Group Leadership

Mr Todd Ashurst
Group Chief Executive Officer

Todd Ashurst, DSM joined the Highcom Group after 32 years of military service with the Australian Defence Force where he advanced through the ranks to become a Brigadier (One Star General). He had several senior command and executive positions, including Head of Australian Army Logistics and Director General Support at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Todd was the final Australian commander of Task Group Afghanistan (Operation HIGHROAD) in addition to being the NATO Resolute Support Mission – Chief of Combined Joint Operations where he was responsible for the planning and execution of NATO’s daily operations across Afghanistan.

Todd is a strategic leader known for his values-driven approach, collaborative stakeholder engagement, change management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. He has successfully managed multi-billion-dollar budgets, projects, and contracts, often delivering outcomes within tight timeframes.

Todd is a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Army War College, where he earned a Master of Strategic Studies. He also holds a Master of Arts from Kings College London and a Bachelor of Professional Studies from the University of New England. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Joint Services Command and Staff College in the United Kingdom and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

In recognition of his exemplary leadership and dedication, Todd was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for achieving significant operational effects and strategic outcomes in Afghanistan. His service has also been acknowledged internationally with several prestigious awards, including the United States Legion of Merit (Officer) and the NATO Meritorious Service Medal, in honour of his decisive leadership, planning, execution, and strategic contributions to multi-national operations, demonstrating a sustained commitment to excellence and effective collaboration in complex environments.

Todd joined HighCom Ltd in September 2023, was appointed Group Chief Operating Officer in February 2024, and was selected as Group Chief Executive Officer from 03 March 2025.

 

Mr Martyn Dominy
Group Chief Financial Officer

Martyn was appointed as Highcom’s Group Chief Financial Officer overseeing financial custodianship of the Australian and US operations. As an experienced senior executive, Martyn has successfully worked across multiple infrastructure sectors including defence manufacturing, aviation, rail, shipping and property where he supported Boards and Executive teams through turnaround and growth plans.

During his career he has managed investment portfolios and led capital raisings across both debt and equity. He has assisted aviation and rail infrastructure businesses to refinance major debt portfolios of over $3.0b, that were used to fund expansion programs of growth asset infrastructure. He has also led organisations through extensive capital structure reviews and most recently assisted an ASX listed defence manufacturer through an off-market take-over acquisition.

Martyn is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canberra.

 

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