Michael Wright

Michael Wright was appointed Executive Chair of Thiess in February 2020 and Chief Executive Officer in July 2021. Michael has over 30 years of experience across the resources & industrial industries in Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Prior to being appointed to the joint role of Executive Chair and CEO of Thiess, Michael was the CEO of ASX-listed CIMIC Group, responsible for leading Sedgman, UGL, CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia, and Thiess. He joined Thiess in 1998, starting as a Project Manager, and has held leadership and operational roles in the mining, construction, and services sector, giving him expertise across operations, technical, commercial, and strategy. 

Michael is a highly regarded and innovative leader focused on delivering value to clients and inspiring operational excellence by building strong, safe, and performance-driven teams. He serves as a Director of the Minerals Council of Australia and the Sustainable Minerals Institute.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Civil from the University of Sydney and a Master of Engineering Science from the University of New South Wales.