Empowering women leaders across the Thiess Group

Since its inception in 2021, the Thiess Group Global Women in Leadership Development Program has supported 77 women leaders, including 11 participants in 2025.

Each cohort brings together women from across all companies and operating jurisdictions, fostering a strong global network of emerging senior leaders. Delivered in partnership with Xplore, the program is designed to help participants identify their authentic leadership strengths, values, and purpose, while increasing their visibility with Group Executives and Regional Leadership Teams. The program incorporates group learning sessions, course work, one-on-one coaching with organisational development specialists, and opportunities for engagement with the Executive, Board, and other senior leaders.

As of 2025, the Group has invested $328,000 in the program. Among all alumni, 22% have progressed into roles reporting directly to an Executive or Regional Manager, and 70% have been retained within the Group. Alumni continue to expand their leadership impact through formal mentoring, both as mentors and mentees, strengthening networks, capability, and professional development. These outcomes demonstrate the program’s effectiveness in building leadership capability and advancing gender diversity across the organisation