Meet the Team
MEET THE TEAM
We're a friendly bunch
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Steve Warton
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Office
Matt's long-time colleague and friend
- Loudest Laugh 90
- Dance Moves -10
- Tick Profile Eagle / Owl
Steve Warton
Co-Founder & Chief Executive OfficeA construction professional with plenty of experience under his belt, Steve started Premier Cranes & Rigging with co-director Matt Clark in 2008. His expertise and drive have played a huge part in establishing the company’s reputation for consistent and reliable service. Steve’s innovative technology-based solutions have consolidated our position as a major crane hire company in Victoria. Steve has recently launched Premier Auto Wash, a touchless laser car wash in Ballarat.
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Matt Clark
Co-Founder & Business Development Manager
Steve's long-time colleague and friend
- Loudest Laugh 10
- Singing 99
- Alcohol Tolerance 1
Matt Clark
Co-Founder & Business Development ManagerTogether with long-time colleague and friend Steve, Matt started Premier Cranes & Rigging with a client-centred vision. For Matt, understanding the specific needs of clients is an integral aspect of each job. His commitment to being ‘on the ground’ has enabled Premier Cranes & Rigging to consistently cater for every client with the kind of service that one would expect from a smaller business, while growing our fleet and crew to its current size.
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Chi Shankar
Chief Operating Officer
'The Integrator'
- Loudest Laugh 10
- Baking -10
- Dance Moves 90
Chi Shankar
Chief Operating OfficerAs a qualified chartered accountant and registered building practitioner, Chi manages the team to ensure that every company obligation is executed with precision. Her previous experience working with steel and precast fabrication businesses and deep understanding of how to uphold industry-standard best practices are central to our position within the industry.
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Travis Smith
Head of BD / Sales
Crane whisperer
- Loudest Laugh 10
- Alcohol Tolerance 99
- Singing 99
Travis Smith
Head of BD / SalesFrom humble beginnings as a steel rigger, Travis quickly rose to a site supervisor position within the company. With a natural passion for understanding the capabilities of cranes, Travis’ skill set is invaluable. Accompanied by his extensive on-field experience working on significant and challenging projects, he produces effective and innovative lifting solutions that suit every client’s need.
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Renier Coetzee
Program Manager
Renier Coetzee
Program ManagerThe Program Manager leads Premier's delivery of all project and planned works to meet the project/job brief handed over by the Sales Department. Program Manager acts as a coordinator between multiple projects at Premier to optimise the delivery of all projects and aligning with overall strategic goals.
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Paul Warton
Operations Manager
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Victor Samartzis
Financial Controller
Victor Samartzis
Financial ControllerThe Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the preparation of robust and accurate financial reports, internal controls, systems analysis and design, and financial process optimisation.
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Kym Phillips
Chief Technology Officer
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Terry Rodoni
Corporate Adviser
Terry Rodoni
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Dylan Bourke
Heavy Lift Manager
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Arthur Jin
Planning Solutions Manager
Arthur Jin
Planning Solutions ManagerThe Planning Solutions Manager is responsible for the development of the front end lift design, engineering elements, and required facets of the associated lifting solution for all project and crane hire opportunities.
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Rhys Chambers
Solutions Coordinator
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Mohit Sharma
Project Coordinator (Newcold)
Mohit Sharma
Project Coordinator (Newcold)The Project Coordinator will support the Program Manager to ensure the project is well-organised and that it runs as planned and to Premier's Standards. To manage and control all costs to achieve budget set by Program Manager. Manage and maintain document control on an end-to-end basis for the project, to ensure all legal, financial and other business risks are minimised and results produced by project team are comprehensively documented.
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Basuru Perera
Project Coordinator (Next DC)
Basuru Perera
Project Coordinator (Next DC)The Project Coordinator will support the Program Manager to ensure the project is well-organised and that it runs as planned and to Premier's Standards. To manage and control all costs to achieve budget set by Program Manager. Manage and maintain document control on an end-to-end basis for the project, to ensure all legal, financial and other business risks are minimised and results produced by project team are comprehensively documented.
