Contributors

Mr Kumar is a global construction business advisor and owns the consultancy firm, Shivendra & Co, where he helps small to medium construction businesses increase their growth potential and profitability, improve their processes and execute business strategies.

He is using his extensive industry experience from previous roles at large infrastructure organisations, including Siemens and Downer, to transform the construction industry from the ground up and be a voice for Australia’s contractors. Mr Kumar also interviews infrastructure’s biggest names for the The Competitive Contractor podcast.

Previously Ms Madew was CEO Infrastructure Australia (IA), where she was responsible for overseeing IA’s critical role in helping governments prioritise projects and reforms that best serve our communities.

Before joining Infrastructure Australia, Ms Madew was CEO of Green Building Council of Australia for 13 years. In acknowledgment of her contribution to Australia’s sustainable building movement, she was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019.

In her capacity as CEO of Engineers Australia, she sits on the STEM Champions of Change committee. She is also currently a Member of the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering (ATSE) Infrastructure Forum, and Director Placemaking NSW Board; among many other associations.

As Chief Executive Officer, Mr Cannon oversees the strategic direction and operations of Port of Melbourne. He brings to the role over 20 years of commercial strategy, finance, legal and corporate governance experience. Mr Cannon comes to Port of Melbourne from global logistics group, Toll Group, where he was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

Prior to Toll, Mr Cannon spent nearly a decade at ASX-listed Asciano Limited, which then owned the Patrick ports and Pacific National rail businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law (with honours) and is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School in Boston.