Meet Our team
The Chase Group team is made up of a diverse range of experts with decades of collective experience within the industry. Our management team are passionate about delivering award-winning construction projects to our valued clients.
Tom Simonds
Managing DirectorTom joined Chase Group in 2006 and has been a major contributor to the company’s growth and expansion as an owner, board member and a key part of the senior management team. With a very broad and diverse skillset, Tom lends his expertise where it is most needed within the Chase companies, whether that be converting a major project, reviewing and critiquing design, or analysing programs and construction technique.
Tom is valued as the specialist in project programming and coordination. Tom contributes to Chase Group not only through the award-winning projects that are delivered, but also through identifying our future endeavours and taking Chase Group into its next phase.
Mark French
CFOMark joined Chase Group in July 2017, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in the areas of taxation, compliance and business management. Previously, Mark worked with Canberra-based mid-tier and Big Four accounting firms and, prior to this, spent 15 years in corporate banking and finance.
Mark’s role as CFO at Chase Group includes all financial aspects within the business - making sure corporate governance practices and processes are followed, working with the various internal and external business stakeholders, and overseeing the accounting team. In addition to his accounting and financial responsibilities, Mark provides strategic advice and direction to the Board of Directors, and is a respected member of all Chase Group companies.
Darren Hill
SHEQ ManagerDarren has a commitment to achieving a safe workplace including supporting business, people and industry. He has a proven track record in assisting large, high performing, multi-disciplinary teams to manage complex SHEQ initiatives and directions.
In his current position as Chase Group SHEQ Manager, Darren provides high level SHEQ advice to the project teams and stakeholders. He ensures the consistent implementation and verification of effective safety and environmental practices and behaviours. He is also responsible for maintaining all company SHEQ systems and certifications including, ACT Government, ISO standards and OFSC accreditations
