DT Infrastructure welcomes Paul Hawthorne as Executive General Manager Rail

DT Infrastructure is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hawthorne as Executive General Manager Rail. Paul brings more than 20 years of experience in project delivery, rail systems engineering and asset management.

Most recently, Paul led rail operations at Laing O’Rourke focusing on project delivery across Australia, driving improved performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

His previous roles include General Manager of Rail Engineering at Rio Tinto and Head of Infrastructure Maintenance for High Speed Two, UK, where he led large-scale asset management programs. With his wealth of experience and leadership in rail infrastructure, Paul will play a pivotal role in growing DTI’s national rail business, ensuring sustainable and innovative solutions for the business and our clients. 

“I am delighted to welcome Paul to the DTI executive team. His appointment marks another significant step for the business and his extensive experience across the rail industry firmly places him as the right candidate to lead our national rail business,” said DTI Chief Executive Officer, John Anderson. 

Paul added: “I’m very grateful for this opportunity to join DTI and help shape a successful national rail business. DTI has been going from strength to strength, delivering some truly inspirational rail projects and I’m excited to build on this momentum and continue to provide first class services for our clients and the community.”  

Paul will join DT Infrastructure in November and be based in Melbourne.