MEN IN INDUSTRY
SHAYNE HANRAN
Director North Queensland & Northern Territory AECOM A born and bred Queenslander, Shayne Hanran says he has always been prepared to travel for work but Townsville never fails to lure him back. “I love the lifestyle in Townsville,” admits Shayne, AECOM’s Director North Queensland & Northern Territory, who is now Townsville-based but services five AECOM offices – Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Cairns and Darwin. His engineering background – Shayne is a proud JCU graduate – and 25 years’ experience within AECOM’s global network, including working on many regional and mining projects and in the UK on the London Trocadero and Heathrow Terminal 2 Upgrades. “I’ve always believed you need to take every opportunity to broaden your experience,” says Shayne. “The best part of my job is helping make a difference in our community through major infrastructure upgrades and changes,” he continues. “A standout was planning and designing the Townsville Ring Road. AECOM is very proud to be part of such a landmark and build a connection between Townsville’s suburbs. “Personally, I am honoured to have been on the board that introduced an AECOM scholarship program in collaboration with JCU,” offers Shayne. “The Dr Johnathon Harris Scholarship was created to encourage and support undergraduates to progress their careers in Engineering.” As an active member of the JCU Advisory Board for Engineering and Sciences, and the Diversity and Inclusion Industry Group, and also as a Director on the Board of Port of Townsville, Shayne is very much invested in progressing Townsville. When not at the office – or any of his four other offices – he embraces the North Queensland lifestyle. “I like to unwind by fishing – line fishing or spearfishing. You’d better put in that I spend time with my wife Simone and daughter Isabella too or I’ll be in serious trouble!”
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DUOMagazine November 2016
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