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Thomas F Durr

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Managing Director and Global Executive Vice President

Perth, Australia

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A qualified Mining and Petrochemical Engineer with over 30 years experience of managing major capital projects and leading strategic management initiatives within the International Mining , Oil and Gas , Waste to Energy, Pharmaceutical and General Process Industries. Held positions at the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Vice President, Project Director, Business Development Director and General Manager levels within Owner operator, Top 4 Blue Chip Consulting, EPC and EPCM Contracting businesses.

Recognised for possessing a very strong International network of business contacts and clientele whilst demonstrating a great desire to be continuously recognised as a Trusted Advisor for the provision of commercial business and technical client solutions of variable complexity.

Reputation for delivering strong financial returns on invested capital to shareholders and corporate stakeholders.

Practiced business on 5 continents.

Experience

• Managing Director
  
  Company NameProspice Natural Resources Pty Ltd, Business Solutions.
  
  Dates EmployedNov 2013 – Present
  
  
  Employment Duration4 yrs 7 mos
  
  LocationPerth Area, Australia
  Prospice Natural Resources Pty Ltd provides International Advisory and Consulting services to the Mining, Oil and Gas , Renewables , Agricultural and General Process industries. The business operates at the "C" suite and General Management Operational levels providing business and capital project solutions through collaborative business networked partnerships and alliances.
  Our Professional Services model is based on SSP (Strategy, Structure and Positioning) with a strong emphasis on Capability, Competence and Capacity.
  The business prides itself on it's Trusted Advisor relationships and it's array of diverse services which include but are not limited to :
  
  Project Development (Studies)
  Project Delivery (Major and Mega ventures)
  Asset Management
  Renewable Energy evaluation, selection and integration
  Corporate and Capital Project Recovery
  Executive Management coaching
  Strategic Business Planning
  Business Process Reengineering
  Business Process Management
  Strategic Business Development
  Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  Supply Chain Management
  Project CAPEX Funding
  
  Consultancy assignments can include for full time and part time on site Prospice personnel and in addition the company can provide Interim Executive personnel to assist clients in meeting with their challenging need to meet business capacity.
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  Director of Mining and Natural Resources
  
  Company NameMott MacDonald
  
  Dates EmployedAug 2012 – Nov 2013
  
  
  Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos
  
  LocationPerth, Australia
  Responsibility for the Strategic positioning and development of the Mott MacDonald Mining and Resources business within the Australian , New Zealand and Asia Pacific business units . Strong concentration on strategic partnering, client relationship development and project delivery.
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  Director of Major Capital Projects
  
  Company NameKPMG
  
  Dates EmployedJan 2012 – Aug 2012
  
  
  Employment Duration9 mos
  
  LocationPerth, Western Australia
  Provides Professional Service Advisory and Consultancy to the Energy and Natural resources Industry. Strong concentration on large Capital Project Delivery.
• General Manager and Vice President
  
  Company NameEmerson Stewart
  
  Dates EmployedNov 2009 – Nov 2011
  
  
  Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo
  Responsibilities for Project Management Delivery and Executive Board Consultancy within the Mining and Metals, Oil and Gas and Industrial Process Industries.
  Started a Mining and Industry Group from first principles and developed the business stream into a multi million dollar consulting business dealing with both Domestic and Internationally recognised Blue Chip clientele.
  
  Based in Perth, WA
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  Director
  
  Company NameTurner&Townsend
  
  Dates EmployedNov 2008 – Nov 2009
  
  
  Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo
  
  LocationPerth, Australia
  Responsible for Project Management Consultancy within the Mining and Metals sector with a strong concentration on asset development and large Capital Project Delivery.
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  EMEA Operations Director, PMC/ EPCM Operations
  
  Company NameBovis Lend Lease
  
  Dates EmployedMar 2004 – Aug 2008
  
  
  Employment Duration4 yrs 7 mos
  
  LocationManchester, United Kingdom
  Executive Project and Operation Management responsibility for the delivery of capital projects with values ranging from circa $80 million to a $ 1 Billion Australian dollars. (£500 Million). Projects executed within the Gypsum Minerals Process, Pharmaceutical and Waste to Energy Recycling Industries.
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  Head of European Major Capital Projects
  
  Company NameNOVA Chemicals
  
  Dates EmployedJul 2001 – Jan 2004
  
  
  Employment Duration2 yrs 6 mos
  
  LocationUnited Kingdom
  Head of European Project Management Delivery covering 5 production facilities in the UK, France and The Netherlands. Responsibility for the safe execution and timely delivery of a variety of complex projects delivered within budget and on schedule.
• Project Director
  
  Company NameKvaerner Process/Kvaerner John Brown/ John Brown Engineering, Trafalgar House
  
  Dates EmployedAug 1994 – Jul 2001
  
  
  Employment Duration7 yrs
  
  LocationUnited States
  Held positions in Project Management Delivery focused on Capital projects in the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical Industries. Worked predominantly in the Houston and New Jersey offices.

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Education

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  University of Leeds
  
  Degree NameMining and Chemical Engineering
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  Harvard Business School Executive Education
  
  Degree NameExecutive Leadership course
  Field Of StudyStrategic Management and Leadership
  Dates attended or expected graduation2002 – 2003
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  Rice University
  
  Degree NameExecutive MBA Studies
  Dates attended or expected graduation1998 – 2000