martin carl albrecht ac, ftse, fie aust, faicd, faim, is a prominent australian businessman, best known for his service as chairman, previously ceo (1985–2000), of thiess pty ltd. in june 2002 he was appointed a companion of the order of australia "for service to the construction industry, to the development of export markets, to the engineering profession, and to the community in the areas of education, corporate social responsibility and industrial safety."