Driven, adaptable, and disciplined manager with 25 years’ experience leading diverse teams across a range of heavy industries, including leading into new markets. Self-motivated leader with experience in strategy development and execution. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across different sectors and cultures (Australia, Timor-Leste, USA, PNG, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan). Outcome focussed with a strong track record of conceiving and executing new market strategies and operational improvements leading to superior financial results.Relies on natural inquisitiveness, strong analytical skills, and engaging leadership style to develop high performing teams to develop new-market strategies, turn around underperforming projects, and secure superior project outcomes for customers and shareholders. Experience covers a range of project types in both hard-dollar and soft-dollar contracting, across mining and metals, oil and gas, and infrastructure.Has held key roles in establishing Clough as a leading contractor in the Queensland coal seam gas market – securing over $2B in contracts
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Civil Construction ManagerJohn Holland Mar 2023 - Nov 2023Melbourne Cbd, Victoria, AuCivil and Utilities Construction for Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 -
General Manager, Strategy And Business DevelopmentMpc Kinetic Jul 2022 - Dec 2022Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AuGrew addressable market 10 fold. Established strategic and pre-contracts governance. Identified and developed new growth sectors with entry strategies. Secured strategic partnerships. -
Defence, Government, And Power Sector LeadClough Apr 2020 - Apr 2022Perth, Western Australia, AuDeveloped and executed Clough's Defence Sector Strategy to win Clough's first Defence project. -
Project Director - Hides Power Project $100MClough Sep 2019 - Mar 2020Perth, Western Australia, Au
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General Manager Tendering/Business Development Manager/Tender Manager/Project ManagerClough Nov 2009 - Nov 2019Perth, Western Australia, Au
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Strategy And Business Development ManagerClough 2015 - 2019Perth, Western Australia, Au
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Commercial And Business Services ManagerClough 2014 - 2014Perth, Western Australia, Au
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Project ManagerClough 2013 - 2014Perth, Western Australia, AuTurned around under-performing $110M pa department.
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Senior Project EngineerWds Limited 2007 - 2009Brisbane, Queensland, AuAppointed Project Engineer for engineering and construction of the Braemar 2 Pipeline – Australia’s second ‘storage’ pipeline. Led engineering, logistics, and subcontracts to more than double the project margin for Delco which doubled the business sale price to WDS Limited. Accountable to the project manager to lead and manage engineering, procurement, logistics, subcontracts, budget, cost control, and variations (comprising 20% of scope).• Executed variations and managed engineering and supply chain to more than double project margin; and• Supported project manager to execute project four months ahead of schedule. -
Plant ManagerWds Limited 2006 - 2007Brisbane, Queensland, AuRecruited by Delco from Army to turn around under-performing plant department – achieved 6 months ahead of schedule and under budget. Conducted a successful fleet wide rationalisation and renewal process, auctioning obsolete assets and reinvesting in remaining assets.• Transitioned plant department from cost centre into profit centre with market returns;• Tripled plant availability while lowering operating costs; and• Designed and implemented a computerised asset management system.
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Senior Ram EngineerAustralian Army 2004 - 2006Canberra, AuDue to superior undergraduate results and annual performance reviews, was selected to attend post-graduate study (2003-2004) in order to lead Army’s RAM team. Led a team of RAM engineers providing reliability engineering and testing advice to dozens of Army’s capital acquisition projects exceeding $3B.• Developed and delivered Army’s RAM engineering course;• Tripled output within six months of appointment by re-engineering the service delivery model;• Improved the safety and reliability of Army equipment while reducing life cycle and logistics costs; and• Coordinated, developed, and delivered RAM training course. -
Army OfficerAustralian Army 1993 - 2006Canberra, AuVarious combat, logistics, and engineering roles across Australia and internationally.
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Reliability Consultant - Us ArmyAustralian Army 2004 - 2004Canberra, AuDue to outstanding academic results and military experience, sought out by University of Maryland professor to provide reliability engineering consulting advice to a US Army defense contractor to improve the reliability of wearable Life Sign Detection biometric sensors supplied to the US Army.
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Supply Chain Manager, Main Battle TankAustralian Army 2002 - 2002Canberra, AuLed a team of logisticians and technicians supporting Australia’s tanks. Conducted system wide review of procurement processes across 18,000 SKUs and 1,100 repair contracts and streamlined processes.
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Reliability ConsultantUs Army 2004 - 2004Arlington, Virginia, UsI provided reliability engineering advice to developers of biometric vests for soldiers to assist developers select and refine their technology choices. -
EngineerDepartment Of Transport And Main Roads 1997 - 1997Brisbane, Queensland, Au
Daniel Yates Education Details
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The University Of QueenslandMaster Of Business Administration (Mba) -
University Of MarylandReliability Engineering
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Rmit UniversityIntegrated Logistics Management
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Royal Military College - DuntroonStrategy
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The University Of QueenslandMechanical And Space Engineering
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St Peters Lutheran College
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Jakarta International Multicultural School
Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Yates
What is Daniel Yates's role at the current company?
Daniel Yates's current role is General Manager | Strategy.
What schools did Daniel Yates attend?
Daniel Yates attended The University Of Queensland, University Of Maryland, Rmit University, Royal Military College - Duntroon, The University Of Queensland, St Peters Lutheran College, Jakarta International Multicultural School.
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