John Higgins

Director, CQ service 3 years
Studied Economics (Latrobe University)
Chairman of Higgins Coatings, Chairman of Advisory Board for the Learning and Leadership Centre for Melbourne Grammar School, Foundation Board member of the National Gallery of Victoria
Strategic Committee

John Higgins

1. What drew you to CQ and what do you love most about what you do?
The selfless attitude of people to help often.

2. What have you learnt most about yourself from your involvement?
How lucky I am that illness has never touched my family.

3. What signature strength do you bring to CQ?
The enthusiasm to complete projects on time.

4. What's a CQ moment you treasure?
Walking through the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and realising that any worries I had were completely insignificant.

5. What do you love to laugh about?
Everything! You can take life too seriously.

6. What are you optimistic about?
I am optimistic about life and the power of positive thinking. There are many uplifting moments in everyday life.

7. What would you say to someone considering joining the 'CQ family'?
CQ lives its credo and is a fantastic organisation.