Barry Whewell
General Manager
Major & Special Projects
#About
Over the last ten years, Barry has been instrumental in developing the BESIX Watpac capacity for special projects and health. Appointed as General Manager Victoria and South Australia in 2023, Barry brings to the role 25-years of construction industry experience, strong communication, project management and business development skills.
His expertise in the special projects and health sector has helped BESIX Watpac secure key projects for the company including the $405m Herston Quarter PPP, $135m Casey Hospital Expansion and the Hornsby Hospital Redevelopment. Barry is a Green Star Accredited Professional, a trained Electrical and Electronic Engineer and has worked for some of Australia's largest construction companies.
#Group Leadership Team
Bram Gruwez
General Manager Operational Support
Peter Bergin
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Woolnough
Group Commercial Manager
Katie O’Malley
Group Corporate Affairs Manager
Melissa Da Silva
Group Contracts Manager
Emily Brooks
Group People Manager
Wade Cummins
General Manager Queensland,
Northern Territory & New Zealand
Al Crosby
General Manager Victoria & South Australia
Sandra Nilsen
General Manager Design & Engineering
Giovanni Polimeni
General Manager New South Wales