Antonio Cañete

Managing Director Australia

Antonio Cañete leads Ferrovial’s operations and strategic growth in Australia, bringing more than 24 years of international experience delivering major infrastructure programs across Europe and the Americas. He oversees the company’s operational performance, client engagement and sustainable project delivery. Antonio holds a Civil Engineering degree and a Master’s in Finance.

Luis Matamoros

Chief Financial Officer

Luis Matamoros leads financial governance, performance oversight and strategic financial planning for Ferrovial Australia. He brings more than 15 years of experience supporting major international infrastructure projects. Luis holds an MBA and degrees in Business Administration and Law.

David Garcia

Operations Director

David Garcia oversees project delivery and operations across Ferrovial’s Australian portfolio, drawing on over 30 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects internationally. He is recognised for strong operational leadership and technical expertise in complex construction environments. David holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Gabriel Cesar Augusto

Head of Contracting

Gabriel Cesar Augusto leads estimation for Ferrovial Australia, applying more than 25 years of global experience in major transport and civil infrastructure. He specialises in value engineering, cost optimisation and competitive tendering for complex projects. Gabriel holds a Civil Engineering degree and a Master’s in Project and Concessions Management.

Jacqueline Truong

General Counsel

Jacqueline Truong oversees legal strategy and corporate governance for Ferrovial Australia. She is an experienced construction and projects lawyer with a background in major infrastructure procurement and strategic contracting. Jacqueline holds degrees in Law, Medical Science and Management.

Karolina Stanic

Head of Human Capital

Karolina Stanic manages Ferrovial Australia’s human capital strategy, including talent acquisition, workforce development and organisational capability. She brings HR and legal experience across construction and professional services environments. Karolina holds qualifications in Human Resources and Paralegal Studies.

Joseph Harb

Head of Commercial

Joe Harb leads Ferrovial Construction Australia’s commercial strategy, contract governance and risk management across major bids and delivery programs. He brings extensive experience in commercial leadership and legal advisory roles across the infrastructure, construction and technology sectors. Joe holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney.

Alexander Jahshan

Head of Business Development

Alexander Jahshan leads business development and strategic growth initiatives for Ferrovial Australia. He brings experience across the civil and construction sectors with a focus on market expansion, client partnerships and technical‑commercial integration. Alexander holds degrees in Civil Engineering, Finance and Engineering Practice.

Melania Banderas

Head of Systems, Innovation and Digitalisation

Melania leads systems, innovation and digitalisation across Ferrovial Australia. She brings more than nine years’ international experience delivering digital transformation across major infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom, with expertise in digital engineering and technology-enabled project delivery. Melania holds Master’s degrees in Building Engineering, Industrial Design and Product Development, and Mechanical Engineering.

Leigh Mehmet

Head of Health & Safety

Leigh Mehmet brings over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, including senior safety leadership roles across major infrastructure projects. He has worked across complex civil, rail and large-scale transport developments in diverse environments. He is recognised for delivering practical WHS strategies and strong safety outcomes, and for building effective relationships with clients, contractors and regulators. Leigh holds advanced qualifications in occupational health and safety, with certifications in occupational hygiene, integrated management systems auditing and project management.