Downer EDI Limited (Downer) announced that Acting Chairman and Independent Non-executive Director, Mark Menhinnitt, has been appointed as Chairman, effective from 9 March 2023. Mr. Menhinnitt joined the Downer Board in March 2022, bringing extensive domestic and international experience in large infrastructure development and urban regeneration, investment management, construction, asset services, operations, and maintenance. He held several senior executive roles across a 30-year career with Lendlease, including as CEO of Lendlease Australia.

As part of further Board renewal, Mr. Menhinnitt commented that Downer is currently underway with recruitment of additional Non-executive Directors.