Geoffrey is committed to setting the tone from the top and ensuring that the ethics, standards, culture and values flow from the Board to the organisation and outwards to stakeholders and the public in general.

Geoffrey has a highly developed network including private, local and state government leaders as well as strong ties to construction and resources industries.

Robert’s key focus in the business is asset management. His passion for machinery, data and technology ensures that Hazell Bros keeps pace in this rapidly changing environment.

Over the years Robert has held key positions in the business including development and management of the workshops and the waste management division. Robert preceded Geoffrey as the Managing Director in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

John is a results-focused and values-based leader with over 20 years of local and international experience spearheading complex infrastructure projects, developments and upgrades spanning, Asia, China, Africa, and Australia. He has a track record in delivering end-to-end civil construction, rail, tunnelling, marine and wastewater projects, maintaining a cohesive business vision and applying detailed engineering knowledge and adaptable stakeholder engagement.

John has a demonstrated ability to drive quality results while complying with budget, scope and time constraints through effective prioritisation and transparent issue resolution. John is an insightful people manager and negotiator, seeking to improve performance, return on investment and achieve sustainable outcomes.

John joined the Hazell Bros team in January 2022 as COO and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring alignment with strategic plans including operational and capital budgets.

Craig commenced his career working in finance and accounting roles in 1996. After graduating from UTAS, Craig spent the next five years working for accounting firms in Hobart before having a ten-year stint overseas working in financial services and the public sector. During this time Craig completed his professional accounting qualification and worked for several organisations that allowed him to develop his skills and experience further before returning to Tasmania in 2011.

Craig has been the CFO at Hazell Bros since 2015 and is responsible for the financial management of the Group including implementation of working capital and cash management strategies; business acquisition and divestment strategies; financial governance and risk management; financial planning and reporting; and driving achievement of the strategic business plan. The ICT, Financial Systems, Property and Business Improvement portfolios also report to the CFO role.

Leon is an experienced HR executive whose key focus is to develop and embed the business’ strategic People objectives, build employee capability and cultivate a high-performance culture that drives commercial outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience working across various fast-paced industries within retail, finance and construction, Leon’s key strengths reside in having a strong operational focus with extensive experience in HR/IR strategy, developing & empowering teams and cultural change management.

Leon joined the Hazell Bros team in July 2023 as the Chief People Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of our People Strategy and Employee Experience.

Justin has more than 30 years of experience in delivering civil infrastructure projects, which has resulted in a thorough understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with constructing complex civil engineering projects. Justin has honed his expertise in various management disciplines of the construction and engineering industry. His skill lies in swiftly and accurately dissecting intricate management and technical challenges. Equally adept at overseeing both the fine details and overarching strategies, Justin takes great pride in inspiring and guiding the QLD team to achieve exceptional results and build the Hazell Bros brand in QLD & Northern NSW.

Justin is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, overall financial performance, building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, implementing efficient processes and workflows to enhance productivity, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.

With Justin at the helm, the team benefits from his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Simon has more than 30 years of experience in delivering civil infrastructure projects. His contract management skills have been proven in managing projects in the UK, New Zealand and Australia across various civil disciplines including earthworks, drainage, road pavement, airport infrastructure, public utilities, and bridge and other structural elements. With the experience he has gained during this time, he is able to oversee and mentor high-performing project teams and resolve project and contractual issues.

Simon is responsible for the overall project delivery of the business’ civil construction contracts in QLD.