Executive Team

David Riches

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

David Riches is the founder of GenusPlus and is a third generation recognised expert in the electrical contracting industry. He has presided over the business with a track record of year on year successful growth, generated through his leadership and strategic planning.

David offers a wide range of experience in strategy, leadership, planning, design, and management having continually delivered challenging and difficult projects within time and budget. He is held in high regard by clients, competitors, employees and subcontractors.

Damian Wright

Chief Financial Officer & Joint Company Secretary

Damian Wright has over 20 years’ experience in senior management of public and private companies.

He is an experienced financial and corporate executive with a broad understanding of all aspects of accounting, finance and corporate governance having worked in the mining services and funds management industries, including CFO and Company Secretary for ASX listed entities and managed investment schemes.

Damian was formerly company secretary of Viento Group Ltd and VCS Civil & Mining Pty Ltd, and is a Fellow of both CPA Australia and the Governance Institute of Australia.

George Lloyd

EGM & Director

George Lloyd is the founder of Proton Power (a subsidiary of GenusPlus) and a Shareholder in GenusPlus. Proton Power was incorporated in January 2017 and quickly established itself in the power infrastructure market providing services to mining, oil and gas and utility companies throughout Australia.

Prior to Genus, George was Energy Manager at Kiewit Australia focussing on large scale electrical instrumentation controls projects and power generation projects throughout Australia.

Previous to this George was tasked with delivering large scale E&I projects throughout Australia for Kent E&C now known as SNC Lavelin. George provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise across the full range of the Genus businesses. He has a strong focus on the Group’s strategy, growth and business development.

Strati Gregoriadis

Group General Counsel & Joint Company Secretary

Strati is a qualified lawyer and senior executive who worked in private practice prior to being appointed to Group General Counsel & Company Secretary roles across ASX-listed entities.

Strati has more than 22 years’ experience as an in-house lawyer and company secretary in the resources and construction industries, covering legal, governance, compliance and risk. He is recognised for the strong ethical and practical approach he takes in dealing with people and managing and resolving issues; and for his focus on contributing to a healthy culture through positive and productive engagement with all company stakeholders.

David Fyfe

Chief Operating Officer

David brings extensive executive experience in operations, commercial, asset management, and business development. His expertise in major utilities is invaluable for Genus as we continue to grow.

Before joining Genus, David was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Synergy, where he joined in late 2020 as General Manager Commercial and was appointed as CEO in early 2022. Prior to that, he spent over a decade with Western Australian utility Western Power where, as executive manager of asset operations, he managed blue collar workforces, CapEx and OpEx works programs across multiple locations.

Over the course of his career, Mr Fyfe has held senior managerial positions in technical, commercial sales, customer service and operations environments. Prior to Western Power, he was Group Manager of Enterprise Sales at Telstra in WA.

He has also held several board positions across listed and not-for-profit organisations. He is currently the Chair of the Fiona Wood Foundation and a Non-Executive Director of Ability WA. David has an Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and is a graduate of the Institute of Company Directors.

Hasan Murad

EGM - Commercial

Hasan Murad has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry which have been honed across a wide range of high profile, multibillion-dollar projects within the power, marine, dredging, rail, mining and major LNG related infrastructure sectors.

With a unique blend of commercial acumen, legal practice and engineering knowledge, Hasan was head of infrastructure business at Qatar Petroleum/North Field LNG which included being accountable for infrastructure projects including almost USD 8 billion expenditure on port expansion, common cooling facilities and LPG tank farm common areas.

Hasan was an advisor to South Australian Government – Department of Transport on contracting strategy to rail electrification Project worth $2.5 billion, the claims and contracts manager for Flour/SKM Joint Venture and more recently Area Manager (Contracts Delivery) for Western Power responsible for the delivery of all major projects including transmission lines and substations, including $180 million 330kV line substations.

Hasan is recognised for high standards and his ability to manage and close out construction contracts, claims and disputes. He was listed as an expert within Thomson Reuters panel of experts in construction claims.He has a Diploma of Engineering, Bachelor of Law in Australia and Lebanon and is a member of the Society of Construction Law Australia.

Mike Green

EGM - Corporate Services

Mike Green has over 20 years’ experience in senior management of public and private companies. He is an experienced financial and corporate executive with a broad understanding of all aspects of accounting, finance, IT and HR having worked in the mining services and other industries.

Mike has worked in senior finance roles in various companies including Coca-Cola Amatil, Qantas and Leisure & Allied Industries. He is a Fellow of both CPA Australia and the Governance Institute of Australia.

Kira McNeill

Group GM - SHEQ

Kira has over 25 years’ experience in the Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality industry. She joined Genus in 2019 and was appointed to develop the overarching SHEQ Management System and Auditing Program; and in January 2021 was promoted to Group General Manager – SHEQ.

Prior to joining Genus, Kira held a number of leadership roles within Monadelphous, Clough, Barrick Gold, and Jardine Lloyd Thompson across the mining, energy, and insurance sectors; as well as a not-for-profit Board member. She has a passion for strategy, critical risk management, due diligence, climate governance, injury management and holistic team wellbeing.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences), Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, and received the Dean’s List Award for her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Kira is a WorkSafe Plan Assessor, ISO 45001 OHS and EMS auditor, and has been a member of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (ChOHSP) for over 23 years.

Jane Carr

Group GM - HR/IR

Jane is a senior HR Professional with over 25 years' experience in the design and implementation of generalist and strategic HR / IR initiatives in large corporate environments in Australia, APAC and the UK.  

She brings extensive knowledge and experience across all aspects of HR and IR management including union negotiations, enterprise bargaining, workforce planning and delivery. She brings over 20 years’ experience in the resources and construction industry, gained in mining, oil & gas and power infrastructure.  Jane is known as a dynamic and motivational leader who believes in developing and mentoring her team. 

Andrew MacBeth

Group GM - IT

Andrew is a senior IT professional with over 30 years’ experience. He joined Genus in 2022 after working for over 20 years as the Chief Information Officer at a prominent WA-Based engineering consultancy company.

He has extensive experience working in the Engineering, Mining, Legal and Education sectors and has worked for such organisations as Clough Engineering, Jackson McDonald, Lycopodium and Creative Pacific.

He holds a Diploma of Applied Science in Computing as well as several industry-based accreditations.
Andrew’s experience ranges from Project Management, Strategic Development and Operations Management to Technical Solutions Design and ERP  Implementation.

Kevin Arnold

EGM - Industrial Services

With over 20 years’ experience in the Utilities, Mining, Resources and Infrastructure sectors, Kevin has built a successful career as a Business Manager, progressively advancing through the industry. Throughout his professional journey, he has honed expertise in project execution, business strategy, client relations, and leadership. 

Kevin possesses an in-depth understanding of Design & Construct (D&C) and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) project delivery. Combined with strong adaptability and negotiation skills Kevin’s responsibilities have encompassed project delivery, risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. Committed to continuous professional growth, Kevin remains up to date with industry trends and innovations. His ability to expertly manage complex projects has earned him a respected reputation within the industry.

Stewart Furness

EGM - Genus Services

As Executive General Manager - Genus Services, Stewart is responsible for leading our telecommunication, services and maintenance businesses.

Stewart has over 20 years’ experience in the power and communications sectors. Prior to joining Genus, he was the Head of Operations at Enerven and has worked with several businesses across the sector, including Programmed, Western Power, Optus, and Deloitte.