Alumni Lunch Lecture: Mr Maha Sinnathamby

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Time:

12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Room:

The Long Room

UQ Location:

Customs House (Customs House)

URL:

http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/alumni-lunch-lectures

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Maha Sinnathamby is the vision and drive behind the 2010 World’s Best Master Planned Community (as awarded by the International Real Estate Federation).

As Chairman of the Springfield Land Corporation, Mr Sinnathamby’s goal is to make a difference in society by creating a sustainable, master-planned city where people can live, learn, work and play.

Education at all levels is the cornerstone of his strong commitment to fostering social justice and social progress through adding value to individuals and increasing their potential as people.

Mr Sinnathamby attained a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of New South Wales and has worked as an engineer on projects for the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Though never the goal, he has been recognised with many accolades, including:

- an honorary doctorate from the University of Southern Queensland;
- a Centenary Medal for his contributions to regional development; the 2003 Ernst and Young Master Entrepreneur of the Year (Northern Region);
- the Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International;
- Australian Institute of Management Medal for Management Innovation;
- and the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin’s International Renowned Entrepreneur Excellence Award.

If he didn’t seem busy enough, Mr Sinnathamby also holds many leadership and committee roles outside of the property development industry.