Further
Together

Luke Rowlands builds momentum where it matters most — on the ground, across teams, and at the executive table. His 25+ year career in services and infrastructure has been defined by large-scale delivery, strategic clarity, and a sharp ability to align people, projects, and performance across Australia and globally.

Armed with an MBA and deep expertise in organisational change, strategy, and risk, Luke doesn’t just manage — he transforms. He has built a reputation for pushing innovation, elevating team capability, and transforming challenges into lasting outcomes.

As Managing Director of AE Smith, Nuvo, and Envar, Luke leads from the front. He shapes strategy, sharpens delivery, and drives business performance — always with a clear line of sight to client goals and commercial success.

Since stepping into his current role in 2023, Luke has steered the businesses through a new chapter, reinvigorating the culture, strengthening partnerships, and establishing a clear direction for sustainable growth. Under his leadership, AE Smith, Nuvo, and Envar continue to raise the bar on service, safety, and delivery.

Few in the industry bring the depth of experience and calm authority that Russell Houlahan does. With over 40 years in services and infrastructure, he’s built a career at the intersection of technical precision and commercial acumen, leading teams, projects, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Russell’s background spans electrical trades, engineering, and senior roles at Downer EDI and Alstom Australia, where he guided major infrastructure and risk portfolios. What sets him apart is not just his technical depth, but the way he brings people together — building trust, listening first, and creating space for practical, reliable solutions to take shape.

In 2023, Russell stepped into the role of Commercial Director and helped shape what is now Amplius — the coming together of AE Smith, Nuvo, and Envar under a single, unified brand. Today, he leads with clarity and intent, ensuring every commercial decision supports long-term success for clients, teams, and partners alike.

Away from the boardroom, Russell’s passion for craftsmanship continues — he’s a certified Level 2 sommelier who appreciates structure, balance, and attention to detail in all forms.

Simon Kerry cuts through complexity to create clarity and control. With over 25 years in finance across Australia, Asia, and the UK, he shapes commercial strategies that drive long-term growth and keep Amplius future-ready.

At Amplius, Simon directs the financial engine room, building scalable systems, pressure-testing investments, and aligning capital with strategy. He keeps the business resilient, agile, and focused on outcomes that matter.

His career moves across insolvency, valuation, and corporate transactions. Starting at Ferrier Hodgson, he dives into restructures and recovery. He expands that expertise with Kroll in London and Hong Kong, then sharpens it further at KPMG in transaction services.

Inside Downer, Simon drives major acquisitions — including Tenix, VEC Group, and Hawkins — and helps form the Infrastructure & Construction division post-Spotless. Across every role, he builds credibility by staying precise, decisive, and deeply commercial.

At Amplius, his influence is felt in every major decision — from how risk is measured to how growth is financed. Simon operates with intent, ensuring the numbers always serve the bigger picture.