Speakers

Dr. Darius Danesh is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of Project Management and an experienced leader in the project management profession. Dr. Danesh is a Fellow Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (FAIPM CPPE), a Fellow Chartered Professional Engineering Executive (FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer IntPE), and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Engineering Science, as well as a PhD in Strategic Project Portfolio Management from the UNSW. With over 30 years of industry experience, he has worked across infrastructure, construction, and strategic project delivery, driving innovation and best practices in the field. Passionate about the role of project management in the national development, Dr. Danesh actively engages with industry and government to shape policies that support successful project outcomes.