Simon Tengende is the national CEO of the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) Australia and oversees the Wall and Ceiling Institute. He brings over 25 years of experience across business, trade, and professional associations, major construction projects, and private enterprise consultancy.
Simon was the founding Executive Officer of the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, established in 2010. In his current role, he is leading the national transformation of AWCI Australia, transitioning it from a federated model to a unified national organisation.
Strategic Assignments - Infrastructure Construction
Social Inclusion Advisor - Nel Consortia, Hydrogen exploratory (Hy Stor)project
Social Inclusion Manager - North-East link (China Construction, Webuild Group, GS&E Engineering, CPB Contractors)
Previous Roles
State Director Vic- Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
GM Membership & Mentoring - National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA)
State Manager Vic / Tas - Master Electricians Australia (MEA)
Chief Executive Officer -The Ballarat Foundation
GM Membership /Kinaway - Victoria Employer's Chamber of Commerce and Industry
State Programs Manager - Victoria State Government
Refugee Brokerage program manager - Brotherhood of St Laurence
Wholesale Business Manager - Shearwater Adventures.
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