Cathal O'Rourke

Following a number of senior leadership roles across the business, including Laing O’Rourke Australia Managing Director from 2013 until 2022 and Group COO since April 2023, Cathal started his role of Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 July 2024. Throughout his time in the business, Cathal has been a tireless advocate for driving positive industry change and in 2020 was elected President of the Australian Constructors Association where he led significant reform initiatives to ensure a healthy, dynamic and thriving construction industry for the future. While leading the Australian business, he played a leading role in securing, delivering and sponsoring a number of significant building and infrastructure projects. During Cathal’s time as Managing Director, the business was twice named as one the country’s most innovative businesses, and was the 2016 Winner of the Australian Construction Achievement Award.