CDC Team
CDC is led by a range of industry leaders with unparalleled expertise gained from successfully delivering Australia’s largest plumbing and design and construction projects. Their proven track record for technical and delivery excellence across a range of sectors underpins CDC’s track record for long-term success and repeat business.
Key Business Leaders
Key Business Leaders
PETER CARRICK
Managing Director
With almost 50 years in the industry, Peter has provided business development expertise and stakeholder relations at CDC for nearly four decades. His leadership and mentorship have been essential to the diversification of CDC’s portfolio and market reach, and to the company growing into one of Australia’s largest in the plumbing and hydraulics industry.
ANDREW JAMES
Group CEO
A unique driving force in the future of CDC. Andrew brings over 35 years’ experience delivering high-value contracts – 15 of those as Regional Director of a leading tier one D&C firm. His experience providing executive oversight of landmark developments across multiple sectors means Andrew’s approach to major client relations ensures certainty in project delivery.
STEPHEN GODFREY
Director
A highly qualified specialist in plumbing and hydraulic design management and planning, Stephen has been at the forefront of innovation and technology strategies at CDC. With 30 years in the industry, Stephen has an ongoing drive to see CDC’s reputation grow as an advanced leader in D&C contracts across Australia.
ALAN CARRICK
Director
Manager of business support and financial cash flow, Alan is pivotal to ensuring a steady foundation for the company, and transparent operations for all clients. With previous experience as Telstra’s Business Manager for Victoria and Tasmania for over 20 years, Alan’s, Alan’s financial acumen and strategic planning ensures CDC’s ongoing high standard of operations.
PETER CARRICK
Managing Director
With almost 50 years in the industry, Peter has provided business development expertise and stakeholder relations at CDC for nearly four decades. His leadership and mentorship have been essential to the diversification of CDC’s portfolio and market reach, and to the company growing into one of Australia’s largest in the plumbing and hydraulics industry.
ANDREW JAMES
Group CEO
A unique driving force in the future of CDC. Andrew brings over 35 years’ experience delivering high-value contracts – 15 of those as Regional Director of a leading tier one D&C firm. His experience providing executive oversight of landmark developments across multiple sectors means Andrew’s approach to major client relations ensures certainty in project delivery.
STEPHEN GODFREY
Director
A highly qualified specialist in plumbing and hydraulic design management and planning, Stephen has been at the forefront of innovation and technology strategies at CDC. With 30 years in the industry, Stephen has an ongoing drive to see CDC’s reputation grow as an advanced leader in D&C contracts across Australia.
ALAN CARRICK
Director
Manager of business support and financial cash flow, Alan is pivotal to ensuring a steady foundation for the company, and transparent operations for all clients. With previous experience as Telstra’s Business Manager for Victoria and Tasmania for over 20 years, Alan’s, Alan’s financial acumen and strategic planning ensures CDC’s ongoing high standard of operations.
State Leadership
State Leadership
MICHAEL RYAN
Managing Director
Michael Ryan is the Managing Director of Beavis & Bartels, our Queensland based commercial plumbing and maintenance company specialising in large scale hydraulic and drainage, gas fitting and fire safety products. Beginning his career as an apprentice at Beavis & Bartels in 1997, Michael’s skills and expertise in delivering large scale building projects across a wide range of sectors was recognised early on in his time at the company. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, with his impressive forward-thinking and passion for the hydraulic industry contributing to the business’ success.
MICHELLE O’BRIEN
NSW State Manager
With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry across the commercial, retail, fuel and aged care sectors, Michelle was recently appointed as NSW State Manager for CDC. She is responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies to grow the organisation and to oversee daily business operations. Michelle is dedicated to achieving project objectives and bringing the concept of a project to life. With an extensive history of delivering high quality projects across a range of sectors, Michelle brings passion and enthusiasm to complex and challenging projects.
MICHAEL RYAN
Managing Director
Michael Ryan is the Managing Director of Beavis & Bartels, our Queensland based commercial plumbing and maintenance company specialising in large scale hydraulic and drainage, gas fitting and fire safety products. Beginning his career as an apprentice at Beavis & Bartels in 1997, Michael’s skills and expertise in delivering large scale building projects across a wide range of sectors was recognised early on in his time at the company. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, with his impressive forward-thinking and passion for the hydraulic industry contributing to the business’ success.
MICHELLE O’BRIEN
NSW State Manager
With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry across the commercial, retail, fuel and aged care sectors, Michelle was recently appointed as NSW State Manager for CDC. She is responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies to grow the organisation and to oversee daily business operations. Michelle is dedicated to achieving project objectives and bringing the concept of a project to life. With an extensive history of delivering high quality projects across a range of sectors, Michelle brings passion and enthusiasm to complex and challenging projects.
Key Business & Operations Staff
Our company leaders are supported by an expert team of in-house and on-site managers, coordinators, and administrative personnel. Each of our Operations Managers and Project Managers possess over 30 years of industry experience with valuable knowledge of all plumbing compliance and contractual obligations.
We have dedicated key personnel assigned to control rigorous accounting, estimating, purchasing and financial processes; ensure the highest level of OHSE performance; and provide expert plumbing and hydraulic design management while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.