awards Clough Niugini the contract to build Papua New Guinea’s first oil refinery
Additionally ...
Origin Energy awards the EPIC contract for the BassGas Project to Clough in Victoria
2001
Woodside awards the EPCM services for the North West Shelf Train IV expansion to the Kellogg JV (Clo...
1998
Clough lists on the ASX
1997
The Clough Sandwell JV undertakes the detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning ...
1996
Baulderstone Clough JV wins the Graham Farmer Freeway Project, the largest underground tunnel in Aus...
1995
Clough Sandwell JV is awarded the Engineering Study contract for the upgrade of Hamersley Iron’s Port Facilities
1994
Clough is awarded the Apache East Spar Project, which later wins Australia’s top Engineering honou...
1993
Clough completes the design and construction of a new crushing and screening facility for Hamersley Iron’s Marandoo operations, near Tom Price in the Pilbara region of Western Australia
Additionally ...
Clough’s activities at BHP Jimblebar Iron Ore facility include the establishment of all minesite infrastructure as well as the construction and operation of two crushing and screening plants.
Between 1991-1993 Clough, through Petrosea, fufills a contract for the Phase 1 and 2 of a major turnkey gas field development project on Pagerungan Besar Island, near Bali
1990
Clough’s operations number 4,000 people in Australia, PNG, UK, Asia, Africa
Clough is awarded a contract for the fabrication of the Goodwyn ‘A’ accommodation and ut...
1989
Clough builds the Tanjung Bara Coal Terminal and mine site infrastructure
Clough Niugini is established in Papua New Guinea
1988
Clough undertakes the complete engineering, procurement and construction of the Kwinana liquid petroleum gas (LPG) plant for Wesfarmers LPG
1985
Harbourworks Clough constructs Australia’s first LNG and Condensate Jetty for Woodside’s North W...
1984
Clough expands into Asia via an Indonesian-based engineering company operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong
1983
Harbourworks Clough JV constructs Australia’s first LNG and Condensate Jetty for Woodside North West Shelf Phase 1
1982
Clough, in joint venture with Harbourworks of the Netherlands, is awarded a turnkey design and construct contract for the installation of a shipping terminal to support the Cooper Basin oil production operations for Santos at Stony Point in South Australia
1981
Clough, in joint venture with FCB of France is awarded the turnkey design, construction and commissioning contract for the paste plant for the new Tomago Aluminium Smelter
Additionally ...
Woodside North Rankin A is the first Woodside project awarded to Clough
1975
Clough is awarded the design, construction and commissioning services for the new Swan Brewery in Ca...
Clough is awarded the upgrade of water supply for the iron ore mining community of Paraburdoo, Western Australia
1972
Clough is awarded the construction of Stirling Bridge a pre-stressed concrete bridge over the Swan River at Fremantle.
1970
Clough expands internationally, entering Indonesia
Additionally ...
Robe River Iron Associates, biggest resource marine facility and the highest jetty anywhere with the height of a six-storey building above sea level at low tide
Operations are established in Queensland. Clough, in joint venture with Thiess and Evans Deakin, successfully completed a major project to construct civil works for a hydroelectric storage and pumping station at Wivenhoe, Queensland
1966
WAPET award Clough its first oil and gas project, the Barrow Island Oilfield Development, setting the tone for Clough’s future
1965
Harbourworks Clough are awarded the materials-handling facility for Hamersley Iron in Parker Point, Western Australia
1964
The Harbourworks Clough Joint Venture is formed (today BAM Clough)
1963
Clough is awarded construction of gravity concrete abutments and reinforced concrete piers to support twenty steel radial gates in order to control flooding at the Ord River diversion dam in Kununurra, Western Australia
1957
Clough is awarded its first major civil project, the Narrows Bridge in Perth, Western Australia
1955
Clough is awarded the construction of Perth’s first high rise – The National Mutual Building
1954
Harold Clough joins his father’s business
1950
Between 1919 and 1950
Clough earns the reputation as a quality builder, constructing schools, residential and commercial buildings across Western Australia
1919
Clough is established by John Oswald Clough
Our Locations
Clough operations span four key regions and multiple international subsidiaries and partnerships to form a global network of operating centres that bring together highly specialised technical services with high value engineering centres.
