Mace Consult appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Mace Consult has appointed Shaun Hughes as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Overseeing financial strategy and performance, Shaun will play a vital role in supporting Mace Consult’s long-term growth ambitions across its regional hubs as it sets new standards on the world’s most impactful infrastructure and capital projects.
A highly commercial senior international executive that drives financial and operational performance, Shaun brings more than 20 years’ experience leading finance, procurement and IT teams for multinational companies in a range of industries across Europe, Asia, the United States and Middle East.
With a proven track record in strategy creation and with a practical approach to execution and innovation, Shaun is adept at leading high-performance teams to drive top line growth organically and through acquisition. His key experience includes senior global leadership roles with Orora, Telstra, Elders, IBM and EBOS.
Able to simplify processes, set clear targets and align teams behind shared priorities, Shaun has been integral in helping organisations improve revenue performance, strengthen capital allocation and deliver business improvement.
Davendra Dabasia, CEO Mace Consult, says:
“We’re delighted to welcome Shaun to the business at an exciting phase of our journey. As a newly independent company, we are building the senior leadership team to scale our operations, support our exceptional people and their careers, whilst helping clients deliver complex programmes with greater certainty.
“Shaun brings with him a wealth of experience, and I am confident he will make a significant contribution to our Executive team as Mace Consult enters a new phase of growth.”
Shaun Hughes, CFO Mace Consult, said:
“Mace Consult delivers value for clients and communities across the lifecycle of public and private infrastructure and capital programmes throughout the world, and the opportunity to help create this legacy is a real privilege.
“Joining the company at such a pivotal time in its history is particularly exciting, and I look forward to helping implement Mace Consult’s new growth strategy and build the brand in expanding sectors.”
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Your questions answered
What is this announcement about?
Mace Consult has announced the appointment of Shaun Hughes as Chief Financial Officer. He will oversee financial strategy and performance, supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions across its regional hubs.
Who is Shaun Hughes?
Shaun Hughes is an international finance executive with more than 20 years’ experience leading finance, procurement and IT teams for multinational organisations across Europe, Asia, the United States and Middle East.
What experience does Shaun Hughes bring to Mace Consult?
Shaun brings experience in financial and operational performance, strategy execution and business transformation. His previous senior global leadership roles include positions with Orora, Telstra, Elders, IBM and EBOS.
What will Shaun Hughes be responsible for at Mace Consult?
As Chief Financial Officer, Shaun will oversee Mace Consult’s financial strategy and performance, supporting the implementation of its growth strategy and ambitions across expanding sectors and regional hubs.
How will the new CFO support Mace Consult’s growth strategy?
Shaun will use his international financial and commercial experience to help strengthen financial performance, support effective capital allocation and align the business behind its long-term growth priorities.
Why is Mace Consult expanding its senior leadership team?
As a newly independent company, Mace Consult is building its senior leadership team to scale operations, support its people and help clients deliver major programmes with greater certainty.