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Belinda is Head of Sustainability and ESG and a Queensland Representative for Plenary.



She is responsible for formulating Plenary’s sustainability and ESG charter and strategy and for overseeing the implementation of sustainability and ESG initiatives.&nbsp;



Belinda also provides commercial advisory services across Plenary’s Queensland-based projects and as a representative of Plenary in Queensland.



Prior to joining Plenary, Belinda held senior in-house legal roles in Australia and overseas, including as the general counsel of a multinational full-service telecommunications company, advising on a broad range of corporate, commercial, finance, regulatory and telecommunications matters in the UK, the US, Latin America and the Caribbean.



During this time Belinda developed a deep appreciation of the power of well-planned and deployed infrastructure to deliver transformative outcomes for local communities.&nbsp;



Belinda holds undergraduate degrees in Business and Law from Queensland University of Technology, a Master of Laws from University of Melbourne,&nbsp;and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Sydney.

Belinda Bradberry

Chi-Ling Looi

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Chi-Ling is Plenary’s most senior representative in Asia, having joined Plenary in 2006.



She has been based in Singapore since the establishment of Plenary’s Singapore office in 2008.



Chi-Ling has specialised in advising upon and arranging debt financing for a wide range of Plenary&#8217;s public-private partnership projects and has been actively involved in the successful financing of the majority of our major infrastructure investments in Asia Pacific.



Her experience includes arranging debt financings for the Zayed City Schools PPP in Abu Dhabi, Sydney Metro Northwest and its City &amp; Southwest extension, and the first two stages of the Gold Coast Light Rail project, and she managed the original debt financings for the Toowoomba Bypass, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Barwon Biosolids Management projects.



Before joining Plenary, Chi-Ling worked in Hong Kong and Melbourne for the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ where she was responsible for sourcing and executing project and corporate financing transactions across Asia Pacific.



Prior to joining BTMU, Chi-Ling was based in London where she was responsible for the non-recourse financing of a number of major independent power projects for InterGen, and was previously a key member of the project finance advisory team of Schroders.

Chris Clifton

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Chris is Chief Operating Officer for Plenary Group, and has ultimate responsibility for Plenary’s assets through both delivery and operational &nbsp;phases. He also acts as a Director on a number of the SPV boards.



Chris joined Plenary in 2010, has over 20 years construction, asset management and infrastructure advisory experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce along with a PhD. He is also is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chris Whitefield, Executive Director, Communications and Community

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Chris leads the development and implementation of Plenary’s communications and stakeholder engagement strategies at a corporate level and across Plenary’s projects and communities.



Responsibilities include media and external communications, market positioning, stakeholder and community engagement, and ESG initiatives.



He leads Plenary&#8217;s <a href="https://plenary.com/apac/about/reconciliation">reconciliation</a> journey, championing Plenary’s reconciliation initiatives with First Nations peoples and organisations in Australia. In 2020, he led the development and implementation of Plenary’s inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan and, as chair of the RAP working group, leads its ongoing development and implementation.



Chris joined Plenary in 2015 with more than a decade of experience across the public and private sectors.



He acts a Trustee on behalf of Plenary for the <a href="https://www.ceda.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Committee for Economic Development of Australia</a>, is a member of <a href="https://melbourne.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Committee for Melbourne</a>’s <a href="https://melbourne.org.au/news/standing-committees/#:~:text=The%20Future%20Economy%20Standing%20Committee,and%20CEO%2C%20MedCorp%20Technologies)." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future Economy Standing Committee</a>, is a board member of the <a href="https://ballaratfoto.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ballarat International Foto Biennale</a> and is a former board member and treasurer of the <a href="https://www.iabcvic.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victorian chapter of International Association of Business Communicators</a>.



Chris is a graduate of the <a href="https://www.aicd.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Australian Institute of Company Directors</a>, holds a Master of Business (with Distinction) from <a href="https://www.rmit.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RMIT University</a> and a Bachelor of Commerce from <a href="https://www.deakin.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deakin University</a>.

