leadership team

Murray Cook was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Arc Infrastructure on 1 January 2020.

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

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.

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.