Episode 5: Rebecca Hanley

Rebecca Hanley is the dynamic Managing Director at Laing O’Rourke.

Like most women in construction, Rebecca’s path hasn’t been linear, and in that journey lies her superpower! Bringing to the table a diverse mix of start-up and big corporate, industrial, product and retail, Rebecca is candid about what it takes to lead one our Australia’s largest construction companies.

At the heart of Rebecca’s determination and passion is her mission to create a better world. Straddling each of the continents, armed with a CPA, an MBA and fluency in multiple language, Rebecca’s passion is a force to be reckoned with.

Her experience ranges navigating the intricacies of construction to her role as a guiding force at Laing O’Rourke. Rebecca’s story serves as a testament to determination, leadership and an intrinsic passion for creating a better world. Her mantra: “Cognitive diversity gives you better results, better responses, better decision making and more holistic leadership styles.”

Buckle up as in this episode we delve into the moments that have shaped Rebecca’s career – the good times and those big learning experiences. We explore the obstacles she overcame and how she built personal resilience. We will examine how Rebecca’s vision has transformed Laing O’Rourke into a key player in the regions construction industry.

Rebecca pledges to be part of the cultural change and be a diversity leader.

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