David Singleton

Background

About David Singleton

I am a non-executive director and business strategist and an expert advisor on resilient leadership and practice, specialising in sustainable solutions for the infrastructure and built environment sectors. I was honoured to be recognised in the 2018 Australia Day honours as a Member of the Order of Australia for "significant service to engineering". Board/council roles: Member of Council at Swinburne University of Technology (current) Non-executive Director, Standards Australia Ltd (current) Foundation Chairman and Director, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (2011-2018) Non-executive Director, AVI (current) Swinburne University of technology Smart Cities Institute (current) Monash University Industry Advisory Council (2017-2018) Chair of ATSE Infrastructure Forum (2015-Dec 2017) Chairman, College of Leadership and Management, Engineers Australia (2012-2017) I am a strong advocate for the advancement of women in the engineering industry and throughout my career I am proud to have influenced the introduction of supportive initiatives and policies, including paid maternity leave and flexible working schemes. In August 2014 I retired from a career of 40+ years with Arup, where I spearheaded sustainable business growth through a variety of senior executive roles including member of the global board for 10 years, CEO and Chairman of Arup Australasia, Chairman of Global Infrastructure [based in UK] and Global Planning leader. From 2004-2011 I was also responsible for Arup's global strategy development on diversity and sustainability. A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Academy of Technology and Engineering and an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia I have been honoured to receive awards for my work, including five times as one of the 100 Most Influential Engineers in Australia (Engineers Australia) and as Finalist, CEO of the Year (Equal Opportunity in the Workplace).