North America
Asia & Australia
Europe, Africa & the Middle East
Our Global Network
Booth Welsh
Booth Welsh specialise in the provision of electrical, instrumentation and automation design, process consultancy, project management, implementation and commissioning services.
Established in 1989, the company employs over 200 personnel with 60 per cent of the workforce comprising qualified engineers and designers.
Booth Welsh work with blue chip clients operating in the oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. They are the UK market leaders in lifecycle services for control systems from FEED to service and replacement. The group acts as Clough’s global Centre of Excellence for electrical, control instrumentation and automation design.
For more about Booth Welsh visit www.boothwelsh.co.uk
CH·IV
CH·IV International (CH·IV) is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides full spectrum solutions to asset developers, regulators, owners, operators and lenders across the energy, infrastructure and resources industries. The team of expert advisors work in close partnership with their clients to ensure that their assets are developed, designed, constructed and operated safely, in accordance with the project’s technical and commercial specifications while adhering to regulatory and environmental requirements. CH·IV is the independent consulting arm of Clough, providing fully integrated, end-to-end solutions.
With over 150 years of combined engineering experience, CH·IV takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of technical accuracy, proficiency and integrity, setting new safety and performance benchmarks every single day. CH·IV was established in 2001 and is a wholly owned company of Clough.
To find out more visit www.ch-iv.com.
e2o
e2o is a global asset services company recognised for delivering valuable and sustainable solutions to its clients from engineering to operations. THey provide peace of mind to their clients and maximise the value of their assets through a new perspective to asset services that is reflected by their commitment to innovation, simplification, availability, and zero harm.
For more about e2o visit e2o.com.au
Clough AMEC
Clough AMEC is a leading Australian-based provider of asset support solutions. The company offers intelligent, engineering-led services to enable the operation, maintenance and upgrade of offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities throughout Australia and South East Asia.
Clough AMEC’s overarching goal is to maximise the life and profitability of clients’ onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities by delivering reliable, schedule-driven asset support solutions that work first time, every time.
For more about Clough AMEC visit cloughamec.com.au
Our People
Our people are our best asset. Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.
If you are career-focused and passionate about engineering, construction or operations, we want to hear from you.
Diversity
We believe diversity brings broader knowledge, perspectives, ideas and experiences to our business, which is invaluable to us and our clients.
Our workforce consists of people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and skills. This diversity is what makes Clough a great place to work. We aim to attract, train and retain people who:
- Live Clough’s principles as their own,
- Are highly capable, and
- Have a desire to actively contribute to the success of the business.
We want to ensure that the engineering and construction industry provides a workplace where everyone feels valued through an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embracing their strengths and their differences, and providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We are working hard to ensure our workplace culture embraces the expectations set by our society.
Clough was granted the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for 2019-20 by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). For a copy of our latest gender equality indicators report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, please click here.
In February 2020 Clough’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The RAP outlines and supports Clough’s vision and contribution to reconciliation both internally in the business, and in the communities in which it operates.
Our operations are backed by the skills and values of veterans from all walks of life across the Army, Navy, Air Force, First Responders, and Cadets. Clough is a proud signatory of the Veterans Employment Commitment
Clough’s motivation for diversity is to create a culture that embraces and encourages diversity as it remains one of Clough’s key principles.
Our Board
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Excom
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
Diversity
We believe diversity brings broader knowledge, perspectives, ideas and experiences to our business, which is invaluable to us and our clients.
Our workforce consists of people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and skills. This diversity is what makes Clough a great place to work. We aim to attract, train and retain people who:
- Live Clough’s principles as their own,
- Are highly capable, and
- Have a desire to actively contribute to the success of the business.
We want to ensure that the engineering and construction industry provides a workplace where everyone feels valued through an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embracing their strengths and their differences, and providing opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We are working hard to ensure our workplace culture embraces the expectations set by our society.
Clough was granted the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for 2019-20 by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). For a copy of our latest gender equality indicators report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, please click here.
In February 2020 Clough’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The RAP outlines and supports Clough’s vision and contribution to reconciliation both internally in the business, and in the communities in which it operates.
