Peter Ryan

Background

About Peter Ryan

Peter Ryan is a transformational leader and board-level executive with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional growth, turnaround, and profitability across the construction, building and property development sectors. Recognised for driving shareholder value through disciplined governance, strategic vision, and operational excellence, Peter has led enterprises with revenues exceeding $1.2 billion and project portfolios extending beyond $5 billion. Throughout his career, Peter has held pivotal leadership roles, including Executive General Manager at Dennis Family Corporation, Managing Director at WBHO Australia, and General Manager for CPB Contractors and BMD. Peter holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program (Executive MBA) from Harvard Business School. He is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and the Institute of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and serves as an Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne’s School of Engineering. His governance experience spans multiple corporate and project boards, and he currently advises the University of Melbourne’s Industry Advisory Group. With global exposure across Asia-Pacific and strong relationships from ministerial levels to supply chain partners, Peter is known for embedding purpose-led cultures, unlocking enterprise value, and inspiring loyalty among teams.