Appointments
MSD ANOINTS DAN HILL AS NEW ARCHITECTURE FACULTY DIRECTOR
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
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APPOINTMENTS
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APR-JUN 2022
NEW SENIOR ASSOCIATE FOR SJB’S SYDNEY STUDIO
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The Melbourne School of Design has announced the appointment of Dan Hill as the institution’s new Director of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Joining from the Sweden Government’s innovation agency, Vinnova, the school hopes Hill will elevate the education experience it offers to students through enhanced design practices in community engagement, teaching and learning. Hill has been appointed Director due to his holistic approach to transformative design practices, everyday technologies and social infrastructures. The design-centric approach adopted by Hill will see tangible outcomes balanced with deep research and strategic processes. The new Director says he looks forward to reshaping MSD as a design school equipped for the rigours of the 21st century.
ZWICK JOINS GHD IN NEWLY-CREATED POSITION GHD has announced the appointment of Mary Zwick as the company’s new Global Wellbeing Leader. Zwick will be responsible for developing, promoting and embedding a culture supportive of employee wellbeing. With an employee base of over 10,000, the new Wellbeing Leader will be tasked with supporting GHD’s wellbeing strategy and leveraging the human and social connection that workplaces provide. “The pandemic has shown how important it is for employers to support the personal and professional wellbeing of our people,” says GHD’s Chief People Officer, Jan Sipsma. “This senior role reflects the importance GHD puts on wellbeing to help our employees better manage their physical and mental health. Mary has the experience and drive to lead the evolution of our program as we take the next steps towards helping our employees manage their work-life balance.”
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SJB has announced the promotion of longtime employee Gabrielle Suhr to the role of Senior Associate in its Sydney studio. The past 14 years has seen Suhr make an immense contribution to the built work and culture of the practice. The practice says the architect’s energy, commitment, and attention to detail make working with her a delight. “We are continually impressed with Gabby’s capacity to navigate project priorities - to ensure excellence across architectural, public and development objectives,’’ says SJB Directors, Adam, Nick, John and Jonathan in a joint statement. “In addition to her professional successes, we love Gabby as a person and wish her all the success in the world as she takes on additional leadership responsibilities.” Suhr is known for her focus on creating close client/architect relationships through excellent communication skills. Her belief in the value of community encourages her to always strive to bring a joyful element and level of delight into the built environment.
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