Our operations are backed by the skills and values of veterans from all walks of life across the Army, Navy, Air Force, First Responders, and Cadets. Clough is a proud signatory of the Veterans Employment Commitment
Clough’s motivation for diversity is to create a culture that embraces and encourages diversity as it remains one of Clough’s key principles.
Our Board
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Henry Laas is the Group Chief Executive of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Pretoria and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. He has extensive experience in the mineral resources and mining contracting sectors. In his ten years as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation (and its predecessor RUC Mining Contractors), he played an instrumental role in the expansion of the Cementation Mining Group’s global footprint. Henry joined the Clough Board in July 2011.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Eng (Mining) MBA
Peter Bennett was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the oil & gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and has implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Current directorships
Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Non-Executive Director of Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical)
Daniël Grobler joined the Group in 2010 and was appointed as Group Financial Director in April 2017.
He has been employed in various financial and leadership functions within the Group, most recently as Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation, the Group’s African underground mining business.
Prior to that, he fulfilled financial positions including Chief Financial Officer: Underground Mining business platform and Group Corporate Finance Executive, where he engaged with the Group’s financial stakeholders.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Ian Henstock joined the Clough Board in January 2012. He is the Group Commercial Director of Murray & Roberts, and also serves on the Boards of Murray & Roberts Limited and Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining Murray & Roberts, Ian held a number of leadership roles in the financial sector.
He commenced his career with Ernst & Young as an articled clerk, and rose to the position of Executive Deputy Chairman, before joining Capital Partners as Executive Director. Following a period with Deloitte & Touche as Corporate Finance Managing Partner, he took the role of Chief Executive of Bridge Capital, growing that business into a successful niche investment banking firm. In 2004 he was approached by the ABSA Group to head up ABSA Merchant Bank and shortly thereafter was promoted to Deputy Managing Executive of ABSA Corporate & Merchant Bank, a position he held until 2006. At that point he transferred to ABSA Private Bank as Senior Executive: Strategic Wealth Management to create a private wealth capability in the Private Bank.
Current directorships
- Director of Murray & Roberts International Holdings Limited and related subsidiary companies
Qualifications
- B.Compt (Hons) CTA CA(SA), HDip Tax Law MBA
Richard Simons commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Qualifications
B.Com
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Excom
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Peter Bennett (B.Eng (Mechanical)), was appointed as CEO of Clough on 1 February 2016, bringing 26 years’ international experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and infrastructure contracting service sector to the organisation. His experience spans contracting business process, operational, and corporate leadership.
Peter commenced his career as a graduate mechanical engineer with CB&I in Australia. During his 26-year tenure, Peter progressed through a diverse range of roles including engineering, project management, business development, operations management, corporate function management and general management. Prior to joining Clough, Peter was President, Oil & Gas International for CB&I, based in The Hague.
Peter has run multinational business divisions and implemented programs to significantly improve cost and operational performance while delivering workforce and order book growth. He has managed global market expansion and M&A programs. As the VP of Sales, he set new records for business secured for several successive years.
Peter has lived and worked across all of Clough’s strategic growth regions, including Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.
Richard Simons (B.Com) commenced as Clough's Chief Financial Officer in June 2015.
Richard was previously employed at Clough as Group Manager Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2005 to 2010. Reporting to the CFO, he was responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating acquisitions and disposals, managing investments and raising equity or debt facilities to fund investments and projects.
Since leaving Clough, Richard has broadened his financial and international management experience. He held the position of CFO and Company Secretary at Austal Limited before joining Thrifty WA as Chief Executive Officer.
As a senior executive with more than 25 years' management experience, Richard will have overall accountability for finance, accounting, payroll, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information systems and supply chain, while managing our financial reporting obligations to Murray & Roberts.
Roberta Selleck (BSc, Grad Dip Environment Impact Assessment, Education, OH&S), is an HSSE professional with over 20 years’ experience in senior HSSE manager roles across the resource sector. She has held roles in the oil & gas and mining industries, both site and corporate based.
Roberta joined Clough in August 2013 in her current role to support the design, development and implementation of Clough’s HSSE improvement strategy. Significantly, this has included developing the Clough Major Accident Prevention Program to address high risk construction activities undertaken by Clough.
