Our People
Behind every project is a team of highly qualified technicians, engineers, and managers who bring decades of combined expertise. From our head office and workshop in Emu Plains, NSW, to our New Zealand operations led by Heyden Johnston, a seasoned professional in the power industry and cooling tower construction, we ensure every client benefits from our depth of knowledge and commitment to excellence.
Managing Director
Simon Jones
Simon brings more than 25 years of hands‑on experience in the construction, refurbishment, and maintenance of cooling towers. Beginning his career on the tools and progressing through Project Manager and General Manager roles, he has developed unmatched technical insight and industry knowledge. As Managing Director, Simon leads business growth, strategic direction, and major client relationships, drawing on practical
expertise that spans building towers himself to guiding complex customer decisions.
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Director
Gareth Jones
Gareth has a diploma in Marine Engineering from Southampton College of Technology in the United Kingdom.
Gareth gained a vast amount of engineering experience during his ten years with P&O Steam Navigation Company of London in the running and maintenance of marine propulsion systems.
He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering (Sydney Branch). Since arriving in Australia he has had extensive experience in the design and maintenance of fluid control systems, with special relevance in the fuel & gas industries
General Manager
Edward Turvil
Ed is a BSc Hons and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in HR Leadership, and PRINCE2 Practitioner. After a leadership career in the British infantry, and various roles in consulting, Ed ran his own business before joining MFC in 2023.
Ed aims to leverage his 20+ years of leadership and management experience to drive the CI agenda and help lead us to an even brighter future. His approach aligns with our core values and beliefs, namely the importance of people, family and community.
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People and Culture Manager
Nancy Jones
Nancy brings over 20 years of commercial
management experience and has been a key part of Marley Flow since 2005. She leads all People and Culture functions, building workforce capability, engagement, and compliance. Known for her reliability and diligence, she is the person who
connects the dots across the business - supporting teams, resolving issues, and taking ownership to keep work moving. Nancy also oversees core office operations and project coordination, ensuring smooth workflows, strong governance, and a consistently high‑performing workplace.​​​
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Engineering Manager
Kayden Hillier
Kayden joined Marley Flow Control as an intern and completed his engineering degree while gaining direct, hands‑on project experience. He brings strong technical capability, sharp problem‑solving
skills, and a mature approach to engineering management. Kayden leads strategic project planning, provides expert technical guidance, and oversees key projects, ensuring design and construction compliance while supporting the broader team with practical, high‑quality solutions.
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National Sales Manager
Marcus Fridenberg
Marcus studied Mechanical Engineering at Swinburne University before beginning his career in the industrial ventilation industry, where he worked in research and development. He later broadened his experience with roles in marketing and IT, before discovering his passion for sales in 2009. Since then, he has built strong relationships with clients across the industrial and HVAC sectors.
In 2021, Marcus joined Marley Flow Control, where he now manages the Victorian office. He also plays a key role in supporting the sales team, driving growth and delivering tailored solutions to clients in both the industrial and HVAC markets.​
National HSEQ Manager
Stephen Holt
Stephen brings nearly 40 years of
heavy‑engineering experience, specialising in maintenance execution, operations, and regulatory compliance. He is a highly knowledgeable and dedicated HSEQ leader, applying deep technical insight and a strong focus on safety to strengthen
systems, improve performance, and support safe, high‑quality project delivery across the business.
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Financial Controller
Nicole Howard
Nicole has worked at Marley Flow Control for over 11 years in the Financial Controllers role.
Previous to that 6.5 years with an international manufacturing organisation. Nicole has experience in processing payroll, invoice processing and accounts payable and accounts receivable, accounts reconciliations and tax obligatons.
Nicole successfully acquired a Cert 4 1V in accounts processing and Bookkeeping and has completed MYOB training in business reporting and analysis.
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Operations Manager
Mat Crabtree
Mathew brings years of experience in the engineering industry, having joined Marley Flow Control in 2009 after earning his Mechanical Engineering Certificate in 2006. He has since expanded his expertise through post-graduate studies in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Fuel Services, completed both in Australia and internationally.
With a strong foundation in mechanical systems and a hands-on approach to project delivery, Mathew now serves as Operations Manager, overseeing all projects run from our head office in Emu Plains. His leadership ensures that every project is executed with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to quality and safety.​​​​​​​​​​
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Project Manager
Greg Stevenson
Greg is a dual‑trade boilermaker and fitter with more than 20 years’ experience in cooling‑tower construction and facilities maintenance. His extensive technical knowledge, specialised welding expertise, and capability in pipework installation,
tank repairs, and complex fabrication make him a trusted problem‑solver on challenging projects.
