Shannon Darcy  |  Managing Director  |  DSD GROUP

Western Sydney Business Connection Committee

Born and raised in Western Sydney, Shannon is the Founder and Managing Director of DSD GROUP. Beginning as a one man operation in 2004, at just 22 years of age, Shannon has transformed DSD GROUP into a major player in the civil and construction industry.

As a business owner Shannon has always played a lead role. He believes a specific key to his success lies in his ability to identify talented individuals in the industry and to work with them collaboratively to achieve objectives and goals.

For the last decade Shannon has been responsible for mentoring engineers up to executive leaders. In more recent times, he has successfully led the expansion of DSD Group to include projects in regional and remote areas of NSW and also interstate.

In addition, Shannon has:

- successfully integrated one of the most sophisticated cost and operational control systems in the industry

- effectively led the DSD team to achieve a nationally recognised RMS pre-qualification for road and bridge construction

- contributed to DSD GROUP's increase in revenue, profitability and reputation through governance.

Shannon has witnessed first hand, 20 years of exciting growth in Western Sydney and the huge opportunities it presents for Western Sydney businesses. This has driven Shannon to take on an active long term role in ensuring local businesses become a part of the local supply chain.  

Shannon is very committed to giving back to the Western Sydney community.