Prior to joining Clough, Roberta was the HSE Manager for the FMG Solomon Operational Readiness team which included the introduction of autonomous hauling strategy for mining at Solomon.
She has a Bachelor of Science along with Graduate Diplomas in Environmental Impact Assessment, Education, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
Christian Ainslie is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for Clough.
Christian joined Clough in 2010. In his role, Christian is responsible for all governance activities across the Group including legal, compliance, audit, risk, quality and company secretariat functions.
Christian challenges the status quo to create the best outcomes for the business through the solutions he delivers. He has been heavily involved with the negotiation of many of Clough’s large project contracts and the resolution of major project claims and formal disputes. He was also responsible for the implementation of Clough’s compliance programmes and global management system.
Prior to joining Clough, Christian worked in private practice both in Australia and the UK across the oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Christian has been recognised as a leading Australian construction lawyer by Doyles Guide and featured in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist, 2018-2020.
Outside of the office, Christian enjoys spending time with family, travelling, fishing, and boating.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance & Investment, KAPLAN
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Laws
Christian is also a member of the Law Society of WA, and the Society of Construction Law.
Martin Siddle is Executive Vice President, North America for Clough.
In his role, Martin drives the continual growth of Clough’s North America business with a strong focus on strategy and providing outstanding delivery capability to top tier clients. He is responsible for all aspects of the region’s operations including building a sustainable order book and pipeline of projects, leading expansion initiatives, achieving financial targets, and building a high-performance team for the safe delivery of our projects.
Martin is passionate about diversity and stimulating a gender balanced workforce for the progression of the construction industry at large. He is an advocate for veteran opportunities to support and repay them for their service, as well graduate opportunities to develop and safeguard the future of the business.
Prior to joining Clough in 2020, Martin’s breadth of experience spanned roles, industries, markets, and continents. He has worked in operations, commercial, business development, directorship, and vice president roles for consultancies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and licensed technologies for the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, onshore & offshore industries.
Over his career, Martin has successfully developed and contracted over $20 billion worth of project work, working on both the owner and contractor side for some of the largest companies in the industry, globally.
Outside of Clough, Martin is a volunteer with the Houston Police Department and Houston SPCA, and also enjoys scuba diving.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Honors), Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Halliburton President’s Leadership Excellence Program, Mays Business School, Texas A&M
Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom
Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom
Martin is Managing Director of Booth Welsh, an engineering technology company, acquired by Clough in 2014.
Martin has led the growth and evolution of Booth Welsh since 2008 to become a multi-discipline engineering services company working globally across a diverse range of sectors. Having built a strong and loyal client portfolio across many industries, Martin is passionate about driving value through enhancing our engineering services with digital technology and showcasing benefits for all sectors.
Martin is a regular speaker at future-focused industry events both in the UK and overseas. He is a self-confessed ‘gadget geek’ and is an early adopter of new technologies, always looking to find the next disruptive innovation.
In his down time, he enjoys long runs, cars and a DIY challenge.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
John Galvin is Executive Vice President, Australia & Asia Pacific (APAC) for Clough.
In his role, John leads and oversees Clough’s APAC Operations. His responsibilities include the safe and profitable delivery of projects, people management and development, risk identification and management, business development and strategy, and adherence to the Clough way.
John is devoted to fostering a workplace the embraces and champions diversity with a strong focus on gender equity, indigenous engagement, reconciliation, talent development and mentoring. In 2017, John was awarded the Women in Resources Champion award for his contributions in supporting diversity.
He is also passionate about delivering initiatives and business improvements which focus on supporting and empowering our project teams.
Before joining Clough in 2018, John worked extensively in the construction industry across all facets of large-scale multidiscipline projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. From site engineer and senior project manager, to leading operational business units, and senior corporate executive and director roles, his breadth of knowledge and experience supports and inspires Clough’s projects and people.
