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Nick Fleming ... Chief Sustainability Officer at Sinclair Knight Merz ... Melbourne Area, Australia ... Management Consulting

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Nick Fleming 1st Nick Fleming Chief Sustainability Officer at Sinclair Knight Merz Melbourne Area, AustraliaManagement Consulting Current Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, Sinclair Knight Merz Previous Sinclair Knight Merz, PPK Environment & Infrastructure (now Parsons Brinckerhoff), Doctor of Philosophy Education Australian Institute of Company Directors 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Background Summary Nick has diverse industry experience, an aptitude for resolving complex problems, and a passion for creating vibrant businesses and communities. This provides the foundation for his work as a business leader, intrepreneur, design coach, writer and public speaker. He is recognised for his incisive thinking and clear communication. He has over 20 years professional experience in the water, natural resources, infrastructure, mining and defence sectors across multiple markets including Australia, New Zealand, south-east Asia, the UK and Americas. On consulting assignments, Nick principally operates as an integrator of technical disciplines dealing with aspects of strategic planning and design, decision support, and organisational leadership and change. His work is typically for developers, owners and operators of private and public infrastructure of a built and natural form. As the global leader for sustainability and innovation at SKM, Nick has been instrumental in developing and deploying an innovative process that enables rapid, repeatable and transformative design – delivering solutions that routinely enhance the value of projects while reducing their cost and risk profile. The merits of this approach have been proven on projects of varying size and complexity across the world – benefits that continue to be recognised and pursued by local and multi-national clients. He has over 40 journal, magazine and paper publications to his name, and is routinely invited to deliver keynote presentations to a range of local and international industry events. Unleashing the power of collaboration Unleashing the power of collaboration Experience Infrastructure Partnerships AustraliaChairman of the Sustainability Taskforce Infrastructure Partnerships Australia May 2012 – Present (1 year 11 months)Sydney Area, Australia Director of the Board Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia November 2011 – Present (2 years 5 months)Sydney Area, Australia Director and member of the Technical Steering Committee overseeing application and further development of the IS Rating Scheme. (Open)2 recommendations David Singleton David Singleton Non-executive director, independent adviser and project strategist Nick makes an important contribution at the ISCA board table. He combines a focus on enterprise governance with an eye for...View Mark Rogers Mark Rogers Asset Manager at Colonial First State Global Asset Management Nick has brought a deep understanding of the sustainbility space as it relates to infrastructure to the Board of the...View Sinclair Knight MerzChief Sustainability Officer Sinclair Knight Merz June 2008 – Present (5 years 10 months)Melbourne Area, Australia Providing leadership to SKM's client strategies, particularly client-focused innovation and solution development. Also leading a global team and award-winning program to embed sustainability principles into all that we do - from business strategy, to all client services, to our day to day operations (including 'greening' of the supply chain and reducing of our carbon footprint). (Open)5 recommendations, including: Gordon Noble Gordon Noble Director Investments and Economy at Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Nick was willing to contribute his skills and experience as part of the work that the Committee for Melbourne does to solve...View Cai Kjaer Cai Kjaer Partner at Optimice - Mapping Social Networks Nick is an exceptional strategic thinker with a very sharp mind and a passion for innovation. He is an excellent reader of...View 3 more recommendations Sinclair Knight MerzTechnology & Innovation Manager Sinclair Knight Merz 2006 – 2008 (2 years) Technology leadership for global operations of the Water & Environment Business Unit of SKM. Sinclair Knight MerzManager - Sustainable Futures Sinclair Knight Merz 2002 – 2006 (4 years) Established and lead a new group of the business dedicated to sustainability-related services in strategy, planning, organisational management, and project design. Sinclair Knight MerzSenior Environmental Engineer Sinclair Knight Merz January 1998 – January 2002 (4 years 1 month) Project Manager and Director principally for major multi-disciplinary projects delivering more sustainable infrastructure and use of natural resources at a city and regional scale. Environmental Consultant PPK Environment & Infrastructure (now Parsons Brinckerhoff) February 1994 – April 1998 (4 years 3 months) Civil and environmental engineering services in land assessment and remediation, water resource management and planning, and environmental impact assessment. Postgraduate research Doctor of Philosophy January 1992 – January 1994 (2 years 1 month) Applied research into peri-urban infrastructure development and water resource management for sustainable development. When assessed by two leading international sustainability practitioners (from USA and Sweden), Nick's PhD thesis was awarded one of the highest accolades ever received for a PhD at Adelaide University and was recommended for publishing as an international text. (Open)1 recommendation Trevor Daniell Trevor Daniell Assoc Professor at University of Adelaide Nick was exemplary in his attitude to conducting his research in Sustainability in his PhD being extremely self motivated and showed a thoroughness and insight into all areas of what was required to come up with original ideas and analysis. I would...View Department of TransportEngineer Department of Transport January 1989 – January 1990 (1 year 1 month) Site-based engineering and construction oversight associated with major arterial road projects. Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 50Sustainability 38Sustainable Development 14Water 13Environmental Awareness 13Sustainable Business 12Strategic Planning 10Policy 9Stakeholder Engagement 6Strategic Leadership 6Climate Change Nick also knows about... 5Water Resources 3Natural Resource... 3Systems Thinking 3Infrastructure 3Corporate Social... 