National expertise, regional knowledge, local excellence.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

At Hindmarsh we are a family with a united purpose.

A team that comes together to build a shared legacy, based around a culture of openness and collaboration. Hindmarsh is empowered by the collective knowledge of our national teams to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems, in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Rowan Hindmarsh

Rowan Hindmarsh

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As Chief Executive Officer, Rowan is responsible for all of Hindmarsh’s business activities including construction, property development, retirement and capital. Previously Rowan supervised the capital, parking and China operations of Hindmarsh. He has extensive experience in capital market transactions involving sourcing equity and debt funding. Prior to joining Hindmarsh, Rowan spent 6 years working at Accenture with clients such as AMP and UBS, both in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Rowan holds a Bachelor of Economics degree and a Bachelor of Science degree from the Australian National University.

Dinesh Purswani

General Manager - Finance

Dinesh joined Hindmarsh in 2016 as a Construction Senior Accountant and has held various roles within the groups Finance and Treasury team, most recently as the Group Financial Controller before he was promoted to General Manager of Finance in 2022. At Hindmarsh, Dinesh is responsible for managing the finance and treasury function of the Group. Dinesh supports the executive team by providing the financial information to assist with strategic planning and decision making, and has oversight over the groups management reporting, tax, compliance, and stakeholder relations. Dinesh has over 17 years’ experience in the accounting industry, 12 of those in Senior finance roles in Australia and the UK. Dinesh has worked for large multinationals, large ASX listed organisations, managing complex reporting structures and large teams. Dinesh’s business background includes the Property, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology and Retailing sectors in both local and multinational organisations. Dinesh holds a Bachelor of Business and is a member of CA Australia.

Ann Mayhew

Ann Mayhew

Manager - People, Marketing & IT

As the People & Performance Manager at Hindmarsh, Ann partners with people across the business to improve employee engagement, development and productivity. With experience delivering human resources solutions in government, not for profit and the private sector, Ann is responsible for delivering people management and internal communications solutions across our business. Ann has a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Law, Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Cert IV in Human Resources, is a Member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a Certified Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (CAHRI).

Dane Brown - National SQE Manager

Dane Brown

National SQE Manager

Dane has over two decades of SQE construction industry experience and is currently leading the national SQE team as the National Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Manager for Hindmarsh Constructions Australia (HCA). Dane has WHS, Construction Management, Training and Assessor and Lead Auditor Qualifications. With a varied background working in site based and management roles at both a subcontractor and principal contractor level, Dane has extensive experience as a trusted Safety Advisor and WHS Manager. Dane is a leader within his chosen field, with a strong background in Systems/Process development and implementation and provides advice to the numerous organisations that are engaged by HCA daily. Dane is also a member of the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) Industry reference group.

Steve Murphy - National Commercial Manager

Steve Murphy

National Commercial Manager

Steve joined Hindmarsh in 2017 as a National Commercial Manager with over 28 years’ experience in Construction. Steve has managed and delivered projects in the commercial, health, academic, government, residential, aged care, retail and infrastructure sectors. As National Commercial Manager, Steve is responsible for management of the Hindmarsh commercial function, at both a business and project level. Steve brings extensive experience having worked in similar commercial roles for local, national and international contracting companies. Steve holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, with second class honours in Construction Management, and has since gained extensive experience in the Construction Industry as both a Project and Business Commercial Manager. Steve has considerable proficiency in business strategy, risk management, stakeholder engagement, financial reporting and systems development.

Pedro Cardoso

Pedro Cardoso

National Estimating Manager

Pedro joined Hindmarsh as the National Estimating Manager in 2017 with over 15 years’ of experience in the construction industry working in top tier D&C construction and client-side quantity surveying. Pedro has a diverse range of experience in construction projects including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, aged care, education and infrastructure ranging from 10 million to $300 million dollars. Pedro has demonstrated his expertise in competitive bidding and negotiation across multiple delivery forms (including D&C, CO, MC, CM, PPP, ECI), with expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM), advanced estimating software and techniques. Pedro’s expertise ensures the effective cost control of all Hindmarsh projects from the initial concept design stage through to development, construction, documentation and successful delivery of the final project. Pedro is an accredited Green Star professional, holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and a Diploma in Building, Construction Carpentry.

Rob Garling

Rob Garling

National Construction Manager

Rob has an established career with more than 40 years’ experience in construction. As Hindmarsh’s National Construction Manager, Rob leads and supports the State Managers to win and deliver their workbooks. Rob’s approach is focused on the development of relationships with the Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors with an emphasis on developing and maintaining long term relationships. Similarly, he is an experienced leader in developing management and delivery teams that consistently function with this same approach.

David Last - State Construction Manager (NSW)

David Last

State Manager - Construction NSW

David has over 27 years’ experience within the construction industry, and is adept at overseeing all administrative, construction, quality systems and safety components. David has experience in Construction Management and Senior Project Management across Data Centres, Education, Police Stations, Health, Research, Aged Care and Residential Projects in Sydney and Regional NSW, and has demonstrable experience delivering projects on time, within budget and to an exacting standard.

David Colbertaldo

David Colbertaldo

State Manager - Construction ACT

David is a highly qualified construction professional and has been employed by Hindmarsh for over 15 years. In this time David has developed an in depth knowledge of the industry, through his exposure to both private and public sector works on a variety of complex and high profile projects, and is recognised by clients and contractors alike as a leader in his field. He has delivered projects across a vast range of sectors and complexities. His experience includes commercial office buildings, residential apartments, student accommodation, pc rated laboratories, data centres, education facilities for universities and schools along with theatres and stadiums. With a collaborative approach to management, David prides himself on gaining respect from clients, consultants, work colleagues and subcontractors though creating a positive and energetic team environment.

Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson

State Manager - Construction SA

Marcus joined Hindmarsh in 2007 and has over 15 years construction industry experience working with both public and private sector clients on various project delivery forms including Design & Construct, Lump Sum, Managing Contractor and Construction Management contracts. As a Chartered Building Professional and Member of the Australian Institute of Building he has successfully completed projects including large scale commercial, retail, recreation, residential, education and laboratory facilities including new buildings, refurbishment and works within live operating complexes. Marcus has spent most of his career working in the South Australian construction market and has also worked on residential developments in both Sydney and Brisbane. With a focus on quality, program and value, Marcus leads the delivery of successful outcomes for clients, project teams and stakeholders.

Mia Dragila

Mia Dragila

State Development Manager (ACT)

Mia joined Hindmarsh in 2018 and has brought more than 14 years’ experience in the property industry to the development hub of the business. As a Development Manager, Mia’s primary focus is on the Residential Development sphere of Hindmarsh. Advising and driving programs to completion, Mia is highly skilled at delivering exceptional projects to a high standard across Urban infill and Greenfield developments. Mia holds a Bachelor of Business & Economics (Property) and is a registered Certified Practicing Valuer. With a wealth of experience nationally across all aspects of the property industry, Mia has a diverse skillset which includes design, planning, feasibility, marketing, sales and delivery. Over the course of her career, Mia has worked across the ACT, VIC and NSW markets. With a focus on design and quality outcomes, she strives to deliver innovative designs and challenges traditional apartment living.

Morry Canala

Morry Canala

State Development Manager (SA)

As the South Australian Development Manager, Morry is responsible for delivering development projects including residential, retirement, commercial office and special purpose accommodation like student and shelter housing. Morry is a certified professional Project Manager with expertise in all phases of the property lifecycle from concept, planning, feasibility, design, documentation, procurement, construction, marketing, leasing, sales and maintenance.