Outside of Clough, John enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, and renovating, and is also an avid carpenter.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering- UWA
Graduate Diploma in Management- Deakin University
Masters in Business Administration (Tech Mgt)- LaTrobe University
General Management Program- Harvard University
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors- AICD
John is also a Chair of Engineers Australia Construction Panel, Chair of CME Equity and Diversity Committee, External Member UWA Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Equity and Diversity Committee, Fellow Institute Engineers Australia, Director of Clough Foundation.
Cynthia Calderon is Group Manager, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement for Clough.
In her role, Cynthia is responsible for the Group’s communications, branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, globally. Her passion for sustainability, gender equity, and corporate social responsibility, is embedded in the work she does across the business. She has been instrumental in the implementation of related company-wide initiatives and projects.
Prior to joining Clough in 2016, Cynthia worked in marketing, communications and sales/business development roles across the energy, construction, engineering, consulting and not-for-profit industries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Advertising Science, IPP
Masters of Marketing, Curtin University
Jing Leong is Chief Business Integration and Security Officer for Clough.
In his role, Jing is responsible for everything with an electrical pulse, including the management and navigation of current and new technologies, the Group’s cyber security, and the protection of its data.
His depth of knowledge into the vast world of technology empowers the organisation by streamlining processes and removing the barriers between technology and our people. Underpinned by his commitment to sustainability and modern energy, Jing has driven Clough’s digital transformation which continues to evolve with new technologies every day.
Before joining Clough in 2017, Jing worked in a variety of technology roles across the software development, IT hardware, banking, construction, retail, and real estate industries.
Outside of work, Jing enjoys fishing, and real estate and capital ventures.
Clough was founded in 1919 by John Oswald Clough.
From inception through to the 1950s, Clough forged a reputation as a quality construction company in its development of schools, and residential and commercial properties throughout Perth. In the 50s, Clough would diversify its services to include civil and engineering contracting. Diversification was again the order of the day in the 60s, as Clough entered and embraced the Mining and Energy industries. Today, Clough works with many of the world’s largest companies to provide engineering, construction, commissioning and asset support services for some of the largest, and most challenging resource projects around the globe.
2021
Clough awarded EPC scope for Waitsia Stage 2 development
2020
Clough Elecnor joint venture, SecureEnergy selected as contractor for Project EnergyConnect.
Clough’s First Reconciliation Action Plan Endorsed
2019
Clough Awarded The Construction Of The Koodaideri Rail Northern Civil Works
Clough Awarded The Civil And Electro-Mechanical Works For The Snowy 2.0 Project
Clough acquires Saulsbury’s Gulf Coast downstream and chemical business unit and its Oil & Ga...
Clough awarded the construction of the Ore Handling Plant (OHP) for the BHP South Flank Project
2019 marks 100 years of Clough. This year we are celebrating all of our historic achievements and lo...
2018
Clough awarded additional scopes of work for Oyu Tolgoi
Clough awarded EPC Contract for the BHP South Flank Project Non-Process Infrastructure
Clough Re-establishes in the Metals & Minerals Industry with Two EPC Wins
Clough awarded early works contract for BHP South Flank Infrastructure Project and Alcoa Impurity Processing Facility.
2017
Clough Suez awarded EPC contract to expand Beenyup Advanced Water Recycling Plant
The Wartsila Clough Consortium is awarded an EPC contract for POM Power Station in Papua New Guinea
Clough AMEC awarded a maintenance services contract to partner with Yara International ASA
Clough awarded EPC contract for upgrade and refurbishment of existing structures at Mundaring Weir
2016
Clough is selected as part of the engineering panel to deliver multi-disciplinary engineering services to Woodside.
Clough AMEC secures the brownfield services contract renewal for ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan offshore ...
Clough awarded hook-up services on both the Ichthys Central Processing Facility (CPF) and Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
Additionally...
With the CPF commencing mobilisation of engineering and technical teams to the SHI fabrication yard in Korea.
2015
Clough acquires Canadian engineering company Enercore
2014
Clough acquires EC&I engineering firm Booth Welsh
Clough acquires consultants CH-IV
Clough AMEC is awarded the Arrow Upstream FEED project in Queensland
BAM Clough awarded design and construction contract for a fifth iron ore loading berth at Anderson Point Facility (AP5)
2013
M&R acquires all minority shares in Clough and Clough delists from ASX
Clough Coens JV is established in Korea
Clough acquires e2o
2012
Chevron award Clough the Wheatstone Hook-up and Commissioning Contract
BAM Clough expands four-fold when awarded the Chevron Wheatstone Jetty and INPEX Ichthys Jetty and Module Offloading Facility contracts
Additionally ...
