What does success look like for diversity and inclusion in the marketplace?
Tom QuinnChief Executive, Resources and Health, Safety, Environment and Quality, Broadspectrum.
The APPEA Journal 58(3) - https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ17254
Published: 30 May 2018
Abstract
Broadspectrum has contracts across Australia, and in remote and regional locations.
Our national and regional presence underpinned by a commitment to care for each other, meant that we fostered strong ties with the local communities where we work, and invested in those local communities.
We came to learn over the years what meaningful looked like if you wanted to make your contribution to local communities sustainable.
This imperative underpinned our focus when we developed our first Reconciliation Action Plan in 2009.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan is based on inclusion, reconciliation and the strengthening of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
The Plan has achieved Elevate status because it is inclusive of Indigenous organisations and people both in its development, governance and implementation; is focused on long-term employment and business engagement; and is integrated into our business at all levels.
The fundamental success of the Plan is that it is inclusive.
People can be your greatest asset — but we have to give them the opportunity to be included, and to enable them to develop to their greatest potential.
Let’s make that happen.
This requires robust governance and systems, company-wide commitment, the commitment to seek input to make meaningful change, and collaboration both within and outside the organisation.
As Chief Executive, Resources and Health, Safety, Environment and Quality for Broadspectrum, a Ferrovial Services company, Tom is responsible for building Broadspectrum’s business in the oil and gas, mining, industrial, catering and well servicing industries. He is also responsible for Broadspectrum’s new Centre of Excellence for Natural Resources. Tom has 30 years’ experience across international and Australian engineering, construction and maintenance enterprises in multiple sectors including manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, food and chemical service industries in global public companies. These businesses included up to 7000 people providing engineering, construction, drilling, catering and maintenance services in multiple sectors. He has overseen strong financial results and strategic growth through acquisition and organic means in major diversified Australian, North American and Asian businesses. Engineers Australia recognised Tom as one of the top 100 engineers in Australia from 2010 to 2013. With a reputation as a growth leader, Tom’s broad operations experience in many countries and cultures includes start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds that grew from a low base to significant businesses and a major knowledge management project. He has a reputation as a leader who leads growth by building high performing teams focused on inclusion, sustainable strategic decision-making, tactical planning, brand marketing and client relationships. |
