DAVID CARTER

David first joined Beca in 1987 and was appointed Executive Chair in 2017.

Throughout his career at Beca, he has filled a wide range of technical, management and executive roles, including Chief Technical Officer, Asia Regional Director, Australia Managing Director, Group Director Health and Safety, and Managing Director of Corporate Operations [could replace with, both within New Zealand and offshore – up to you what you do]. He also holds an extensive track record in leading and delivering major infrastructure projects including the America’s Cup Auckland Viaduct Basin redevelopment, Project Manukau, Melbourne Airport’s A380 runway widening project and the Victorian Desalination Plant. Latterly he has played a key role in driving Beca’s long-term strategic direction, focus on professional excellence and the enhancement of its leading edge technical capability

Outside of Beca, he is a director of Meridian Energy Limited, a trustee and Chair of The University of Auckland Foundation and a Guardian of The Aotearoa Circle.  He is also a member of The University of Auckland’s Civil and Environmental Advisory Board and has held a range of other governance positions, including Chair of the Hutt Valley Water Services Board, Chair of the Wood Beca Board, a board member of Leadership Development Corporation and past President of the Auckland University Engineers Association. He was also a founding board member of the Sustainable Business Council and sat on the Advisory Board of NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research).

Passions outside of work include sailing and skiing.  With three teenage children, his weekends are suitably occupied.

SPEAKING IN SESSION:

"Power breakfast - Climate leadership - Day two, 7:30AM