BAM Clough is awarded the contract to design and construct the Product Loading Facility (PLF) and Tug Berths associated with the Wheatstone Project LNG Plant near Onslow in Western Australia
Clough’s commissioning contractor, e2o, awarded Commissioning Management Services contract on Sant...
2011
Clough Doris JV awarded Ichthys LNG IPMS contract
Clough Downer JV awarded EPC contract for NAAN3 Project (Nitric Acid Plant and Ammonium Nitrate Plan...
2010
BAM Clough is awarded the ExxonMobil PNG LNG Jetty Project
2009
CBI Clough JV awarded the EPC contract for Hides Gas Conditioning Plant, as part of ExxonMobil’s P...
Clough, Diversified and Maunsell AECOM JV awarded the design and construction of Toowoomba Pipeline
Chevron awards the Kellogg Joint Venture the EPCM contract for Australia’s largest ever resource p...
2008
Clough AMEC secures the brownfield services contract renewal for ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan offshore facilities.
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Clough AMEC is awarded the maintenance contract for Chevron’s Barrow Island Facilities
2007
BAM Clough JV awarded the Pluto LNG Jetty project by Woodside
Clough family sells remaining shareholding
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Harold Clough steps down as Chairman after nearly 50 years at the helm of Clough
2005
Woodside awards the Train V Jetty project to BAM Clough
Clough, in joint venture with Aker and Murray & Roberts, is awarded the EPCM contract for Newmo...
2004
Murray & Roberts become a major shareholder
Clough AMEC is awarded the ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan Operations and Maintenance contract
Clough AMEC is established
2003
Clough is awarded the design, construction and commissioning of the Boroo gold processing plant in Mongolia, approximately 110 km north of the capital city, Ulaan Baatar
2002
InterOil awards Clough Niugini the contract to build Papua New Guinea’s first oil refinery
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Origin Energy awards the EPIC contract for the BassGas Project to Clough in Victoria
2001
Woodside awards the EPCM services for the North West Shelf Train IV expansion to the Kellogg JV (Clo...
1998
Clough lists on the ASX
1997
The Clough Sandwell JV undertakes the detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning ...
1996
Baulderstone Clough JV wins the Graham Farmer Freeway Project, the largest underground tunnel in Aus...
1995
Clough Sandwell JV is awarded the Engineering Study contract for the upgrade of Hamersley Iron’s Port Facilities
1994
Clough is awarded the Apache East Spar Project, which later wins Australia’s top Engineering honou...
1993
Clough completes the design and construction of a new crushing and screening facility for Hamersley Iron’s Marandoo operations, near Tom Price in the Pilbara region of Western Australia
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Clough’s activities at BHP Jimblebar Iron Ore facility include the establishment of all minesite infrastructure as well as the construction and operation of two crushing and screening plants.
Between 1991-1993 Clough, through Petrosea, fufills a contract for the Phase 1 and 2 of a major turnkey gas field development project on Pagerungan Besar Island, near Bali
1990
Clough’s operations number 4,000 people in Australia, PNG, UK, Asia, Africa
Clough is awarded a contract for the fabrication of the Goodwyn ‘A’ accommodation and ut...
1989
Clough builds the Tanjung Bara Coal Terminal and mine site infrastructure
Clough Niugini is established in Papua New Guinea
1988
Clough undertakes the complete engineering, procurement and construction of the Kwinana liquid petroleum gas (LPG) plant for Wesfarmers LPG
1985
Harbourworks Clough constructs Australia’s first LNG and Condensate Jetty for Woodside’s North W...
