ASX/MEDIA RELEASE
24 September 2009
Coffey appoints John Mulcahy as Non-executive Director
Global professional services consultancy Coffey International Limited (ASX:COF) today announced
the appointment of Dr John Mulcahy as an independent Non-executive Director of Coffey International
Limited, effective immediately.
The appointment of Dr Mulcahy as an additional independent Non-executive Director was
foreshadowed at last year’s Annual General Meeting to strengthen the company’s corporate
governance profile by increasing the number of non-executives with appropriate skills on the board.
As part of this plan the Company also announced the resignation of Executive Director Dr Glen
Simpson who has contributed strongly as a director for the past nine years.
Coffey Chairman Stephen Williams said that, on behalf of Coffey shareholders, he welcomed John to
the Board of Coffey.
“Coffey is transforming to become a leading global professional services consultancy that uses
specialist knowledge to solve emerging challenges and improve the lives of communities.
“John brings a depth of corporate experience in financial and property investment services and
knowledge spanning a range of sectors. The Board looks forward to his contribution as an
independent Non-executive Director.”
Commenting on his appointment, John said he was delighted to be joining Coffey.
“The company has undergone significant transformation and expansion over the past five years and is
well-positioned to increase growth globally. I am confident that my skills and experience complement
those of my fellow Directors and I look forward to working with them to drive organic company growth
and responsibly increase shareholder value.”
John is a Guardian of the Future Fund Management Agency. The Future Fund was established by the
Future Fund Act 2006 to assist future Australian governments meet the cost of public sector
superannuation liabilities by delivering investment returns on contributions to the Fund. The Fund
currently has over $60 billion in funds under management.
John has more than 27 years’ management experience in financial and property investment. He was
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp for six years. Prior to Suncorp, John held a
number of senior executive roles in the Commonwealth Bank, including Group Executive, Investment
and Insurance Services. He also held a number of senior roles during 14 years at Lend Lease
Corporation, including Chief Executive Officer, Lend Lease Property Investment, and Chief Executive
Officer, Civil and Civic.
John holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Civil Engineering and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers.
-ends-
Media contact
Diana Krause, Communications Manager, External, Coffey International Limited
P: (+61) (3) 9473 1300; M: (+61) 420 959 942; E: diana_krause@coffey.com
About Coffey
Coffey International Limited (ASX:COF) has been operating for 50 years, and is part of the S&P/ASX 300. We
have a range of specialist businesses working in the social and physical infrastructure markets, and collectively,
we aim to achieve our vision: to be global specialists solving emerging challenges to improve the lives of
communities.
Around the world, we are providing services at every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle – starting with planning
and financing the project, through development and resolving the technical challenges to the management of
resources, timelines and budgets. The cycle continues as we use our specialist knowledge to ensure objectives
continue to be met in the long term and infrastructure is appropriately maintained.
Our work involves a wide range of built assets – like roads, buildings, gas pipelines, mines, and sporting facilities
–
just about everything that is required to meet the demands of a growing world population, rapid urbanisation and
heightened environmental sustainability awareness.
Through our expertise, we are also enabling government and aid agencies to strengthen local communities,
increasing quality of life and living standards. We develop mechanisms and manage projects across a range of
social infrastructure, including economic development, education and training and health.
We have over 4,000 people working on projects in more than 80 countries and permanent offices throughout the
Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Visit coffey.com for more information.
NEWS 
