Our Leaders

Cos re-joined Fulton Hogan in 2017 as Group CEO and was subsequently appointed as Managing Director in 2018. He has over 35 years’ experience in the construction sector across New Zealand and Australia. Cos first joined Fulton Hogan early in his career and spent the next 15 years in a wide variety of management roles and contracting disciplines across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. His experience also includes a decade with Downer in senior management roles including as CEO New Zealand. Cos is passionate about safety, building a clear, inspiring strategy and empowering teams to take ownership to deliver.

Rob joined Fulton Hogan as Group Chief Financial Officer in September 2016. His extensive experience spans New Zealand and the United Kingdom having held range of finance positions over his career. Prior to joining Fulton Hogan, Rob was CFO at Silver Fern Farms and PGG Wrightson and has a record of developing high performing finance, IT and corporate teams. Rob brings a disciplined approach to managing change and driving performance through strategy.

Ben was appointed Chief Executive, New Zealand in January 2022, after returning from leading Fulton Hogan’s NSW Infrastructure Services business in Australia. Ben joined Fulton Hogan in 2006, and has worked across the infrastructure sector, including materials supply, major project construction, and management of asset maintenance businesses, in both New Zealand and Australia. Ben is a highly qualified professional engineer, with a proven track record of effective leadership and achievement through collaborating with clients and a solutions-focused approach. Ben holds a number of directorships in both New Zealand and Australia.

Graeme has led Fulton Hogan’s land development operations since 2000. He has been pivotal in building the company’s land portfolio and creating new communities for residents and commercial operators in both Christchurch and Auckland. Graeme first joined Fulton Hogan in 1993 in an operation management role, and quickly transitioned into building the company’s land portfolio. Graeme brings a deep understanding of property and the economic environment to his work.

Graeme was appointed Chief Executive, Australia in January 2022, having led the New Zealand business as CEO for the five years prior. He has extensive experience within the civil contracting industry. Graeme joined the company in 2003, and since this time has held senior operational and management roles that have spanned design, construction, materials supply, operations and maintenance undertakings across New Zealand and the Pacific. Graeme holds several directorships and brings fresh thinking and a strong focus on building enduring relationships

Duncan was appointed CEO of Australia Construction in July 2017, having spent over 15 years in senior leadership roles with Fulton Hogan. With over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry, Duncan is well versed in all facets of construction spanning the transport, water and energy sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Duncan lead the $2 billion rebuild of Christchurch infrastructure between 2011 and 2015 and was recognised externally with numerous awards, including the prestigious Brunel Medal. Duncan thrives in collaborative environments where relationships are key.

Lee has been with Fulton Hogan since the middle of 2012 and in that time has overseen the safe and profitable growth of Fulton Hogan’s Central region construction business where he made significant inroads into the utilities sector, particularly in the areas of communications and water. Since January 2018, Lee has spearheaded our newly formed Australian Utilities business encompassing communications, water, power and gas. Following 18 months in the role of Chief Operating Officer, Utilities, Lee was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in July 2019.

Di joined Fulton Hogan in 2016 and leads the Group People and Culture strategy that is customer centric focused enabled by operational excellence. Her diverse operational and organisational change capabilities bring strong commercial experience to Fulton Hogan. Di is committed to delivering results through building an agile culture that engages hearts and minds across all stakeholders.

Jules started his career as a consultant in New Zealand and the United Kingdom before joining Fulton Hogan as a project engineer in Auckland. Having spent 25 years immersed within the business, working his way up from frontline engineering roles to executive leadership, today Jules leads our culture initiatives that embed our REAL values and behaviours into our operations.