Rob Grant - Chief Executive Officer
Joined PHY in 1996 as Project Development Manager and became
Chief Executive Officer in July 2005 following the acquisition of
PHY by IFM. Previously worked in civil engineering construction as
a Project Manager in Australia and South Africa. Holds a Bachelor
of Engineering (Civil) and an MBA degree from Melbourne University
and a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
Paul Townsend - Chief Financial Officer
Joined PHY in February 2010 as Chief Financial Officer.
Has over 15 years experience in senior finance roles held
in the resources and industrial sector. Prior to joining PHY
held the CFO position for a leading Australian supplier of
automotive interior products with operations in Australia, China,
South Africa and USA and the CFO position for a multipurpose sport
and entertainment company within Australia. Holds a Bachelor of
Business from Swinburne University and is a Fellow of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Janine Hoey - General Manager, Group Operations and
Commercial
Joined PHY in 2004 as Executive Commercial Manager, was
appointed as General Manager of PHY Chile in August 2005 and was
the General Manager of PHY Latin America from September 2006 until
February 2009. Has 25 years experience in general management,
commercial and financial roles in Australia and overseas. Prior to
joining PHY, held senior commercial and financial controller
positions in the airline industry for over 10 years and also held
the position of CFO for a large Singaporean publically listed hotel
chain, with significant operations in Australia. Holds a Bachelor
of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia and is a
graduate of the AICD.
Markus Ziemer - General Manager, Corporate Services
Joined PHY in 2005 as general counsel, company secretary and is
responsible for marketing and PHY's carbon services business. Has
17 years experience in corporate law and governance issues as well
as broad experience in joint venture, project development and debt
and equity market transactions. Has held inhouse counsel roles
including general counsel and company secretary at Ashton Mining
and senior counsel at Newcrest Mining. Holds a BA, LLB and MBA
degrees from the University of Melbourne.
Lane Crockett - General Manager, Australia/Pacific
Joined PHY in December 2005 as Commercial Contracts Manager with
over 20 years of international experience in the energy industries
in Australia, Asia, the UK and New Zealand. Has worked in utilities
regulation, managed the performance of electricity and gas alliance
contracts and has led engineering, procurement and construction
projects in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. Holds a
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of
Canterbury, New Zealand and a Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law
from Deakin University.
Doug Hattersley - General Manager, Engineering Services
Joined PHY in June 2007 as General Manager, Engineering
services, supporting and overseeing all aspects of engineering
design, procurement, contractual commerciality, risk assessment and
project delivery of wind farm and hydro projects. He has 37 years
of experience working on global infrastructure projects in
Africa, Hong Kong, Latin America, New Zealand, Singapore, United
States and Australia with particular experience in hydro power and
geothermal development. He completed a Bachelor of Civil
Engineering (Honours) at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand,
is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a graduate of the
AICD.
José Antonio Valdes - General Manager, Chile
Joined PHY in 2004 and was responsible for the takeover and
operation of the Coya and Pangal run-ofriver hydro power plants
before being appointed General Manager of PHY Chile in 2006. More
than 20 years experience in the Chilean electrical sector. Studied
civil engineering at the Universidad de Chile and has completed
postgraduate studies in corporate finance and project
evaluation.
Mark G. Argar - General Manager, Brazil
Joined PHY in October 2007 and is responsible for leading the
Brazil business unit. Former Australian Consul-General in Brazil
and Peru, and Senior Trade Commissioner for Latin America for the
Australian Government. 15 years of experience in the commercial
sector in Australia, Guatemala, the Philippines, China and Taiwan,
in information and communications technology, engineering services
and heavy engineering. Has held senior management roles at ADI Ltd,
Tenix Defense Pty Ltd and was a member of the Australian
Government's Senior Executive Service. Holds a bachelor's degree in
Asian Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Business Economics, an MBA and
has completed doctoral studies in International Trade.