CIMIC Group announced the appointment of Michael Wright as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wright is currently CIMIC Group Mining and Mineral Processing Executive and Thiess Managing Director. He was formerly CIMIC Group Mining and Mineral Processing Executive, responsible for leading Thiess (as Managing Director) and Sedgman. Prior to that, Mr. Wright held roles managing construction, tunnelling and services teams, and executive roles including leading Thiess' Australian Mining operations, Thiess' Services business and CIMIC Group's China and Mongolia business. Mr. Wright joined CIMIC Group in 1998.