Michael Kilgariff | Chief Executive Officer
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

Michael Kilgariff, Chief Executive Officer, Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia

Michael Kilgariff is the Chief Executive Officer of Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia - the peak body for the heavy construction materials industry in Australia.
CCAA members produce the majority of Australia's cement, concrete, and aggregates, which are crucial to Australia's building and construction sectors. These materials support the development of our nation's transport, energy, water, housing, defence, and social infrastructure.
The industry generates approximately $15 Billion in annual revenues and employs approximately 30,000 Australians directly and a further 80,000 indirectly. 
Michael Kilgariff has a strong background in stakeholder engagement and collaboration. He has always sought to build strong working relationships between industry and government, with the aim of supporting and achieving public policy outcomes that are beneficial to industry.
Michael has a keen understanding of the major economic, social and government policy drivers, combined with a broad understanding of the key issues impacting on industry. 
In recognition of his work in this area, Michael won the Transport and Logistics Executive of the Year in the CEO Magazine 2014 Executive of the Year Awards.
Michael holds a degree in Economics from the Australian National University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ diploma and advanced diploma courses. He also completed the Cambridge University Judge Business School Advanced Leadership Programme in November 2017.

Appearances:



Day 2 @ 12:30

A focus on the supply chain

  • Summary of CCAA strategy, policy focus and transport policy issues.
  • The IA 2023 Infrastructure Market Capacity Report identified risks and issues with the supply chain of heavy construction materials.
  • CCAA's policy on A Heavy Construction Materials Plan to ensure that supply of these materials is readily accessible, affordable and sustainable. 

Day 2 @ 12:55

Panel: How the Federal & State Governments agree to jointly fund major infrastructure- understanding the approach to procurement

  • What are the drivers to Federal Government agreeing to fund half of our major infrastructure projects and how do these shape project outcomes and the civil contracting industry?
  • How Governments expect to see the industry and social outcomes of projects benefit from strategic procurement design
  • Examples of best practice and new inclusions to the Federation Funding Agreement between the States and Territories and the Commonwealth.
last published: 14/Oct/24 06:35 GMT

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