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A dedicated team of professionals – revolutionising the ground engineering industry
Our people are the key to our success. Mainmark’s team of passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable industry experts ensures we remain Australia’s leading ground engineering and asset preservation company. With global reach and local expertise, our team collaborates to deliver quality outcomes for our partners and clients, making us a trusted partner for Tier 1 clients and homeowners alike.
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Frits Maré
Managing Director
MBA, LL.M
Frits was appointed Global Managing Director of Mainmark in 2021.
With a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie University Graduate School of Management and a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney. Frits’ collaborative approach to business empowers senior management, stakeholders, and employees to find solutions. Frits has a diverse and experienced background in executive leadership and has held key positions, including Chairman, CEO, and Managing Director, contributing significantly to the success of various organisations. He has a keen understanding of business dynamics and a proven ability to drive growth and innovation accumulated over his career in financial, manufacturing, mining and professional services. As Managing Director, Frits’ strategic acumen ensures that the global organisation remains at the forefront of the industry with continued success.
Office address
Sydney
Joseph Glanville
General Manager
B.Con, MPM
Joe has a wealth of expertise in construction, civil engineering, ground engineering, and specialised remediation industries in Australia and New Zealand.
Drawing from his extensive frontline experience and supported by tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Construction and Master of Project Management), Joe has held diverse roles across project, design and construction management, property development and commercial management and possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these sectors. Since 2013, Joe has held pivotal leadership positions at Mainmark, including roles as Commercial Manager, Group Head of Operations, and General Manager. In his current capacity as General Manager, his responsibilities encompass providing leadership and guidance to senior management, ensuring governance, overseeing strategic objectives and organisational development, and promoting the growth of Mainmark.
Office address
Sydney
Management Team
James O’Grady
Regional Manager (VIC,TAS)
BE (Civil) hons., MEng, FIEAust CPEng
James is a Civil Engineer with 25 years of experience in design and construction.
As a nationally and internationally recognised Chartered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of Engineers Australia, James is committed to service excellence and is inspired by engineering ideas that spark innovative solutions. Having worked across Australia, the USA, Europe and Japan, James is highly motivated to solve challenges, he understands commercial and business imperatives internally and for the customer. Since 2010, James has worked in sales and leadership roles across Mainmark Australia & New Zealand. As Regional Manager of Victoria and Tasmania, James is responsible for all aspects of the business in his region, leading a team of sales, customer service and operational people.
Office address
Melbourne
Russell Deller
Business Development Advisor
Russell began his career with Mainmark during their extensive remediation works delivered as part of the rebuild for the damage left by the earthquake that rocked Newcastle in 1989.
Since day one, his engineering knowledge and innovative approach has seen him progress from being “on the tools” to senior leadership roles within the company. Russell’s commitment to excellence and focus on best practice has resulted in the successful completion of thousands of major projects across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Thailand, including the award-winning Christchurch Art Gallery Re-levelling Project. It’s Russell’s innovative mindset that sets him apart. He has been the catalyst for developing and implementing many industry-leading technologies that ensure Mainmark Australia remains the leading supplier of ground engineering solutions. As Business Development Advisor, Russell is pivotal in developing our strategic direction on a regional and global level, utilising his knowledge and experience to support our entire operation.
Office address
Brisbane
Ekaterina Tabbernal
Head of People & Culture
AdvDip (HRMS)
Ekaterina believes people are the heartbeat of any successful company and leads our human resources with passion, care, and dedication.
With an Advanced Degree in Human Resources Management and more than 12 years of experience establishing efficient and functional HR systems and processes, Ekaterina knows how to build and maintain employee and employer relationships. As a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute, she remains at the forefront of employment laws and regulations, Human Resource management principles, and best practices initiatives. She also implements Human Resources strategies that deliver optimal employee engagement. As Head of People and Culture, Ekaterina is an empathetic and understanding individual, driven to adopt and maintain dynamic and inclusive cultures. Her commitment to continuous improvement reinforces Mainmark’s values.
Office address
Sydney
Laurie Andrews
Regional Business Development Manager (NSW, ACT)
BEng (Civil), MBA, MIEAust CPEng NER
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration and has 25 years of hands-on experience.
As a civil and structural engineer specialising in construction operations, Laurie’s technical experience is supported by his inventive thinking to develop unique solutions to the design and construction of residential, industrial and commercial buildings. This includes infrastructure, multi-residential, large industrial and warehousing, and commercial building applications and structural projects. Laurie has also managed teams and held leadership positions in sales, design and construction and succeeded in delivering relevant solutions across all three. As Regional Business Development Manager New South Wales and ACT, Laurie is tasked with identifying new business opportunities, developing the local capability and providing technical solutions and support to the market.
