David Quinn Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Sugar Terminals Limited is a globally competitive provider of storage and handling solutions for bulk sugar and other commodities. Each year STL manages over 4.5 million tonnes of commodities through its 6 strategically located bulk handling terminals. Our focus is on providing a safe and efficient supply chain so that our customers can compete in the global marketplace. STL is publicly listed on the NSX.

Brisbane, Australia

DASH 4 Solutions provides strategic and operational consulting services to multiple businesses in a wide variety of sectors. Current assignments include:- engaged by the CEO and COO of the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd to undertake a variety of strategic initiatives relating to growth opportunities for the Port- engaged by the CEO of Linfox Australia and New Zealand to lead the successful acquisition and integration of the large scale Aurizon Intermodal business (subject to ACCC approval)… Show more DASH 4 Solutions provides strategic and operational consulting services to multiple businesses in a wide variety of sectors. Current assignments include:- engaged by the CEO and COO of the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd to undertake a variety of strategic initiatives relating to growth opportunities for the Port- engaged by the CEO of Linfox Australia and New Zealand to lead the successful acquisition and integration of the large scale Aurizon Intermodal business (subject to ACCC approval) into the Linfox Group- engaged by the CEO of a large private Civil and Mining Services Contractor to assist in a business restructuring and capital raising- providing strategic advice for proponents in the 'Energy from Waste' sector Show less

Brisbane

Established Building Queensland as an independent statutory body specifically to provide the Queensland Government with expert advice on all major infrastructure projects ($50M+) in the state. Building Queensland plays a critical role in early project evaluation, develops business cases, procures and delivers (where directed) the states’ most significant infrastructure projects across all sectors. Projects have included:1. $5.4Bn Cross River Rail Project. 2. $600M+ European Train… Show more Established Building Queensland as an independent statutory body specifically to provide the Queensland Government with expert advice on all major infrastructure projects ($50M+) in the state. Building Queensland plays a critical role in early project evaluation, develops business cases, procures and delivers (where directed) the states’ most significant infrastructure projects across all sectors. Projects have included:1. $5.4Bn Cross River Rail Project. 2. $600M+ European Train Control System Project3. $400M+ Public Safety Regional Radio Communications Project 4. $600M+ Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Project5. multiple dam and bulk water projects6. multiple Port, road transport, health, education and correctional facility projectsOn secondment from Qld Treasury, I was the inaugural Chief Executive Officer tasked directly by the Deputy Premier to establish and operationalise the entity —a key election commitment of the incoming Queensland Government. The role reported to a predominantly private sector Board of 8 and is critically involved in setting strategic direction, engaging directly with the very senior levels of both the State and Federal Governments, Director Generals of all government departments, the CEO’s and Boards of Government Owned Corporations, the private sector constructors, developers and financiers and the community. Building Queensland is also required to produce and publish a 6 monthly list of priority infrastructure projects for government funding consideration.David returned to Qld Treasury in Q2 2017, and after being tasked by the Under Treasurer to complete a strategic review of a large scale ICT Project and providing his findings and recommendations to the the Under Treasurer and his Leadership Team, he had by then completed the term of his Senior Executive Contract. Show less

Brisbane

Projects Queensland (PQ) was a specially created stand-alone unit within Queensland Treasury and Trade (QTT) with responsibility procuring all high-risk, high-value (over $100M) and high profile infrastructure projects on behalf of the State leveraging wherever possible private financing. PQ also reviews and makes recommendations to Government on Market Led Proposals. The role sat on the QTT Executive Management Team. SOME EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS LED:1. Delivery of 1 William St Office… Show more Projects Queensland (PQ) was a specially created stand-alone unit within Queensland Treasury and Trade (QTT) with responsibility procuring all high-risk, high-value (over $100M) and high profile infrastructure projects on behalf of the State leveraging wherever possible private financing. PQ also reviews and makes recommendations to Government on Market Led Proposals. The role sat on the QTT Executive Management Team. SOME EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS LED:1. Delivery of 1 William St Office Tower - at 46 storeys Brisbane's tallest building;2. Development of the Bus and Train Tunnel Project business case - circa $5Bn;3. Procured the $1.6Bn+, 41 km Toowoomba Second Range Crossing PPP Toll Road Project - Australia's largest regional road project, currently being delivered; and4. Initiated the Herston Quarter Medical Precinct Redevelopment - a $1.1Bn development current underway. Show less

