Henry Olivares

Energy Transition Leader | Executive Leadership | Engineering, Strategy, Growth and Delivery | MBA

Greater Brisbane Area

About

Henry is an engineering and business leader with over 17 years’ experience across the engineering, construction, and professional services sectors, with a strong focus on enabling the energy transition through strategy, delivery, and commercial excellence. He brings a proven track record of leading businesses and complex programs, driving sustainable growth, and delivering positive commercial outcomes across large, multi‑disciplinary environments. Henry is highly experienced in negotiating and managing complex, high‑value contracts and aligning technical delivery with investor, client, and shareholder priorities. His leadership approach is grounded in collaboration, accountability, and trust. He is known for building and empowering high‑performing teams, fostering strong partnerships, and creating environments where people and projects perform at their best against clear strategic objectives. Henry is passionate about shaping practical, future‑focused solutions across the Energy, Environment, and Water sectors. He works closely with clients, partners, and stakeholders to navigate complexity, manage risk, and unlock long‑term value in an evolving infrastructure and energy landscape.

Experience

  • Arcadis (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • National Energy Transition Lead
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      I lead Arcadis’ national energy transition strategy, partnering with clients to deliver sustainable, future ready infrastructure while identifying market opportunities and driving sector growth.

    • National Sales Director - Resilience
      Feb 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      As Sales Director for Resilience, I’m accountable for driving sales growth across our Energy, Environment and Water sector markets, leveraging my industry experience and senior client relationships. I lead and inspire a fantastic team, focusing on strategic market expansion, developing new service offerings, and implementing sales excellence processes.

    • Interim National Business Leader - Energy and Resources
      May 2023 - Nov 2023 · 7 mos

      In addition to my role as Sales Director, I was interim Business Leader for the Energy and Resources team, providing leadership and continuity during a critical period. Through this period we maintained a strong focus on project delivery, client satisfaction and strengthening the team's capabilities.

  • President at QUT Young Alumni Chapter
    Jul 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    I led the Young Alumni Chapter, strengthening QUT's alumni community engagement and delivering programs that supported early career professionals.

  • Zinfra (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Program Manager
      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      I managed a portfolio of energy infrastructure projects across South East Qld, ensuring safe, timely, and cost effective delivery for utility clients.

    • Project Engineer
      Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

      I supported the delivery of transmission and distribution projects through project management, resource management, site coordination, and quality assurance.

  • Project Engineer at Downer
    Jul 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Provided end‑to‑end project engineering support on major energy and utilities programs.

  • Undergrad to Design Team Manager at GS&A Technical Services
    Aug 2006 - Jul 2013 · 7 yrs