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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&nbsp;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&nbsp;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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Paul is Chief Investment Officer and a Director for Plenary Group.



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.



In March, it was announced Paul will succeed David Lamming as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.

Paul Crowe

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Warwick joined Plenary in 2013 after a successful career in law and corporate mergers and acquisitions.&nbsp; He has worked on and led project and corporate finance transactions totalling over A$15b, including the capital raise which resulted in ADQ’s investment in Plenary. 



Warwick is responsible for much of Plenary’s corporate development activity.&nbsp;Notable highlights include leading Plenary’s capital raise and Middle East joint venture with ADQ; leading the strategy for Plenary’s entry into the European market in 2022; Plenary’s portfolio refinancing in 2021; and developing Plenary’s Crowne Plaza hotel in Geelong, Australia (currently under construction).



Warwick holds an LLB (Hons) and BCom (Finance) from Melbourne University.

Warwick Taylor

Oliver Barbagallo

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Oliver is based in the United Arab Emirates and is responsible for originating infrastructure development opportunities and leading Plenary’s bid teams for infrastructure projects across the Middle East. He is also responsible for leading Plenary’s Middle East business as the co-head of the regional platform.



Oliver has been actively involved in all Plenary’s development activities in the region and has extensive experience in successful project origination – leading the financial and commercial structuring and execution of PPP projects across the education, health, accommodation and transportation sectors. Oliver was instrumental in the successful Plenary bids for the Zayed City Schools PPP project and a number of ongoing processes.



Oliver joined Plenary after five years with Macquarie Capital based in Singapore, where he was responsible for managing the development and delivery of a range of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the Asian region. Prior to joining Macquarie, Oliver established the PPP function for Samsung C&amp;T in Seoul, Korea and developed PPP projects in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Oliver worked in business development roles for Transurban in Australia prior to his time in the Middle East.

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Moustafa is based in the United Arab Emirates and co-heads Plenary’s business activities in the Middle East.



Prior to joining in 2021, he was CEO and Managing Director of one of the leading diversified international contractors in the Middle East.



He has more than 22 years of experience in the banking industry, construction, management and has held senior roles with CIMIC Group, Macquarie Bank, National Australia Bank, UBS and Citigroup.



Moustafa is the founder of the Islamic Museum of Australia. He is the author of Boundless Plains: The Australian Muslim Connection and The Journey: Establishing Australia’s First Islamic Museum. He was also Executive Producer of the documentary, Boundless Plains: The Australian Muslim Connection.



In 2015, Moustafa was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia by the Australian&nbsp;Government and in 2021 was Highly Commended by the Victorian Government for community response and recovery.



He was selected as one of The World’s Most Influential Young Arabs under the age of 40 by Arabian Business, and in 2016 was awarded the distinguished Alumni Award by La Trobe University. He is also an advisory board member of the AUS/UAE Business Council.

Moustafa Fahour

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James Dixon has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure development, with a focus on public-private partnerships. He has gained cross-border transactional experience across Australia, Europe, the UK, and GCC.



At Plenary, he has been a senior member of the origination team, holding key leadership responsibilities on our civil and social PPP projects. James has led major PPP projects, including as Plenary’s bid director for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project and will bring this valuable experience to projects in the Middle East.



James has proven experience managing all phases of projects from origination to execution and stakeholder management. His responsibilities include steering committee participation, bid directorship, commercial and financial lead, and ongoing strategic leadership to his teams.

James Dixon

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Yaser Al Nuaimi is a renowned Emirati expert in public-private partnerships. With an illustrious career and extensive experience in driving PPP initiatives, Yaser has been instrumental in shaping the UAE’s infrastructure development landscape.



Yaser joins Plenary Middle East following his tenure as Head of the PPP Department at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), where he played a pivotal role in establishing the UAE as a global leader in PPPs, particularly in education, healthcare, and housing.



Before his tenure at ADIO, Yaser held key roles in the Abu Dhabi Housing Centre, Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada), and as General Secretary of the Executive Council. These positions showcased his ability to manage complex projects, make strategic decisions, and contribute to the Emirate&#8217;s infrastructure and business development.



Yaser has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master&#8217;s Degree in Engineering Management. Additionally, his accreditation as a Project Management Professional highlights his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in his field.



As a respected figure in the sector, he has successfully spearheaded transformative projects, working closely with both government and private entities to deliver world-class outcomes.

Yaser Al Nuaimi

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