Launceston

Established an Operational and Strategic Management Consultancy and was immediately engaged by the CEO of Tasrail full time to undertake the role of General Manager - Freight Services (on the Executive Management Team). Responsibilities included the safe and on time operation of all freight rail services (140+ per week) for a wide variety of customers including Toll Group, MMG, Cement Australia and Copper Mines of Tasmania. The role also had responsibility for the operation and management of… Show more Established an Operational and Strategic Management Consultancy and was immediately engaged by the CEO of Tasrail full time to undertake the role of General Manager - Freight Services (on the Executive Management Team). Responsibilities included the safe and on time operation of all freight rail services (140+ per week) for a wide variety of customers including Toll Group, MMG, Cement Australia and Copper Mines of Tasmania. The role also had responsibility for the operation and management of Tasmania's critical common user Shiploading Facility at the Port of Burnie and had a strong customer interface. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Implementation of initiatives and metrics to drive improved safety performance;2. Restructuring of the Operational Management Team in order to drive a more focussed and customer aligned experience;3. Successful implementation of large scale capital investment ($200M +) including rollingstock and rail terminals;4. Introduced and led various business improvement initiatives including fuel saving, on-time performance and cost reduction by adopting Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles; and 5. Active engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders and customers to improve existing and develop new business opportunities. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Pacific National Queensland was part of the Top 50 ASX Listed Asciano Group of Companies.Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO Pacific National Rail, I had full responsibility (including P&L accountability) for Pacific National Rail's intrastate activities in Queensland (2600+ services per annum) and interstate services from Sydney and Melbourne (terminating at Acacia Ridge) for all intermodal containerised freight and bulk minerals rail haulage services. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:1.… Show more Pacific National Queensland was part of the Top 50 ASX Listed Asciano Group of Companies.Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO Pacific National Rail, I had full responsibility (including P&L accountability) for Pacific National Rail's intrastate activities in Queensland (2600+ services per annum) and interstate services from Sydney and Melbourne (terminating at Acacia Ridge) for all intermodal containerised freight and bulk minerals rail haulage services. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Attained and maintained best operational safety record in the Asciano Group;2. More than doubled revenue to well in excess of $120M per annum;3. Improved (by multiples) EBIT , EBITDA, ROC and margin performance;4. No industrial disputation in highly unionised environment despite significant workplace change;5. Successfully introduced a highly innovative rail operation on Mt Isa Rail Line for Glencore Xstrata; and6. effectively managed complex stakeholder relationships (incl Regulators, Customers, Unions). Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Patrick Port Logistics is a provider of road, rail, warehousing and container services to major bluechip importers, exporters and shipping lines throughout Australia. My role encompassed all major capital city ports and major regional ports. Reported through to the Divisional General Manager and was a member of Management Team.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Negotiation of key strategic property holdings with Port Authorities / Corporations;2. Tender submissions for top tier customers… Show more Patrick Port Logistics is a provider of road, rail, warehousing and container services to major bluechip importers, exporters and shipping lines throughout Australia. My role encompassed all major capital city ports and major regional ports. Reported through to the Divisional General Manager and was a member of Management Team.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Negotiation of key strategic property holdings with Port Authorities / Corporations;2. Tender submissions for top tier customers (Woolworths, Coles, Bunnings etc);3. Due diligence activities on potential port services acquisitions; and4. Actively participated in contract review meetings with key customers. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