Chris Whitefield

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Clare Shiell joined Plenary in October 2022 and has strategic oversight of Plenary’s delivery phase projects. Clare provides essential support to project teams, senior management and the Plenary board to understand and manage the risks and challenges within our delivery assets. Clare is also a member of the Plenary executive leadership team.  



Clare has over 24 years’ experience across public and private sector corporations, including executive positions at the Department of Justice, Department of Health, and private sector infrastructure organisations.&nbsp; Clare has been involved in and has led the delivery and operations of some of Victoria’s largest public-private partnerships in justice and health.



Clare holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management (Applied) from Federation University. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clare Shiell

David Lamming

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David joined Plenary at its inception in 2004, and since that time has played an integral part in the development of the business from its standing start to becoming a market leading infrastructure business that Plenary is today.



David took over as Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of 2020, and from there he oversees the day-to-day running of Plenary’s business in <a href="https://plenary.com/anz">Australia and New Zealand</a>, <a href="https://plenary.com/asia-middle-east">Asia and the Middle East</a> and the <a href="https://plenary.com/uk-europe">UK and Europe</a>, managing a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff and driving the group’s growth strategy.



David transitioned into this role from his former role as Chief Investment Officer, which he held since 2017. As Chief Investment Officer, he was responsible for Plenary’s capital deployment, specifically including the implementation and management of the group’s corporate debt and other financing relationships, with oversight of new investments and divestments at a corporate level.



He previously held the position of Head of Origination, being ultimately responsible for Plenary’s pursuit of project opportunities and during which time he was actively involved in the structuring, negotiation and execution of a number of projects undertaken or tendered by the group.



From 2012, he was responsible for the oversight and management of Plenary&#8217;s interest in the <a href="https://southwharfmelbourne.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Wharf Melbourne</a> retail and commercial precinct, developed in conjunction with the <a href="https://plenary.com/apac/project/melbourne-convention-and-exhibition-centre">Melbourne Convention Centre</a> project.



Before joining Plenary, David worked at <a href="https://www.abnamro.com/en/information/legal-merger-2019" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ABN AMRO</a> in the Melbourne-based Infrastructure Capital team which had, at that time, a market-leading position in the delivery of social infrastructure projects, having been responsible for more than 30 successful projects.



Previous roles for David included property investment banking and several years working as a property and commercial lawyer.



Follow David on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lamming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a>.

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Emma has more than 25 years&#8217; experience as a lawyer including 17 years as a partner at top-tier law firm Allens. During her time at Allens, Emma led the firm’s national projects and development practice and was a member of the firm’s executive committee.



Emma has a long history with Plenary having been the lead legal adviser on many Plenary projects including the AgriBio Centre for AgriBioscience, Single LEAP 1 and 2, Western Roads Upgrade, Sydney Metro City and Southwest and Gold Coast Light Rail.



On retiring from the Allens partnership in 2022, Emma runs her own executive coaching and leadership development business.



She is an active member of Chief Executive Women and long-time supporter of Western Chances.



Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Melbourne and is currently completing a Master of Science in Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney.

Emma Warren

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Gearóid joined the company in August 2023 and is responsible for leading Plenary&#8217;s corporate affairs function, which includes communications, government and stakeholder relations, and brand and reputation activities.



Before Plenary, Gearóid was based in Hong Kong for almost a decade where he held executive positions at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and HSBC Bank. Earlier in his career, Gearóid worked in government and politics, including in roles with the Australian Government, the US Department of State, the 2008 US Presidential Campaign, and the New York State Legislature.



Gearóid has a Masters Degree in Government (hons) and a Bachelors Degree in Government &amp; Public Policy (hons) from University College Cork. He completed his postgraduate degree at Boston College, and was a Thomas M. Whalen Scholar at the College of Saint Rose, New York.

Gearóid O’Leary

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Gregory is a director of Plenary Asia Pacific and sits on the board of six projects &#8211; AgriBio, Centre for AgriBioscience, Casey Hospital, South Australian Police and Courts, Single LEAP 1, Single LEAP 2 and Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.&nbsp;



He is currently an Investment Director at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, which he joined in 2016. Gregory has over a decade of experience in infrastructure investment and has previous worked on assets including Port of Brisbane and DP World Australia.



