The Australian Constructors Association has announced the appointment of Lindsay Le Compte as the association’s new Executive Director.  Mr Le Compte will take the role after Jim Barrett retires after 17 years in the position.

 

"Lindsay Le Compte brings to the Association sound experience in construction industry advocacy and a good working knowledge of government. The Board believes Mr Le Compte has the right skill set to lead the Association in the next stage of its development,"  ACA President Peter Brecht said.

 

Mr Le Compte was the Chief Executive NSW and ACT Chapters of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) from 2007 - 2011.In previous roles Mr Le Compte was General Manager, Home Building Service, NSW Department of Fair Trading, Inspector General of NSW Corrective Services and Chief Executive of the NSW Casino Control Authority.

 

Mr Brecht thanked Mr Barrett for his contribution to the Association and the Australian construction industry.

 

"Jim Barrett has been an outstanding construction industry leader for many years. He joined the Association in its formative years and has provided great support to the ACA Board. Jim has represented the Association with distinction on a number of industry organisations and his contribution has been highly regarded by Governments and his colleagues across the industry," Mr Brecht said.