GasNet Australia Ltd (as it was known immediately prior to the $1.06Bn takeover by APA Group) constructed, owned and operated high pressure gas transmission services (pipelines and compression facilities) for commercial users throughout Australia. As the sole Legal Counsel I supported the activities of and advised all business units including the CEO and Board of Directors.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Completion and commissioning of gas pipeline to the remote Newcrest Telfer Gold Mine in… Show more GasNet Australia Ltd (as it was known immediately prior to the $1.06Bn takeover by APA Group) constructed, owned and operated high pressure gas transmission services (pipelines and compression facilities) for commercial users throughout Australia. As the sole Legal Counsel I supported the activities of and advised all business units including the CEO and Board of Directors.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:1. Completion and commissioning of gas pipeline to the remote Newcrest Telfer Gold Mine in WA;2. Project finance and delivery of gas pipeline to the remote Nifty Copper Mine;3. Numerous high value / high risk new build or upgrade of gas networks throughout Victoria; and4. Advising Senior Management and the Board in relation to the takeover by APA Group. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As a Major Projects Infrastructure Lawyer with Freehills Melbourne, I was responsible for providing commercially focussed legal advice to Sponsors, EPC Constructors and Project Financiers of Major Infrastructure Projects in Australia and overseas. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Project close of the Basslink Interconnector Project between Victoria and Tasmania;2. Financial close of the Burrup Fertilisers Ammonia Plant in Western Australia;3. Due diligence and EIS on Port of Melbourne… Show more As a Major Projects Infrastructure Lawyer with Freehills Melbourne, I was responsible for providing commercially focussed legal advice to Sponsors, EPC Constructors and Project Financiers of Major Infrastructure Projects in Australia and overseas. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Project close of the Basslink Interconnector Project between Victoria and Tasmania;2. Financial close of the Burrup Fertilisers Ammonia Plant in Western Australia;3. Due diligence and EIS on Port of Melbourne Channel Deepening Project;4. Multi billion $ refinancing of Loy Yang A Power Station; and5. Project financing of the St Aubain Coal & Bagasse Fired Power Station in Mauritius (East Africa) including extended secondment to site to achieve project close. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods International) is one of the largest fast moving consumer packaged goods companies in the world. Reporting to the Director - Human Resources I managed the full range of employee relations and human resource activities for Kraft's 2,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand. This included corporate staff, sales & marketing and heavily unionised production employees at a wide range of sites.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Negotiation of large scale… Show more Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods International) is one of the largest fast moving consumer packaged goods companies in the world. Reporting to the Director - Human Resources I managed the full range of employee relations and human resource activities for Kraft's 2,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand. This included corporate staff, sales & marketing and heavily unionised production employees at a wide range of sites.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Negotiation of large scale long term industrial agreements for all production employees in highly unionised environments with nil disputation (ETU, AWU, NUW, TWU, LHMU)2. Direct involvement in numerous large scale and successful acquisitions and divestments; and3. Represented Kraft on numerous industry bodies or panels (eg BCA, AIG). Show less

Melbourne / Port Kembla / Port Of Newcastle / Gladstone / New Zealand

Undertook progressively more senior employee / human resources and operational roles across the operating divisions of BHP Billiton both in Australia and overseas.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Responsibility for BHP Transport’s shipping and stevedoring operations at Port Kembla, Newcastle and Port of Gladstone2. Key human resource management responsibilities for BHP’s New Zealand’s shipping and stevedoring operations (bulk and containerised) at in excess of 9 ports;3. Successfully… Show more Undertook progressively more senior employee / human resources and operational roles across the operating divisions of BHP Billiton both in Australia and overseas.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1. Responsibility for BHP Transport’s shipping and stevedoring operations at Port Kembla, Newcastle and Port of Gladstone2. Key human resource management responsibilities for BHP’s New Zealand’s shipping and stevedoring operations (bulk and containerised) at in excess of 9 ports;3. Successfully introduced a purpose built large scale export warehouse into Port Kembla and also purpose built bulk self discharging vessel;4. Seconded into operational role with BHP Petroleum involved with FPSO’s operations in the Timor Sea and LNG and condensate operations on the NW Shelf; and5. Substantial involvement in steel manufacturing in Pt Kembla, Newcastle and Westernport sites. Show less

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb) - Honours

Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria

Bachelor Of Economics, (Majored In Microeconomics & International Economics)

Education record