Gregory holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science and Master of Commerce (Hons) from The University of Melbourne.

Gregory Lovell

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Jean-Étienne Leroux is Managing Director, Infrastructure – Australia and New Zealand and Managing Director at CDPQ Sydney and Non-Executive Director of Plenary Group.



Jean-Étienne Leroux is responsible for all of CDPQ&#8217;s infrastructure activities in Australia and New Zealand. As head of the region, he also takes an active part in positioning CDPQ as a partner of choice across all asset classes, in promoting CDPQ’s brand image and in representing the organisation with the financial and business community, as well as with key stakeholders. He oversees a team of professionals responsible for targeting promising opportunities for CDPQ in the region. The portfolio under his management includes assets in public transportation, water and energy distribution, utilities, toll roads, airports and ports.



Jean-Étienne is also responsible for the Sydney office, where he has worked since 2015. He joined CDPQ in 2001, first working as Director, then Senior Director, Infrastructure. Prior to that, he was an Analyst, then Director, Investment, Private Equity.



He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and quantitative methods, as well as a Master’s in Financial Management and Engineering from HEC Montréal. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).



Jean-Étienne sits on the Boards of Directors of Plenary Group Holdings, the Port of Brisbane, the WestConnex (toll roads), Northwest Rapid Transit (Sydney Metro) and Transgrid, the New South Wales electricity transmission network. He is also a past member of the Boards of InTransit BC, the Budapest airport, South East Water UK as well as the Monitoring Committee of Fiera Axium Infrastructure.

Jean-Étienne Leroux

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John is an experienced projects and infrastructure lawyer. He joined Plenary in 2016.



John is responsible for legal, risk, governance and compliance issues across Plenary’s Asia Pacific business. He also serves as company secretary for the majority of Plenary’s project portfolio.



Before joining Plenary, John worked as a specialist PPP investment counsel for a large European infrastructure business.



He has also worked in project finance for one of Australia’s leading law firms and worked at an Australian toll road concessionaire assisting with construction issues.

John Andrew

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John O’Rourke is a co-founder and non-executive director of Plenary, a global investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships (PPPs).



John was Plenary’s inaugural Chair from Plenary’s inception in 2004 to 2024.



Since the establishment of Plenary in Australia in 2004, Plenary has developed a portfolio of infrastructure assets across Australia, North America, United Kingdom and the Middle East.



Prior to establishing Plenary in 2004, John spent 10 years leading the Melbourne-based Infrastructure Capital business of ABN AMRO (formerly BZW).



He is a board member of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and in December 2022 appointed President of the Richmond Football Club where he had been a member of the board since 2015.



John was also a board director of the Victoria Racing Club from 2011-2020, and during his term served as Honorary Treasurer and Vice Chairman.

John O’Rourke

Kate Stone

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With more than 15 years’ people and culture experience, Kate has deep expertise in HR strategy, organisational culture and development, talent acquisition and automation.



Prior to joining Plenary in 2022, Kate held senior people and culture roles with Insurance Australia Group, AUB Group and Victorian Managed Insurance Authority.



Kate is a former member of PwC’s Skills for Australia Committee and founded a learning and development academy for the financial services industry, one of the programs receiving an ANZIIF finalist nomination for learning program of the year.



She is also the co-founder of digital culture start-up The Workability Index.



Kate holds a Master of Business Administration majoring in Human Resources Development from the Australian Institute of Business.

Morné Swanepoel

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Morné has been the Chief Financial Officer of Plenary Group since its establishment in 2004.



Morné is responsible for the structuring of the Group’s equity interests, managing its risk profile and treasury function. He developed Plenary Group’s internal control and financial reporting frameworks from inception, and built and leads the corporate and finance teams of the business. Morné also acts as a Director and Company Secretary of the Group&#8217;s project entities.



After his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Johannesburg, Morné worked for both Credit Suisse First Boston and Schroder Investment Management in London before migrating to Australia in June 2000. Following a role as Chief Operating Officer of a diverse unlisted investment vehicle, Morné was well-equipped to join the Plenary Team.

Patrick Lauren

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Patrick joined Plenary in May 2008, and has been heavily involved in some of Plenary&#8217;s most significant projects and opportunities.