3Environmental Policy 3Project Planning 2Civil Engineering 2Sustainability Strategy 2Public Speaking 2Environmental Issues 2Water Management 2Environmental... 1Change Management 1Innovation Management See 4+ Education Australian Institute of Company Directors International Company Directors Program 2012 – 2012 Mt Eliza Business School Strategic Futures 2005 – 2005 University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Doctor of Philosophy, Engineering 1992 – 1999 http://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/handle/2440/19525 http://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PH/09phf5978.pdf Activities and Societies: Sustainable development, urban form and water systems planning and operation, decision making and support, community and stakeholder engagement. University of Adelaide University of Adelaide BE (First Class Honours), Civil & Environmental Engineering 1988 – 1991 Additional Info Personal Details Birthday 1970 Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards Consult Australia’s - Development of People Award (High Commendation), 2012 Banksia Award finalist - Setting the Standard for Large Organisations, 2011 AWA (Victoria) High Commendation in Project Innovation Category, 2011 Consult Australia’s Gold Medal for Excellence in Education and Training – SKM sustainability program, 2010 CEO Medal for Exceptional Client Service, 2003 Australian Government BRS Award in 2003, Topic: Planning for targeted investment in integrated natural resource management Best Paper, 24th Hydrology & Water Resources Symposium, 1997 Rotary International Youth Leadership Award, 1993 Australian Postgraduate Research Award, 1992-1995 Inaugural Australian Water & Wastewater Association H.J.N. Hodgson Award, 1991 Nominated for Institution of Engineers, Australia Award in 1991 Metal Building Products Manufacturers Association Prize, 1990 Cement & Concrete Association of Australia Prize, 1990 James Hardy Award in Civil Engineering, 1990 Organizations Additional Organizations Member – Australian Institute of Company Directors Member – Association for Sustainability in Business Member – Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAust) Member – Australian Water Association Member – International Water Association Honorary Fellow – Asian Foresight Institute Director – Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) Chair – Sustainability Task Force, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) Board Member (retired) – Building Melbourne (Committee for Melbourne) Member – Consult Australia Sustainability Committee Author – ECOS (CSIRO magazine) Recommendations Received (8)Given (2) Peter, would you like to recommend Nick? Recommend Nick Director of the Board Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia David Singleton David Singleton Non-executive director, independent adviser and project strategist Nick makes an important contribution at the ISCA board table. He combines a focus on enterprise governance with an eye for strategy. I am pleased that he is a part of our board. January 1, 2014, David was with another company when working with Nick at Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Mark Rogers Mark Rogers Asset Manager at Colonial First State Global Asset Management Nick has brought a deep understanding of the sustainbility space as it relates to infrastructure to the Board of the Australian Green Infrastructure Council. His approach to strategy and his focus on outcomes has been very valuable to the board. January 1, 2013, Mark worked directly with Nick at Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Chief Sustainability Officer Sinclair Knight Merz Gordon Noble Gordon Noble Director Investments and Economy at Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Nick was willing to contribute his skills and experience as part of the work that the Committee for Melbourne does to solve city wide issues. This collaborative approach, which comes naturally to Nick, was incredibly valuable in identifying long term policy solutions. February 7, 2013, Gordon was with another company when working with Nick at Sinclair Knight Merz Cai Kjaer Cai Kjaer Partner at Optimice - Mapping Social Networks Nick is an exceptional strategic thinker with a very sharp mind and a passion for innovation. He is an excellent reader of people and has a special skill to engage those around him. Add those characteristics to someone who is also a genuinely nice guy, and you have someone I'd be delighted to work with again at any time. January 3, 2013, Cai was with another company when working with Nick at Sinclair Knight Merz Claudia Boyles Claudia Boyles Senior Analyst, Natural Systems Analysis at Ministry for Environment New Zealand I've known Nick for 15 years both as a colleague and as a service provider and in that time, I haven't met anyone with comparable skills in synthesising complex information and driving the sustainability agenda forward. Nick has an unerring ability to ask thought provoking questions with diplomacy, and he cares enough to help find the answers. January 2, 2013, Claudia was Nick's client See More ConnectionsShared (3) Juan AguirianoJuan Aguiriano1st President, Asia-Pacific at DuPont Sustainable Solutions Mathis WackernagelMathis Wackernagel1st President, Global Footprint Network Pavan SukhdevPavan Sukhdev1st Founder and Author - CORP2020, and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador PreviousNext Groups Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise Join Australian Sustainability Group Australian Sustainability Group Join Changeology Changeology Join Chief Sustainability Officers Network Chief Sustainability Officers Network Member Consult Australia - OFFICIAL Consult Australia - OFFICIAL Join Design Thinking Design Thinking Join Global Integrative Design Network Global Integrative Design Network Join Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Join Infrastructure Victoria - Melbourne 2030 Infrastructure Victoria - Melbourne 2030 Join Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Join Melbourne Sustainability Professionals Melbourne Sustainability Professionals Join Models of Success & Sustainability (MOSS) Models of Success & Sustainability (MOSS) Join Resilient Cities - Cities, Adaptation to Climate Change and Urban Resilience Resilient Cities - Cities, Adaptation to Climate Change and Urban Resilience Join Sustainable Urban Environmental Infrastructure Professionals Sustainable Urban Environmental Infrastructure Professionals Join The Collaboration Economy The Collaboration Economy Join See less Following Influencers Tim Brown CEO at IDEO Follow Mark Tercek President and CEO,... 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