Biography
Experience behind the thinking.
Geoff is an Australian construction executive with more than 30 years of international experience in high-rise construction. His work brings together construction methods, buildability, specialist equipment and the design of integrated systems.
His career has focused on resolving complex construction challenges and improving the planning and delivery of demanding towers. He has devoted more than 15 years to developing construction systems that support safer working conditions and more efficient use of time, labour and equipment.
As Turiim’s founder and CEO, Geoff leads the development of its JumpForm technology, combining practical site experience with engineering and custom component design.
Career & experience
From practice to leadership.
Turiim
Founder & CEO
Leads the development of high-performance JumpForm systems, drawing on more than three decades of high-rise construction experience to integrate design, technology and specialist components.
Wopon Solutions
Founder & Managing Director
Founded in 2016
Established Wopon Solutions as a JumpForm design company, with work for Multiplex, Connectrix Middle East and Turiim.
JumpForm design projects
- One Zabeel — Towers A & B, Dubai (Multiplex)
- Parsons Headquarters — Cores 1–5, Abu Dhabi (Multiplex)
- Jumeirah Gate — Cores 1 & 2, Dubai (Multiplex)
- Zabeel Tower, Dubai (Multiplex)
- Dorchester Hotel — Towers A & B, Dubai (Connectrix)
- Uptown Dubai, Dubai (Connectrix)
- Grande B4, Dubai (Connectrix)
- Plot 12A — Cores 1–5, Serbia (Connectrix)
- St Georges Terrace — Towers A & B, Australia (Connectrix)
- Plot 12B — Cores 1–4, Serbia (Connectrix)
- Portside Wharf, Australia (Connectrix)
- Encore Tower, Australia (Connectrix)
- Wave 2, Dubai (Connectrix)
- Infinity Tower, Australia (Turiim)
- Liverpool Civic Place, Australia (Turiim)
Multiplex Constructions
Construction, technical and plant leadership
January 1992 – December 2016
Progressed from engineering and site management into regional and international leadership. Responsibilities included technical submissions, consultant coordination, construction planning, project support, construction solutions and the Middle East plant and equipment division.
Leadership and management roles
- Construction Director — Middle East, Europe & North America (2014–2016)
- Technical Director — Middle East, Europe & North America (2008–2013)
- Managing Director, Plant & Equipment Division (2007–2016)
- Executive Construction Manager — Middle East & Europe (2002–2007)
- Construction Manager — Malaysia (2001)
- Construction Manager — Middle East (1997–2000)
- Site Manager — Australia (1996–1997)
- Cadet Engineer — Australia (1992–1995)
Key responsibilities
- Managing the pre-construction team and technical submissions in the Middle East
- Coordinating permanent and temporary works consultants for buildable, cost-effective design
- Implementing construction planning solutions on new regional projects
- Providing construction and technical support across the Northern Hemisphere
- Developing construction solutions for use on projects globally
- Managing the Middle East Plant & Equipment Division
Selected project experience
Across landmark towers.
- Emirates Towers, Dubai
- UP Tower, Dubai
- EPF Tower, Malaysia
- Dubai Marina — Phase 1, Dubai
- Chicago Spire, Chicago
- The Gate, Dubai
- Index Tower, Dubai
- Marina Promenade, Dubai
- Bay Adelaide Tower, Toronto
- Address Boulevard, Dubai
- 22 Bishopsgate, London
- Principle Place, London
- One JLT, Dubai
- One The Palm, Dubai
- Marina Gate, Dubai