Management

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Robert was appointed CEO of the Air Conditioning Division in March 2004.  

Robert joined Hastie Group subsidiary, Optimus, as financial controller in 1989 and became general manager in 1991. From 2001, Robert progressively took on additional responsibilities, subsequently becoming responsible for all air conditioning activities in 2004. In January 2006 the growth of that division resulted in its split into two, and he retained responsibility for the installation division.In total he has over 17 years experience in the Australian and New Zealand Air Conditioning industries.Robert is national president of the Air Conditioning Mechanical Contractors’ Association Australia.

BSc, Dip Civil Engineering, FAICD

 Rob joined Hastie Group as CEO of the Refrigeration Division in July 2004. 

Prior to joining Hastie Group, Rob was a general manager at Tyco Services Australia and New Zealand, responsible for growing the business organically and by acquisitions. Rob has also held senior management positions working for both Australian and US based technology and manufacturing companies responsible for operations in many parts of the world.

MBA UNE, Assoc Dip Elect Eng

Joe joined Hastie Group as CEO of the Maintenance Services Division in January 2008.

Prior to joining Hastie Group Joe was the Managing Director for Chubb Fire Safety Australia where he achieved profitable recurring revenue growth. Joe has also held general management positions in the Aerospace Industry in both global Service and Manufacturing through Hawker De Havilland Boeing and with Atlas Copco over a 12 year career which took him on general management assignment to the US and across Australia.

Joe has extensive Service experience focused on delivering customer service and profitable growth.

David Hammond entered the electrical contracting industry as an apprentice in 1979. After progressing through to management roles in related industry and public companies he joined the Heyday Group in March 1994.

David has since held the roles of NSW contracts manager, NSW state manager, and general manager before becoming CEO and managing director in September 2004. By the time Heyday Group was acquired by Hastie Group in September, Heyday had grown to a turnover in excess of $120m, with 650 employees.

David retains his Heyday Group CEO position, and was also appointed CEO of Hastie’s new Electrical Division in September 2006.

Prof Dip HR, Dip Bus Admin, AIMM, ICFM

 Julie joined Hastie Group as the Group Manager Human Resources in September 2006.

Prior to joining Hastie Group, Julie was a senior consultant of KAZ Group, providing consulting services to a range of businesses in the field of human resources.

Julie has held human resources management positions in a range of multinational, listed companies, private companies and government organisations in a career spanning approximately 20 years.

LLB (Hons), ACIS, B. Econ. 

 Anne Griegg joined Hastie Group as General Counsel & Company Secretary in February 2007.

Anne has substantial experience as a corporate lawyer having worked over 20 years at companies including Transurban, Bluescope Steel, Coles Myer and a number of law firms.

Anne also brings corporate secretarial skills to the company.