Office address
Sydney
Jens Paehlig
Regional Manager (NSW, ACT)
MBA (Econ)
Jens has a Master of Business Administration in Production Management from the Business School Reutlingen, Germany and has since excelled in roles in sales & marketing.
He started his career working in Customer Service for a supplier to the construction industry in Germany, providing technical support before relocating to Australia to further boost his development in roles as product manager, national segment manager and area sales manager. Jens has been awarded for his sales excellence and believes client satisfaction is paramount to Mainmark Australia’s future success. Committed to boosting the customer experience, Jens is proud of developing people and streamlining processes to ensure we continue to provide the high-quality service we’re recognised for. As regional Manager for New South Wales and the Australia Capital Territory, Jens is responsible for all aspects of the business in his region, leading a team of sales, customer service and operational people.
Office address
Sydney
Rob Voyle
State Manager (SA, WA)
Rob’s journey to Mainmark Australia started with a career in the police force in Wales.
Being stationed in the town he grew up in, Rob understood the importance of responsibility and community service and has continued to apply both throughout his professional career. After relocating to Sydney, Rob built a highly functional and successful business division of a recruitment agency from the ground up. Rob moved into a sales position as a leader in construction materials and transformed a weakened business unit, enabling it to exceed sales targets. As State Manager for South Australia and Western Australia, Rob has successfully grown the business in these regions and believes that building relationships based on trust, honesty, and transparency ensures Mainmark Australia remains the leading ground engineering company.
Office address
Adelaide
Scott Graydon
Regional Manager (QLD, NT)
Scott started his career as an Architectural Draftsperson and worked in that role for close to a decade.
With a natural ability to communicate and understand people, Scott soon found himself in various sales roles within the construction industry. Scott saw an opportunity to progress his career and skills further. He relocated to New Zealand to take up marketing and product management roles within a multinational company over a 13-year period, including running retail centres. Now, with Mainmark Australia, Scott focuses on strengthening the customer journey process and is proud of the positive feedback he and his team have received from clients. As Regional Manager Queensland, Scott oversees the entire state, leading the sales, customer service and operational teams.
Office address
Brisbane
Hannah Krix
Marketing Manager
DipMkt
Hannah’s creativity and strategic thinking enables Mainmark Australia to showcase why we are the market leader in ground engineering solutions.
With a Diploma in Marketing and more than 14 years of experience, Hannah drives business growth through innovative and compelling marketing initiatives, research and analysis, and stakeholder engagement across our B2B and B2C markets. Hannah has overseen countless multi-channel marketing campaigns that have delivered an ROI by boosting brand awareness, generating leads, and growing the market share. Hannah believes marketing works best when collaborating with sales, operations and design teams and ensures all parties communicate and understand the strategic direction of our marketing campaigns. As Marketing Manager, Hannah is committed to maintaining and increasing Mainmark’s significant brand position as our industry’s leader.
Office address
Sydney
Shaun Burns
WHS Manager
AdvDip (WHS)
Shaun is committed to providing our team members and clients a safe, secure, and healthy workplace environment.
Shaun creates and implements safety procedures and processes and conducts audits of infrastructure, equipment, and locations to ensure Mainmark exceeds safety standards and remains an industry-leading supplier of ground engineering solutions. With a solid educational background and proven success working within workplace health and safety, Shaun’s ability to plan and prepare for all possible outcomes and foresee unintended issues well in advance make his work vital. As Work Health and Safety Manager, Shaun builds partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to influence and champion health and safety matters.
Office address
Sydney
Kieran Luddy
Financial Controller
B.Com, CPA
With a Bachelor of Commerce and a Certified Practising Accountant, Kieran has more than 20 years of experience in the finance sector.
Kieran has successfully managed complex financial portfolios for international organisations, and his expertise lies in Implementing financial strategies to optimise performance and maximise profitability. As Financial Controller, Kieran is responsible for the delivery of finance services, such as accounting, reporting, budgeting and procurement, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and strategies.
Office address
Sydney
Dion James
IT & Systems Manager
Dion is an experienced technology leader with a strong focus on managing Cybersecurity, IT Operations, IT transformation and System Integration across Mainmark’s global operations.
After successful roles with several IT multinationals in Project Management, Dion is highly skilled at diagnosing complex technical issues and building infrastructure that can be applied company-wide to mitigate the impact of IT systems failure. Dion’s work is pivotal in providing an ease-of-use service for our team so we can serve our clients efficiently and reliably. Having managed large teams, Dion is well-versed in technology-specific language but can communicate complex themes in easy-to-understand language. As IT and Systems Manager, Dion manages all IT teams, projects, strategy, infrastructure and systems on a national and global level.
Office address
Sydney