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Deep Parvadia
Project Coordinator
Deep Parvadia
Project CoordinatorThe Project Coordinator will support the Program Manager to ensure the project is well-organised and that it runs as planned and to Premier's Standards. To manage and control all costs to achieve budget set by Program Manager. Manage and maintain document control on an end-to-end basis for the project, to ensure all legal, financial and other business risks are minimised and results produced by project team are comprehensively documented.
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Sam Zhang
Project Coordinator
Sam Zhang
Project CoordinatorThe Project Coordinator will support the Program Manager to ensure the project is well-organised and that it runs as planned and to Premier's Standards. To manage and control all costs to achieve budget set by Program Manager. Manage and maintain document control on an end-to-end basis for the project, to ensure all legal, financial and other business risks are minimised and results produced by project team are comprehensively documented.
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Dylan Chandler
Field Operations Manager 1
Dylan Chandler
Field Operations Manager 1The Field Operations Manager at Premier is responsible for supervising the Field Crew and materialising Premier's business objectives from our Strategic Intent at an Operational level.
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Mike Degnen
Field Operations Manager 2
Mike Degnen
Field Operations Manager 2The Field Operations Manager at Premier is responsible for supervising the Field Crew and materialising Premier's business objectives from our Strategic Intent at an Operational level.
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Maximillian Stekar
Fleet & Workshop Manager
Maximillian Stekar
Fleet & Workshop ManagerThe Fleet and Workshop Manager role is responsible for ensuring all plant is available and compliant for safe use at maximum availability.
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Akshay Chhabra
Finance Manager
Akshay Chhabra
Finance ManagerThe Finance Manager is responsible for the financial health of Premier including producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research in line with Premier's Strategic Intent.
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Luke Allan
Business Analyst
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Tony Anh Nguyen
IT Support Technician
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Katerina Tsernotopoulos
Marketing Coordinator
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Jason Sorrenti
Sales Manager
Jason Sorrenti
Sales ManagerThe Business Development Manager role is responsible for driving all sales functions, supporting and managing all lead conversion. End to end management and retention of new and existing clients, inline with Premier's Strategic Intent.
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Namit Trivedi
Planning Coordinator
Namit Trivedi
Planning CoordinatorThe Planning Coordinator is responsible for producing Premier's tender submissions, quotes and crane hire estimates through thorough consideration of the scope of work, engineering analysis, and construction documentation provided by the Client. Produce accurate take-off's in order to create proposals, and price estimates based on information provided.
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Ridhit Singhvi
Planning Coordinator
Ridhit Singhvi
Planning CoordinatorThe Planning Coordinator is responsible for producing Premier's tender submissions, quotes and crane hire estimates through thorough consideration of the scope of work, engineering analysis, and construction documentation provided by the Client. Produce accurate take-off's in order to create proposals, and price estimates based on information provided.
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Mark Gerada
Site Manager
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Nathan Youdell
Site Manager
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Nicholas Stavris
Scheduling Manager
Nicholas Stavris
Scheduling ManagerThe Scheduling Manager role is responsible for leading the scheduling team to successfully complete daily scheduling in line with resources available, customer expectations and Premier's Strategic Intent. Additionally, this role acts as the central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders to initiate all movement of machinery and people resources to allocated jobs. The Logistics Coordinator of Premier is responsible for supporting the Scheduling Manager to schedule and execute (when required) the end to end logistics of crane hire including personnel.
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Peter Iliopoulos
Logistics Lead
Peter Iliopoulos
The Scheduling Lead is responsible for successfully executing the daily scheduling in line with resources available, customer expectations and Premier' Strategic Intent. Additionally, this role works with the Scheduling Manager as the central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders to initiate all movement of machinery and people resources to allocated jobs before and on the day of execution.