He leads the Sydney Origination team, responsible for pricing, structuring, negotiating and execution of transactions from inception to financial close.



Patrick is actively involved in all projects tendered in the NSW market and successfully led the Plenary team on the Sydney Metro Northwest project, and stages 1 and 2 of the Gold Coast Light Rail project.



Before joining Plenary, Patrick worked for five years as an Investment Manager for Telereal Trillium in London, a property and infrastructure investment company.



At Telereal Trillium Patrick was involved in transactions for major European infrastructure assets, property portfolios and PFI concessions.

Damien Augustinus

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Damien leads the Melbourne Origination team, which focuses on the bidding and development of infrastructure and property projects in the Asia-Pacific region.



Since joining Plenary in 2010, Damien’s project experience includes leading numerous bids and involvement in projects such as the Sydney Metro Northwest, Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, High Capacity Metro Trains and the Western Roads Upgrade.



Damien has also been closely involved in the development of Plenary&#8217;s equity and debt initiatives.&nbsp;



Before joining Plenary, Damien gained significant Australian and international infrastructure development experience as a Director in the Infrastructure Finance team at Babcock &amp; Brown based in Singapore and Melbourne, and as an Associate Director in the Infrastructure Capital Group of ABN AMRO based in Melbourne.



Prior to joining ABN AMRO, Damien was a Director in the Structured Projects group at CIBC World Markets in London.

Paul Crowe

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Paul is a Director and Chief Investment Officer for Plenary Group in Asia Pacific.



As Chief Investment Officer, he is responsible for Plenary’s deal origination, structuring and negotiation in the region.



Paul has extensive industry experience having operated in infrastructure and finance markets for more than two decades and is a recognised industry expert in public-private partnership developments.



Paul has been extensively involved in the structuring and execution of most of Plenary&#8217;s major infrastructure investments in the region and has lead Plenary’s Origination team for almost 10 years.



Paul holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Science and Master of Applied Finance.

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Paul is co-founder and Chair of Plenary, and was the Asia Pacific CEO from 2004 until 2019.



He is Chair of the Parklife Metro entity delivering the <a href="https://plenary.com/apac/project/sydney-metro-western-sydney-airport-sstom">Sydney Metro &#8211; Western Sydney Airport PPP</a> and represents Plenary on the boards of the <a href="https://plenary.com/apac/project/sydney-metro">Sydney Metro North West and City and Southwest projects</a>.



Before Plenary Paul worked at ABN AMRO for nine years in the Infrastructure Capital team, including as head of the group. Prior to ABN AMRO, Paul worked at KPMG in the Audit and Advisory division.



Paul is also a board director of SCEGGS Darlinghurst and the Belvoir Theatre.

Paul Oppenheim

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Ray is a founding director of Plenary Group. He has more than 25 years experience in banking and capital markets underwriting for the Australian corporate, institutional and infrastructure marketplace.&nbsp;



Plenary Group manages a portfolio PPP projects across Australia, Canada and the US including a significant number of market leading PPP projects, most notably The Sydney Metro Northwest and The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.&nbsp;



Prior to joining Plenary Group, Ray spent eleven years at leading Australian financial institutions BZW Australia Limited and ABN AMRO, having previously spent 10 years as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse, Sydney, and KPMG in Dublin.&nbsp;



Ray is also a non-executive director of the Commonwealth Government business enterprise, the Moorebank Intermodal Company.

Ray Wilson

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Sergio is responsible for the structuring and successful tendering of infrastructure projects for development, operations, long-term ownership and management by Plenary.&nbsp;



Sergio has been actively involved in all projects tendered in NSW and has extensive experience in successful project origination &#8211; leading the financial and commercial structuring and execution of PPP projects across the accommodation, transportation and health sectors. Sergio was instrumental in the successful Plenary bids for the Queensland Schools Project, The Sydney Metro Northwest Project and the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Project.&nbsp;



Prior to joining Plenary, Sergio spent over five years at a specialist actuarial consulting practice, providing advice to both private and public sector clients across both the insurance and financial services industries.

Sergio Calcarao

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