Prof John Tookey

Professor John Tookey has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Bradford, UK.  He started his professional career at Glasgow Caledonian University in 1998 before moving to the University of Auckland in 2006.  In 2009 he moved to AUT University where he is currently Associate head (International) of the School of Future Environments.  Professor Tookey has an extensive track record of research and publication around construction procurement, before specialising in supply chain management and logistics.  He has been responsible for the establishment and delivery of 9 new academic programmes in construction, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, in three different institutions.  In addition he is a well recognised commentator on construction issues across various media in New Zealand.