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Sue Murphy
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| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Occupation | Business executive, engineer |
| Employer | Clough Engineering Water Corporation |
Susan Lee Murphy is an amazing Australian leader who works in business and engineering. She has been a top boss, called a 'chief executive,' in both private companies and government organizations that help people.
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Sue Murphy's Journey in Engineering
Early Life and Education
Sue Murphy studied at the University of Western Australia. In 1979, she earned a degree in Civil Engineering, which is all about designing and building things like roads, bridges, and water systems.
Career Highlights
In 1980, she started working at a company called Clough Engineering. She was so good that by 1998, she made history by becoming the first woman ever to join the company's main board of directors. She became the chief executive of the company's Minerals and Infrastructure Division. In 2004, she left Clough Engineering to join the Water Corporation.
After four years as a general manager, Sue Murphy became the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation in 2008. This means she was in charge of making sure everyone in Western Australia had clean water.
Other Important Roles
Sue Murphy has also served on the board of other important organizations. In June 2019, she joined the board of Monadelphous, another big engineering company. She has also been on the board of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation and the Fremantle Football Club.
Awards and Special Recognition
Honored for Her Work
Sue Murphy has received many awards for her excellent work. In 2009, she was chosen as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. This is a special honor for people who have made big contributions to technology and engineering.
Top Engineer in Australia
For four years in a row, Engineers Australia recognized her as one of the top 100 engineers in the entire country. This shows how highly respected she is in her field.
International and National Awards
In 2014, she received the Women in Water award from the International Water Association. This award celebrated her leadership and impact in the water industry. In 2019, she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia. This is a very high honor given for "distinguished service to the natural resources sector in Western Australia, and to engineering." It means she has done outstanding work for the environment and engineering in her home state.
