With proven expertise and experience across the construction, engineering, maintenance and service sectors and backgrounds in engineering and finance, the Board are well placed to lead our growing and diversifying business.
David Saxelby
Non-Executive Chairman
David was appointed as a Non-Executive Chairman in March 2018. He has held Managing Director and CEO roles for the past decade, most recently with Lendlease as CEO of Construction and Infrastructure Australia. Prior to Lendlease, David was with the Leighton Group for 18 years, where he held a number of senior positions, most recently as Managing Director of Thiess. In addition to these roles, David has held a number of senior positions on Industry Boards and was listed in the Top 100 Engineers in Australia for the past four consecutive years.
Dickie Dique
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Dickie Dique was appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in May 2020. Prior to this, Dickie held the position of Executive General Manager, overseeing our Western and Northern Regions. Dickie has 25 years’ experience in senior executive and management roles in construction businesses and is a respected leader in the Western Australian construction industry. A registered builder in a number of states in Australia, Dickie’s experience covers the commercial, civil, residential, mining and modular sectors. Dickie is very familiar with the Decmil business, having held the roles of General Manager and Chief Operating Officer for the Decmil Group until 2011, and was a key driver to significant periods of growth during his tenure with the Group. Prior to re-joining Decmil, Dickie was a Director at Pindan Contracting. He also sits on the Board of GO2 People Ltd, a leading provider of vertically integrated recruitment and building services to industry throughout Australia.
Scott Criddle
Executive Director
Scott Criddle has moved into an Executive Director role after holding positions as CEO and Managing Director. His position focuses on growth opportunities for Decmil across Australia. Scott’s previous positions were responsible for the long-term growth and strategic direction of the company, playing a key role in building relationships with stakeholders and clients. Scott joined Decmil Australia in 1993 as a construction labourer to gain experience and learn about the company from the ground up. He held a variety of roles within Decmil Australia including Construction Manager, Estimator, Business Development Manager and Area Manager. Scott holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management and Economics.
Bill Healy
Non-Executive Director
Bill Healy was appointed as Non-Executive Director in April 2009 and appointed as Non-Executive Chairman in July 2014. Bill was a director and shareholder in Sealcorp Holdings from 1985 which then established and developed the diversified financial services group. He was a founding director of ASGARD Capital Management Ltd, Securitor Financial Group Ltd, PACT Investment Group Pty Ltd and ASSIRT Pty Ltd. Sealcorp was acquired by St George Bank in 1997 and Bill remained on the Board until 1999. He was founding director and Chairman of BOOM Logistics Ltd and was involved in the development of the Company’s business model, early acquisitions and preparation for listing in 2003.