Lulezim Zimi Meka

Mr Meka is CEO and a founder of engineering firm Ausenco Pty Ltd. He has more than 40 years of experience in the design, construction and operation of minerals processing plants and infrastructure, both in Australia and internationally. He has grown Ausenco from its inception in Australia into a well respected global business with more than 3,000 people across 26 offices in 14 countries servicing the minerals and metals, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. He is the Queensland University of Technologys 2008 Alumnus of the Year, was awarded the AusIMMs 2009 Institute Medal and is one of Australias top 100 influential engineers, as awarded by Engineers Australia. In 2013, Engineers Australia named him Queensland Professional Engineer of the Year and is a member of the Engineers Australia Hall of Fame. He is Chair of Technical Committee.