GCBR Expert

Leo Cooper

GCBR role:

Member, GCBR Expert Network

Job title:

Founder & Director

Organisation:

Sustainable Infrastructure Group

Based in:

Australia

Geographic focus:

Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America

Languages: English

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS • Certified Chair – Advisory Board Centre – 2022 • GAICD – Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors – 2020 • Business Leadership Program – University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business – 2021 • Master of Project Management – The University of Sydney – 2003 • MBA – The University of Southern Queensland – 2000 • Member – Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) • Member – Advisory Board Centre (ABC) • Member – Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) • Member – Project Management Institute (PMI) • Member – Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) EXECUTIVE & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Co-Founder & COO – Deep Sea Energy – 2024 (Current) – works with governments and industry across the world to harness high capacity 24/7 ocean energy through OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) for renewable power, clean water, hydrogen, cooling, and aquaculture • Co-Founder & Director – Sustainable Infrastructure Group – 2022 (Current) – Project management and business advisory consulting focused on securing our future by solving the energy and infrastructure delivery challenges of our clients in Australia and internationally. • Owner – Agrifarm Implements – 2021 (Current) – Australian owned manufacturer of agricultural machinery serving Australian and international markets. • Owner – Little Guy Australia – 2025 (Current) – Australian owned manufacturer of teardrop camper trailers serving Australian markets. • GE Vernova Onshore Wind – Country Leader (ANZ) – 2020-2022 – Leadership of the Onshore Wind Business in Australia and New Zealand. • GE Vernova Onshore Wind – General Manager Projects (ANZ) – 2019 – 2022 - Leadership of the Onshore Wind Projects organisation in Australia and New Zealand. • GE Vernova Onshore Wind – EPC Centre of Excellence Leader (international) – 2021 – 2022 – Leadership of the Onshore Wind EPC Centre of Excellence for the international business. • GE Vernova Power – Project Director Ichthys – 2015 – 2019 – Leadership of the GE Power activities associated with the Ichthys Onshore LNG Facility Combined Cycle Power Plant. • EIR Projects – Principal and Director – 2011 – 2015 – Project, Program and Business consulting across the Energy and Infrastructure sectors. • Prior to 2011 – Project, Programme and Business roles with various local and global corporates.

Member of the GCBR Expert Network · Business Resilience Research · Paris Resilience Summit