Dean Draper

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MBA, BBUS

Managing Director since 18 September 2023 and Chief Executive Officer since 21 November 2022, Dean is an experienced executive having held senior roles in the industrial sector both in Australia and overseas. Most recently, Dean held the roles of Managing Director and CEO of Ixom (former Orica Chemicals business), based in Melbourne. Prior to leading the Ixom business, Dean spent over 17 years in several senior executive positions at BASF, a large multi-national chemicals company. This included 4 years as Managing Director of BASF’s operations across the ASEAN region.

Dean holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Monash Mt Eliza Business school, a Bachelor of Business from Monash University in Melbourne, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD Business School, France.

Garth Campbell-Cowan

Chief Financial Officer, BCom, FCA

Garth is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with over 30 years’ experience heading up Finance functions with both a strategic and commercial focus. Garth started his career with Arthur Anderson, before moving into various finance roles in the Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, and Mining industries.

Garth holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ. Garth has also completed a Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment with the Securities Institute of Australia.

Meredith Rhimes

Senior Legal Counsel and Company Secretary, BA, LLB, FGIA

Meredith is a lawyer with over 19 years’ experience, including working in private practice and in-house for a multinational corporation. Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University (Canada) and a Bachelor of Laws from Western University (Canada) and has practiced law in Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

Renée Cerveri-Tekani

Executive General Manager – People and Culture, BCom, BA

Renée comes to the Engenco Group from ASX listed Coles Group where Renée was Head of People and Culture, after previously holding the role of Head of Learning and Organisational Development. Renée has also worked with National Australia Bank in a range of senior HR roles. Renée brings to the Group extensive capability in the execution of people and culture strategies within a large publicly listed company, coupled with excellent internal consultancy and stakeholder engagement skills.

Renée holds a Bachelor of Commerce / Arts (Management & Psychology) from Monash University and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, also from Monash University Melbourne.

Mark Bain

Executive General Manager – Digital, BBus (BusInfoSys)

Mark is a senior technology leader, with extensive experience defining and implementing business, cyber security and technology strategies.  Mark has worked on many digital deliveries and agile technology transformations across several industries, focusing on business strategy and developing stakeholder engagement.  Mark started his career in consulting and project management and ran his own consultancy as a partner to Microsoft for several years. Mark joins us most recently from Telstra Health, where he was the Chief Information Officer.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Business, Business Information Systems from RMIT in Melbourne.  He is also a Scaled Agile (SAFe) Program Consultant, a Certified Project Management Professional and holds certification in Cyber Security.

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Geoff Thorn

Executive General Manager Rail, BE Mechanical Engineering

Geoff is a senior rail executive with over 30 years’ experience holding various senior management, manufacturing, maintenance and engineering roles for companies including Gemco Rail, Clyde Engineering/Downer EDI Rail, Morrison Knudsen of Australia, State Rail Authority of NSW and Tyco Electronics. Geoff has been directly involved in numerous, large scale contracts for the design, manufacture, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of locomotives, wagons and electrical multiple unit passenger cars for key domestic and international rail customers.

Geoff holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Brett O’Connor

Executive General Manager – Workforce Solutions, AdvDip VocEd, Dip Mgt, Dip Eng/A

Brett is an experienced and knowledgeable leader. With a background in Engineering, Brett joins the Engenco Group having recently worked with Transport NSW, where he was the Executive Director for Learning & Development and the CEO at TfNSW Registered Training Organisation. Having previously held a combination of public and private sector leadership roles, Brett has built and transformed successful training and labour hire businesses, serving the transportation industry.

Mark Griffith

General Manager – Drivetrain, MBA

Mark is a business leader with extensive experience across commercial, operational, and supply chain functions. He joined the Engenco Group with a strong record of building high-performing teams, delivering strategic growth, and improving business performance through systems thinking and structured execution.

Before becoming General Manager of Drivetrain, Mark held senior roles spanning supply chain, operations, sales, and product strategy. His background includes significant experience in operational and strategic design, new market development, and the implementation of enterprise systems.

Mark holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Graduate Certificate in Management from the Australian Institute of Business.

Simon England

General Manager – Convair Engineering, MBA, B.Eng, GAICD

Simon has more than twenty years’ experience across engineering, manufacturing, transport, and mining services. He has held senior operational and executive roles spanning engineering, operations, sales, and general management, leading multi-function teams and delivering strong commercial, safety, and cultural outcomes.

Simon brings a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and governance capability, and is known for driving operational excellence and building high-performing, engaged workplaces, he consistently strengthens organisational capability and delivers sustainable results.

Simon holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.