“I have always found Frank to be very knowledgeable about his area of expertise in signalling and train control systems, and have been impressed by his commitment to sharing his knowledge to the benefit of clients and for the development of others.”
B.P., Rail Executive, Client
“Dr. Frank has performed detailed technical analysis to a very high professional standard which has been used to support business plans and the development of rail signalling solution. In addition he has provided analysis of technical concepts and their application to client requests in a timely and accurate fashion. This technical ability underpins his project management skills and approach.”
R.S., General Manager, Client
“Frank was a seriously organised, methodical, thorough and highly domain and technology-savvy project manager. His method for structuring and running the RFI/P process was air-tight and encouraged vendors to propose by far the best and most creative solution I have seen in any mining / heavy-haul logistics organisation – one that adhered to and helped deliver the vision of Pit to Port Automation. Frank would be an asset to any company serious about next-generation rail. I would happily work with Frank again.”
B.E., Director, Client
“I have found Frank to be a very thorough professional Project Manager with clear, concise and consistent communication skills. He follows up on all commitments and manages both internal and external stakeholders effectively. His attention to detail and negotiation skills are among his strengths.”
A.C., Director, Contractor
“I have known Frank for a number of years and I have always been extremely impressed with his aptitude, technical knowledge, his zest for all things rail and technology, his vast experience both nationally and internationally and with his great attitude to life in general. I suggest others will find him a wealth of knowledge and a person whom you can rely on for a very “rounded” and professional finish to any Project that he is involved with. He is also someone who cares about the Industry and the people within it, shown also by his involvement with IRSE and other organisations.”
G.M., Signalling Specialist, Client
“Frank and I worked closely together for almost two years. While you will read many well-earned recommendations that are indeed accolades to Frank’s technical ability, in my experience Frank’s greatest quality is his integrity, even when under pressure. I consider Frank both a professional colleague and a friend who will be an asset to any team and senior business leaders that require a highly focussed manager of the highest integrity.”
J.G., Managing Director, Client
“Frank’s attention to detail and professionalism are second to none. Frank has an exceptional ability to collect information and data from multiple sources (industry, clients, partners and from within) and create real intelligence from this data to enable the business to make well informed decisions and choices. Frank is both professional in what he does and passionate about the quality of work he produces. I expected nothing but exceptional work from Frank and was never disappointed. Frank presents an exceptional impression of the organisation to partners, clients and industry. I look forward to crossing paths with Frank in the future.”
M.P., Technical Director, Client
“I particularly appreciated Frank’s direct approach to problem-solving and his drive to achieve consensus, despite the various obstacles associated with the concentrated launch of a global team of technical professionals, each having their own strengths and backgrounds.”
D.K., Manager, ex Co-worker
“Frank is certainly one of the best signalling experts in Australia. From Axel Counter to ETCS and CBTC Frank during his work with us has provided his technological leadership from bid to project’s rollout. Frank knows how to work in a multicultural environment, a key success factor in the rail signalling business.”
P.M., Managing Director, Client
“Dr Heibel is a remarkable individual who has the ability to take one glance at a situation, logically analyse and understand it, and execute with effortless precision and speed. He has earned the utmost respect of all associates and proven time and time again that he is one of the leading experts in the industry. It has been an absolute pleasure and inspiration to work along side Frank.”
S.A., Manager, Client