Greg is known for his practical intelligence, calm approach under pressure, and strong customer feedback, consistently overcoming site challenges and delivering high‑quality outcomes with his team.
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Maintenance Services Supervisor
Dave Malcolm
With a strong background in engineering and a hands-on approach to leadership, Dave brings extensive experience in account management, staff supervision, and project delivery across a range of industrial and facilities management projects. Specialising in cooling towers, fuel delivery systems maintenance, air system delivery and complex infrastructure systems, Dave has successfully led multidisciplinary teams and managed client relationships to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Known for a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to operational excellence, Dave plays a key role in aligning technical execution with client goals, ensuring seamless coordination from planning through to completion
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Project Manager
Andrew Dickson
A highly experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in both IT systems and construction. With a background spanning small-scale initiatives to large, complex builds, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and practical site management. From infrastructure upgrades and software implementations to commercial developments and multi-stage construction projects, I’m skilled at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and delivering results that meet both strategic goals and operational needs.
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Senior Sales Engineer - Cooling Towers and Pumps
Anindya (Ani) Bhowmik
Ani is a Mechanical Engineer who has been working in the HVAC industry for over 9 years. He applies his knowledge of the ventilation industry by working as a sales engineer, providing solution sales to customers. He’s involved in the design stages of cooling towers for the industrial sector; the likes of power plants, refineries, fertilizer plants to name a few. A part of his role is also to help the sales team with quotations of cooling towers for new and redevelopment projects and to help the client with their cooling requirements.
Sales Engineer
Ehsan Pourfarzad
Ehsan joined Marley Flow Control with a background in technical sales engineering, particularly within the industrial and HVAC markets. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Project Management and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is a professionally assessed Mechanical Engineer by Engineers Australia.
Ehsan is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency, working closely with consultants, contractors, and end users to deliver technically sound and compliant cooling tower solutions from concept through to commissioning.
Supply Chain Manager
Daniel Jones
With 20+ in logistics management working for a large multinational company, Daniel has experience in all avenues of logistics and freight. Before starting with Marley in January 2018 he lead a team importing chemicals for the Cosmetic, Food and Pharmaceuticals industries and specialising in Dangerous Goods importation. In 2011 he obtained Cert IV in Front Line Management. Daniel has been a member of the Rural Fire Service for 30+ years which brings experience in strenuous situations.
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CT (Production) Team Leader
Kalolo Matavesi
Kalolo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cooling tower manufacturing, maintenance, and refurbishment—both in the factory and onsite. For the past two years, he has thrived as a Design and Construct Supervisor, showcasing strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a consistent track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.
CT (Production) Team Leader
Nick Hurley
Nick has been a valued member of our team for more than a decade, earning a reputation as one of our most reliable, dependable, and highly trusted people. He is an exemplary role model of our company values and someone the team consistently looks to for guidance and support.
Nick leads the production of our Composite Fan business with exceptional diligence and professionalism. His attention to detail, technical rigour, and mastery of hand layup techniques ensures that every fan meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
His commitment to doing things the right way, every time, has made him an integral part of our success and a cornerstone of our production capability.
Key Account Manager/ Project Supervisor
Russell Nunn
Russell began his career as a light vehicle mechanic, specialising in motorsport and automatic transmission repair.
After spending years in the light vehicle trade, he transferred into the heavy industry with experience in mobile hydraulic equipment.
Eventually promoted into management, Russ has years of workshop planning and customer relationship building.
Now as a key account manager, Russ focuses his time on developing new connections throughout the east coast of Australia and maintaining relationships with major Industrial accounts such as Bluescope Steel, BOC Gas and Manildra Group. Russ also services many large HVAC and water treatment companies such as AG Coombs, Climatech, Integra Water and NCH.
Sales Engineer / Adviser
Peter Glass
Peter has held a variety of sales engineering roles for over 35 years, the past 15 years directly related to the cooling tower industry.
He brings broad experience in industrial process equipment applications, including power transmission, pump systems, fluid agitators, heat exchangers, filters, valves and cooling towers.
Hands-on experience has been gained in the areas of site installation/supervision, system commissioning and trouble-shooting.
Engineering Support
Lawrence Thomas
Lawrence is one of Australia’s most experienced cooling‑tower engineers, with more than three decades of specialised design and construction expertise. He joined Marley Flow Control in 1998
after 12 years as Technical Manager at SPX Cooling Technologies. Lawrence provides high‑level technical guidance across the business, ensuring engineering accuracy, regulatory compliance, and robust design and construction outcomes.
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