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MWHGLOBAL
MWH Global is a strategic consulting,
technical engineering and construction
services firm leading the wet
infrastructure sector. Offering a full
range of services and innovative,
award-winning solutions from initial
planning phases to construction and
asset management; the company partners
with clients in multiple industries to
implement projects and programs that
focus on water, energy, natural resources
and transportation infrastructure.
7,500
employees in 35 countries
spanning six continents are dedicated
to fulfilling the purpose of
Building a
Better World
,
reflecting the company’s
commitment to sustainable development.
In Western Australia, MWH partners
with clients such as Atlas Iron, FMG,
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Chevron,
whilst in Australia’s east clients include
Origin Energy and Santos.
MWH recently acquired Outback
Ecology – an Australian environmental
consultancy associated with natural
resources and mining. The acquisition
combines MWH’s current product
offerings for the resources and energy
industries, from water management and
natural resources engineering to mine
remediation, with Outback Ecology’s
specialised services in this area.
MWH is particularly adept at
using technology to leverage its
geographically dispersed workforce.
It draws upon its global knowledge
network to deliver world-class
expertise, but with a local touch for
each client, regardless of location.
…
building a better world through sustainable development
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MWH has completed hundreds of mining projects around the world – from Australia
to Southeast Asia, the United States, South America and the former Soviet Union.
As MWH’s Country Manager (Australia), Energy and Industry, Chris Sprod is responsible for profitably
growing the company’s mining and upstream oil and gas portfolio, by partnering with clients to solve
problems. Part of MWH’s growth strategy is through strategically aligned acquisitions, which help
MWH broaden its services across the project lifecycle
.
MWH is strongly committed to investing in its
people and providing opportunities to expand horizons, and the company’s full support of Chris’
participation in international courses, and his transition from finance to operations is testament to this.
In 2011, Chris moved to Perth to stabilise an office with high staff turnover and shrinking revenues.
Today MWH achieves significant organic growth and has acquired a leading environmental consultancy
firm, Outback Ecology. Chris reflects he has learned two big lessons in business so far. Firstly to trust
your instincts, for they are usually right, and secondly, if unsure in a situation, listen to the position
adopted by key staff members, and if you believe in them, then support their view.
Having been a WA Mining Club for 18 months now, Chris reflects warmly on the sense of mining history that he gets from attending
the monthly luncheons, and just how committed the mining community is to the sector, through both boom and challenging times.
Most admired business leader:
Paul Keating
Likes doing away from work:
Tennis, running
Future goals:
To be a CEO of an ASX listed organisation
Preferred dinner guest:
Rodney Dangerfield
Meet WAMC Member – Chris Sprod
Contact:
MWH Global
T: 08 9211 1400
E:
christopher.sprod@mwhglobal.com
www.mwhglobal.com