Adrian was appointed as a director effective from 13 September 2022, having previously been a director for over 14 years (from May 2001 to December 2015). As Vulcan's Chief Operating Officer, Adrian has responsibilities for overall Group procurement as well as leading Vulcan's Steel business in New Zealand. Adrian successfully led Vulcan's entry into the Melbourne market in 2002. Adrian has worked in the steel sector in Australia and New Zealand for 40 years. He held management positions in a major New Zealand steel distribution operation before establishing his own downstream steel business which was successfully merged with Vulcan in 1998. Adrian holds a New Zealand Certificate in Quantity Surveying from the Christchurch Polytechnic, and completed the Advanced Management Program from the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania. Adrian re-joined the Vulcan Board in September 2022, having previously been a director for over 14 years (from May 2001 to December 2015). Adrian has significant experience in the steel sector in Australia and New Zealand, having worked in that sector for over 40 years. He held management positions in a major New Zealand steel distribution operation before leaving to build his own downstream steel operation which he then successfully merged with Vulcan in 1998. As Vulcan's Chief Operating Officer, Adrian has responsibilities for overall Group procurement as well as leading Vulcan's steel business in New Zealand and the integration of the aluminium business following the acquisition in August 2022.
New Zealand Certificate in Quantity Surveying (Christchurch Polytechnic), Advanced Management Program (Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania)