Peter Tompkins

Peter Tompkins was appointed Downer Group Chief Executive Officer on 27 February 2023.

Previously, Peter held the position of Group Chief Operating Officer commencing June 2021.

He was formerly CEO and Managing Director of Spotless; a role he held since October 2018.

Peter joined Downer in 2008 and was appointed General Counsel in 2010. He is a highly valued member of Downer’s Executive Committee, which consists of the most senior executives from across the Group.

Peter has been a key member of Downer’s Tenders and Contracts Committee, which is central to Downer’s bid and risk management, and has been actively engaged in Downer’s Public Private Partnerships since 2008.

Peter has represented Downer on numerous Boards including Keolis Downer, Evolution Rail and Reliance Rail.

He has qualifications in law and commerce from Deakin University.

Peter will assume the role of Downer Group Chief Executive Officer on 27 February 2023. Peter joined Downer in 2008 and was appointed General Counsel in 2010. He is a highly valued member of Downer’s Executive Committee, which consists of the most senior executives from across the Group.

Peter has been a key member of Downer’s Tenders and Contracts Committee, which is central to Downer’s bid and risk management and has been actively engaged in Downer’s Public-Private Partnerships since 2008.

Peter has represented Downer on numerous Boards including Keolis Downer, Evolution Rail, and Reliance Rail.

He has qualifications in law and commerce from Deakin University.