Bruce Ferguson is the Managing Partner of Helmsman International Group and is the Infrastructure Sector Lead. He has a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of California. Bruce is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Project Management and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Bruce has thirty years of project delivery, support and strategic implementation planning. Over fifteen years of Research into project performance drivers, focusing on complexity, governance and organisational capability, as well as leadership and direction for the Project industry. Bruce works with clients at the executive level and has developed a depth of experience in engaging executive leadership effectively to drive operational changes. Clients include Walt Disney, Fluor Daniel, GE Capital, ANZ bank, IAG/NRMA, ING, Thales, AMP, Yamaha, Telecom New Zealand, Suncorp, Department of Defence.

Wayne Bradbury is a Partner with Helmsman International Group and is the Defence Sector Lead. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland and a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from RMIT. Wayne has over thirty years of experience across diverse sectors, including defence, infrastructure, resources, aerospace and health. Wayne has a passion for helping clients achieve more outstanding performance and return on investment from big, expensive, complex assets and infrastructure.

Michael Panich is a Principal at Helmsman International Group. He brings nearly 15 years of operations, management and advisory experience across the defence and infrastructure sectors.

Michael has been with Helmsman for five years. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of procurement, contracting, supply chain, asset management and program management roles in the Department of Defence.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Southern Queensland and a Master of Business from the University of New South Wales.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his young family, playing guitar and sampling new craft beers. You will often find him at a playground, pushing his daughter on the swing with one hand and holding a coffee in the other.

Michael believes that Rome wasn’t built in a day; achieving meaningful change in your self or your team requires enduring vision, patience and hard work.

Michael’s most enjoyable moments at Helmsman are with the team, gathered around a whiteboard, discovering a new angle to a problem and developing a powerful insight into what the client needs to be successful.

Dan Clements is a Manager at Helmsman International Group. He brings 10 years of experience in projects, engineering, and consulting across energy, infrastructure and Defence. He has been with Helmsman for 3 years. Before this, Dan spent 7 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with project, engineering and management roles. He has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (University of Wollongong) and a Master of Business Administration (University of Canberra).

When Dan isn’t outside exploring the bush or the city with his partner and son (dog), you can find him in the gym. Dan strives to make a difference in his work, solving real problems and having a laugh along the way.

Muhammad Iqbal is a Senior Financial Accountant at Helmsman International Group. Muhammad is a qualified Chartered Accountant and contributed to management of consolidated group’s financial statements, cashflow,  annual budgets, and tax planning. Muhammad has Business Services Accountant experience of over 9 years.

Muhammad has been with Helmsman for 6 years. Prior to joining Helmsman, he held various position including operations manager and Accounts All-rounder.

Muhammad is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Muhammad believes in self-challenge always leads to personal growth and time is the most precious resource, “waste it wisely”.