About this user
The Leighton Group has evolved significantly from the construction company of its origins over 60 years ago. Founded in Australia in 1949, Leighton Holdings Limited listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1962 (ASX code LEI). Growing organically and via acquisition, the Leighton Group is now one of the world's major contracting, services and project development organisations, and the world's largest contract miner. The Leighton Group's operating companies directly employ around 51,000 people and indirectly employ a similar number. Leighton Holdings has its head office in Sydney, Australia.
Occupation
Leighton Holdings provides a corporate governance structure and the financial strength that enables its companies to compete globally. It reviews risk management and performance, and approves strategic development, acquisitions and investments. Its companies provide development, construction, contract mining, and O&M services to the infrastructure, resources and property markets.
Companies
Leighton Holdings operates through nine diverse and independent companies: Thiess, Leighton Contractors, John Holland, Leighton Properties, Leighton Asia, Leighton Offshore, Leighton Welspun, the Habtoor Leighton Group and Leighton Africa. These companies operate in 26 countries from headquarters in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. Leighton Holdings also has significant interests in Devine Limited, Sedgman Limited and Macmahon Holdings Limited.
Interests
Project development and contracting services across the Australia-Pacific, Asia, India, the Middle East and Africa
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