Macmahon appoints new CFO

Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has announced that Giles Everist is moving from a non-executive director role to become the company’s chief financial officer.

Mr Everist, who had served as a non-executive director since 2013, was previously chief financial officer and secretary at Monadelphous Group and has held senior roles at Fluor Australia and Rio Tinto.

Mr Everist holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Edinburgh and is also a chartered accountant.

Macmahon chief executive Michael Finnegan said that Mr Everist’s knowledge of Macmahon and his industry experience made him the ideal candidate for the position.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Giles to the executive team,” he said.

“His decision to step down from the board to take up a senior managerial position highlights the confidence he has in the business and reflects the significant opportunities ahead of us.”

The appointment is effective from today.