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Shane Voigt
Field Crew 1 Leader
Shane Voigt
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Nathan Youdell
Field Crew 2 Leader
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Peter Donnelly
Field Crew 3 Leader
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Sam Clark
Field Crew 4 Leader
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Lindsey Gillis
Field Crew 5 Leader
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Daniel Tyrell
Yard Leader
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Scott Turner
Field Crew 6 Leader
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Luke Schachner
Field Crew 7 Leader
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Chris Bourke
Field Crew 8 Leader
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Nick Thompson
Field Crew 9 Leader
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Chris Welton
Service Technician
Chris Welton
Service TechnicianThe Service Technican is responsible for carrying out the servicing of all plant and equipment in accordance with Premier's requirements and industry/legislative requirements
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Megan Forth
Finance Coordinator
Megan Forth
Finance CoordinatorTo engage, negotiate and manage all accounts receivables during the life cycle of their engagement of Premier's services
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Nishamani Navarathne
Debtor Coordinator
Nishamani Navarathne
Debtor CoordinatorThe Debtor Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Premier invoicing and accounts receivable systems to ensure timely cash receipts. Additionally, responsible for managing credit risk and identify and record transactions accordingly.
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Hayley Moloney
Hayley Moloney
The Special Project Debtor Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Premier Cranes and Rigging invoicing and accounts receivable systems to ensure timely cash receipts in relation to Special Projects that have long-term ongoing works
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Kirsten Wilson
Payroll Officer
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Vincent Attard
Human Resources Coordinator
Vincent Attard
Human Resources CoordinatorHR coordinator assists with and facilitate all key HR functions
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Steve Ellis
Health And Safety Representative
Steve Ellis
Health And Safety RepresentativePremier's Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is elected to represent the workers on site regarding health and safety in our workplace
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Karen Wong
Virtual Assistant
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Siran Ma
Virtual Assistant
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Yan Li
Scheduling Coordinator
Yan Li
Scheduling CoordinatorThe Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling, allocating, and inputting data to complete the daily schedule for planned Operational movements of cranes and personnel. Additionally, the Scheduling Coordinator should monitor, and record changes as planned work unfolds on the day of execution, ensuring it is accurately and completely recorded in EPOS, Premier's Scheduling Software at the conclusion of the job.
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Grant Porter
Field Crew 1 Member
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Jacques Broise
Field Crew 1 Member
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Jake Blair
Field Crew 1 Member
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Karl Suranyi
Field Crew 1 Member
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Rhys Daniel Ward
Field Crew 1 Member
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Rhys Milne
Field Crew 1 Member
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Sam Sergi
Field Crew 1 Member
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Aidan Winkler
Field Crew 2 Member
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Daniel Kirkham
Field Crew 2 Member
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Jack Riley
Field Crew 2 Member
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Jesse Davies
Field Crew 2 Member
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Joshua Vassallo
Field Crew 2 Member
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Justin D'souza
Field Crew 2 Member
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Bradley Briggs
Field Crew 3 Member
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Cameron Berick
Field Crew 3 Member
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Damien Lee
Field Crew 3 Member
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Daniel Boniface
Field Crew 3 Member
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David Simpson
Field Crew 3 Member
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Jarrod Dunn
Field Crew 3 Member
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Kris Johnson
Field Crew 3 Member
Kris Johnson
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Askin Karahan
Field Crew 4 Member
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Geoff Smith
Field Crew 4 Member
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Jamie Daniel
Field Crew 4 Member
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Luke O'Neill
Field Crew 4 Member
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Mark Gerada
Field Crew 4 Member
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Xavier Smith
Field Crew 4 Member
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Alexander Taseski
Field Crew 5 Member
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Ben Blum
Field Crew 5 Member
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Christopher Aquaro
Field Crew 5 Member
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Christopher Matthews
Field Crew 5 Member
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Kristopher Denko
Field Crew 5 Member
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Levi Millar
Field Crew 5 Member
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Vincent Clarke
Field Crew 5 Member
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Diamantis Tsikopoulos
Yard Crew Member
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Paul Wise
Yard Crew Member
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Tyrone Parson
Workshop Coordinator
Tyrone Parson
Workshop CoordinatorThe Workshop Coordinator role is expected to assist the Fleet and Workshop Manager to organise and execute (when required) the end to end logistics of Premier Cranes plant and equipment
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Christian Elbourne
Field Crew 6 Member