O’Rourke’s Michele O’Rourke joins WDS 2025 speaker programme
24 July 2025
D&Ri is pleased to announce that Michele O’Rourke, CEO at US-based demolition and environmental remediation firm O’Rourke Wrecking company, has joined the speaker line-up for the 2025 World Demolition Summit in Nashville, US.
O'Rourke Wrecking Company CEO Michele O'Rourke. (Photo: O'Rourke Wrecking Company)
Known for leading high-profile and technically complex projects, Michele is also a passionate advocate for sustainability, workforce development, and community impact.
As one of the few women CEOs in the industry, she brings a bold, purpose-driven perspective to demolition leadership.
At WDS 2025, O’Rourke will present during the VIP day on November 3. A topic for her presentation will be confirmed in due course.
She joins a packed programme, which has been extended for the 2025 edition.
Other speakers include Jose Blanco, secretary general of the European Demolition Association (EDA), Ryan Priestly, Chief Executive of Priestly Demolition Inc (PDI) and Richard Vann, founder and Managing Director of RVA Group.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: World Demolition Summit | 3-5 November 2025 | Nashville
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