40 Years Plus in the Engineering, Infrastructure and Construction Sector

Mark Betts, a Director, Advisor and Mentor who has spent 40+ years in the Engineering; Infrastructure and Construction sector and is an advocate for industry change to make the industry more sustainable and attractive to new entrants joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mark Betts discuss the following: * Tell me about your passion(s). * What drove you to first become an Engineer / Project Management Leader? * Every industry and business is being disrupted today. How did you prepare yourself to transition from ‘Engineer & Project Manager Leader’ to an Independent Director, Advisor and Mentor? * Explain what you now do and what set’s you apart in your role as an Independent Director, Advisor and Mentor? * For someone first starting out with a new concept or idea, what is the best advice you can give? * How important are mentors / coaches in your business and personal development growth? Hi, I am Mark Betts and I’m based in Melbourne the second largest city in Australia. I have senior level experience in major civil infrastructure and transport developments, procurement and delivery of complex projects and strategy in multiple contexts. Recent history is in the heavy rail infrastructure industry including the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project, Regional Rail Link, and prior across a broad range of building and major infrastructure projects including the iconic MCG Southern and Northern Stand redevelopments and Commonwealth Games preparations. My history includes 7 years as Chair of The Portsea Camp and over 17 years as an independent consultant. I am an experienced director and interested in further board appointments. In addition to the above I have strategic experience in the field of Not-for-Profit Governance’ and a deep interest in leaving the workplace and community in a sustainable position for future generations. Specialities: Self and Group Leadership Strategy & Policy Development Procurement strategies Project Management Financial Risk Assessment & Corporate Governance Industrial Relations Policy and Advocacy Government and Key Stakeholder Management Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-betts-1394342