leadership team

As Chief Executive Officer, Paul Larsen leads the team at Arc Infrastructure in managing and operating critical transport infrastructure assets that drive economic growth in Western Australia.

Since being appointed to the leadership role, Paul has led the transformation of both the rail network and the broader business. Around $2 billion has been invested into the open access rail network to modernise its operations, enable new customers to get their product to market and increase freight transported on rail by 113 per cent. Over this time the business has changed significantly transitioning the workplace in to one that is more open, collaborative and forward-thinking. This transformation has been recognised by industry, the company most recently receiving the Most Ambitious Company in Gender Diversity award from Engineers Australia.

Paul recognises the significance of Arc Infrastructure’s role in managing significant transport infrastructure and wants to make a positive difference in the communities across the state.

Paul sits on the board of Youth Focus, an independent West Australian not-for-profit working to stop youth suicide. Paul has taken part in the Hawaiian Ride for Youth for the past two years to raise money for the important charity and will be participating again in 2019.

Paul Larsen

Chief Executive Officer

Murray Cook has spent over 20 years developing broad business experience in the resources and infrastructure sectors.

He is currently Executive Director at Arc Infrastructure following two years as Vice President Operations at Brookfield Infrastructure Group Australia, the parent company of Arc Infrastructure.

Prior to his role at Brookfield, Murray spent five years with Brookfield Rail in the senior positions of General Manager Finance and General Manager Strategy and Development.

Murray commenced his career with KPMG’s taxation practice and subsequently held senior positions in operational, commercial and project areas at Alinta, WestNet Infrastructure Group and Fortescue Metals.

He holds a Bachelors of Laws and Commerce from Murdoch University and a Graduate Diploma in Finance and Investment (FINSIA). He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Murray Cook

Executive Director

Paul Lowney joined us in 2008 and has led a number of projects including our Midwest Rail Upgrade project which increased the rail network’s capacity to support both iron ore and agricultural sectors in the region.

The success of the Midwest Rail Upgrade led to Paul, who has 20 years of experience across all aspects of railway infrastructure in both Australia and Europe, being appointed General Manager Infrastructure.

Now in the role of General Manager Network Strategy and Customer Operations, Paul oversees the Engineering, Planning, Network Control and Customer teams.

Paul Lowney

General Manager Network Strategy and Customer Operations

Neil Hamel brings 43 years of experience in rail and logistics operations to Arc Infrastructure, with a career that has seen him working across WA, Queensland and West Africa.

Twenty of those years were spent in the movement of major bulk commodities such as iron ore, grain and alumina.

His strong leadership skills were developed in roles with BHP Billiton, Pacific National and African Minerals in both logistics and the management of train crews, train controllers, track crews and shunting teams.

Joining us in 2012, Neil has moved from his previous role of looking after Customer Services into a new challenge of looking after the Works Delivery Team. He does this with endless energy and enthusiasm.

Neil Hamel

General Manager Works Delivery

With nearly 20 years’ experience as a finance professional, Mark brings to Arc Infrastructure a background in financial reporting, operational analysis, risk and controls, business planning and budgeting.

Mark joined Arc in 2015, and has recently been appointed to the position of General Manager Corporate, having previously held the position of Head of Finance, Risk & Compliance. In his new role, Mark is responsible for Finance, Risk and Compliance, Procurement Contracts and Technology.

He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Western Australia. Mark commenced his career in public practice at Deloitte, before a decade in the resource sector at Barrick in progressively more senior finance roles.

Mark Sealey

General Manager Corporate

Nathan Speed rejoined Arc Infrastructure in 2019 bringing with him extensive experience in strategic management, sales and business development, customer relationship development, contract management and financial analysis.

As General Manager Commercial and Development, Nathan oversees the Commercial and Regulation, Development and Legal teams.

Most recently, Nathan spent five years in the air transport industry, as Commercial and Projects Consultant for Perth Airport, and Commercial Director, Asia Pacific with CHC Helicopter, the world’s largest helicopter services company.

From 2008 to 2013, Nathan held senior commercial roles with Brookfield Rail – predecessor of Arc Infrastructure – gaining significant experience in the rail sector across commercial agreements, financial assessments, budgeting, reporting and compliance.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, with majors in Commercial Law and Economics, a Diploma in Frontline Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.

Nathan Speed

General Manager Commercial and Development

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