1984
Clough expands into Asia via an Indonesian-based engineering company operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong
1983
Harbourworks Clough JV constructs Australia’s first LNG and Condensate Jetty for Woodside North West Shelf Phase 1
1982
Clough, in joint venture with Harbourworks of the Netherlands, is awarded a turnkey design and construct contract for the installation of a shipping terminal to support the Cooper Basin oil production operations for Santos at Stony Point in South Australia
1981
Clough, in joint venture with FCB of France is awarded the turnkey design, construction and commissioning contract for the paste plant for the new Tomago Aluminium Smelter
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Woodside North Rankin A is the first Woodside project awarded to Clough
1975
Clough is awarded the design, construction and commissioning services for the new Swan Brewery in Ca...
Clough is awarded the upgrade of water supply for the iron ore mining community of Paraburdoo, Western Australia
1972
Clough is awarded the construction of Stirling Bridge a pre-stressed concrete bridge over the Swan River at Fremantle.
1970
Clough expands internationally, entering Indonesia
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Robe River Iron Associates, biggest resource marine facility and the highest jetty anywhere with the height of a six-storey building above sea level at low tide
Operations are established in Queensland. Clough, in joint venture with Thiess and Evans Deakin, successfully completed a major project to construct civil works for a hydroelectric storage and pumping station at Wivenhoe, Queensland
1966
WAPET award Clough its first oil and gas project, the Barrow Island Oilfield Development, setting the tone for Clough’s future
1965
Harbourworks Clough are awarded the materials-handling facility for Hamersley Iron in Parker Point, Western Australia
1964
The Harbourworks Clough Joint Venture is formed (today BAM Clough)
1963
Clough is awarded construction of gravity concrete abutments and reinforced concrete piers to support twenty steel radial gates in order to control flooding at the Ord River diversion dam in Kununurra, Western Australia
1957
Clough is awarded its first major civil project, the Narrows Bridge in Perth, Western Australia
1955
Clough is awarded the construction of Perth’s first high rise – The National Mutual Building
1954
Harold Clough joins his father’s business
1950
Between 1919 and 1950
Clough earns the reputation as a quality builder, constructing schools, residential and commercial buildings across Western Australia
1919
Clough is established by John Oswald Clough
Our Locations
Clough operations span four key regions and multiple international subsidiaries and partnerships to form a global network of operating centres that bring together highly specialised technical services with high value engineering centres.
North America
Asia & Australia
Europe, Africa & the Middle East
Our Global Network
Booth Welsh
Booth Welsh specialise in the provision of electrical, instrumentation and automation design, process consultancy, project management, implementation and commissioning services.
Established in 1989, the company employs over 200 personnel with 60 per cent of the workforce comprising qualified engineers and designers.
Booth Welsh work with blue chip clients operating in the oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. They are the UK market leaders in lifecycle services for control systems from FEED to service and replacement. The group acts as Clough’s global Centre of Excellence for electrical, control instrumentation and automation design.
For more about Booth Welsh visit www.boothwelsh.co.uk
CH·IV
CH·IV International (CH·IV) is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides full spectrum solutions to asset developers, regulators, owners, operators and lenders across the energy, infrastructure and resources industries. The team of expert advisors work in close partnership with their clients to ensure that their assets are developed, designed, constructed and operated safely, in accordance with the project’s technical and commercial specifications while adhering to regulatory and environmental requirements. CH·IV is the independent consulting arm of Clough, providing fully integrated, end-to-end solutions.
With over 150 years of combined engineering experience, CH·IV takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of technical accuracy, proficiency and integrity, setting new safety and performance benchmarks every single day. CH·IV was established in 2001 and is a wholly owned company of Clough.
To find out more visit www.ch-iv.com.
e2o
e2o is a global asset services company recognised for delivering valuable and sustainable solutions to its clients from engineering to operations. THey provide peace of mind to their clients and maximise the value of their assets through a new perspective to asset services that is reflected by their commitment to innovation, simplification, availability, and zero harm.
For more about e2o visit e2o.com.au
Clough AMEC
Clough AMEC is a leading Australian-based provider of asset support solutions. The company offers intelligent, engineering-led services to enable the operation, maintenance and upgrade of offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities throughout Australia and South East Asia.
Clough AMEC’s overarching goal is to maximise the life and profitability of clients’ onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities by delivering reliable, schedule-driven asset support solutions that work first time, every time.
For more about Clough AMEC visit cloughamec.com.au