Cardno Makes Key Management Appointments

BRISBANE, Australia, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrastructure and environmental services provider Cardno Limited today announced several new key appointments for Cardno senior executives.

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Michael Renshaw, formerly General Manager – Americas and Software, has returned to Australia and taken up a new role, Executive General Manager – International. Mr. Renshaw, who has been with Cardno for nine years, will continue to have oversight of Cardno's operations in the Americas, but will also be charged with developing further growth opportunities in Asia and other international locations.

Paul Gardiner has been appointed as General Manager – Americas and Software and has relocated to the U.S.A. to take up the role. Mr. Gardiner was previously the General Manager of North and West Australia and Middle East and has been with Cardno for fourteen years.

Roger Collins-Woolcock, who has been with Cardno for twenty years and was formerly General Manager – South East Australia & New Zealand, has been appointed as General Manager – Australia and New Zealand. Australia has been combined into one region to encourage more cross-selling and seamless integration across the Australian and New Zealand businesses. Mr. Collins-Woolcock has appointed Jamie Alonso (formerly North and West Australia Operations Manager) as Australian and New Zealand Operations Manager.

These management appointments have been implemented to support our strategy of international expansion, to foster organic growth via cross-selling and to maximize efficiencies of our existing operations.

"Cardno's strength comes from the broad capabilities and experiences of our committed management team," said Andrew Buckley, Cardno's Managing Director. "Michael, Paul and Roger have all developed extensive skills running major elements of Cardno's businesses over a number of years," he added.

Cardno's outlook remains favorable with strengthening markets globally and a strong balance sheet ready to take advantage of future growth opportunities.

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About Cardno: Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with specialized expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno's team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD]. www.cardno.com

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