Laing O’Rourke appoints Managing Director for Australia

After serving as Acting Managing Director of the Australian business for the past 12 months, Mark Dimmock has now been confirmed in the role on a permanent basis.

Rebecca Hanley will continue her work as Group Director Strategic Programmes, focusing on Laing O’Rourke’s future growth strategies across both the Australian and European businesses.

As Managing Director, Mark will lead the Australia Executive Committee (AEC) and represent the Hub on the Group Executive Committee.

Mark, who joined Laing O’Rourke in 2015, is a civil engineer with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from AGSM. Throughout his career, he has delivered projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Prior to taking on the role of Laing O’Rourke’s Acting Managing Director in 2023, Mark focused on business development in his position as Director – Clients & Markets.

Group Chief Executive Officer, Cathal O’Rourke said:

“Mark’s passion for our team, our clients and the industry has been evident in his leadership of Laing O’Rourke over the past twelve months.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with him and the wider Australian Executive Committee as we continue to deliver certainty for our clients and contribute to a sector which is ready for fresh thinking and transformational change.”

Managing Director - Australia, Mark Dimmock said:

“It’s an honour to be appointed as Managing Director of the Australian business on a permanent basis.

“Laing O’Rourke is well known across the industry for its strong culture and for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. I’m looking forward to leading the business during a time when both the sector and the community can benefit from our expertise in modern methods of construction, and innovation in how infrastructure projects are designed, procured, and delivered.”