Mathew Dempsey | General Manager – Operations | Downer – Rail & Transit Systems

HunterNet Career Connections Board Member

Master of Business Administration (Executive) UNSW, Diploma of Marine Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Trades

As a senior leader with over 20 years of experience across Operational, Technical and Project Management roles, I’ve had the opportunity to lead large, complex projects and cross-functional teams across Australia and internationally within the Defence, Mining, and Rail sectors.

I bring a strong commercial and strategic lens to everything I do, with a focus on performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. I’m passionate about building empowered, accountable teams and shaping high-performing cultures grounded in trust, clarity, and continuous improvement.

Whether it’s driving transformation, scaling capability, or delivering operational outcomes, I lead with purpose and intent, always aiming to create lasting impact for people, business, and industry.