APPOINTMENTS

MSD ANOINTS DAN HILL AS NEW ARCHITECTURE FACULTY DIRECTOR

ABOVE Dan Hill.

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.” NEW SENIOR ASSOCIATE FOR SJB’S SYDNEY STUDIO

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.

TWO PROMOTIONS, ONE APPOINTMENT FOR DENTON CORKER MARSHALL

Denton Corker Marshall has furthered the strength of its senior leadership team, with the promotion of two employees and a new appointment to Senior Associate.

Longtime team member Sonja Syre (pictured left) is recognised as the practice’s first new Director in over a decade. Joining the practice in 2008, Syre has grown to become a leader within the practice and intelligent practitioner, who has become a critical member of the practices’ management team.

With over 20 years’ experience in research, education and civic architecture, Syre has delivered some of Denton Corker Marshall’s most complex projects including the Faculty of Engineering and IT’s Broadway Building for the University of Technology Sydney, the award-winning Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building for Monash University, and the recently opened Shepparton Art Museum.

Marcin Polgar (pictured centre) has been promoted to Senior Associate after 15 years of delivering exemplary results as a member of the practices’ leadership team. With a career spanning over two decades, Polgar’s experiences will see him continue to drive design outcomes for a broad range of typologies across the commercial, education, and civic sectors. Working in the Warsaw office in 2002, his international experience has assisted in the delivery of some of the practices’ most creative and dynamic designs on the world stage.

Denton Corker Marshall also welcomes the new appointment of Louise Goodman (pictured right) to Senior Associate.

ABOVE Sonja Syre, Marcin Polgar and Louise Goodman (Left to Right). ABOVE Mark Healey, Claudia Fleuter, Janine Koll, Sharon Kuhnell and Amanda Rogers (Left to Right).

BATES SMART BOLSTERS SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Bates Smart has announced the appointment of five new senior leaders who the practice believes will drive its design, business and operations.

The practice says the talent and expertise of each professional is highly respected throughout the industry, and that their knowledge and vision will help Bates Smart continue to deliver some of Australia’s most enduring architecture, interior design and urban design projects.

MARK HEALEY, DIRECTOR Healey has been promoted to Director following his exceptional contribution to Bates Smart’s interior projects over almost two decades. He has proven himself as a leader in healthcare design, currently directing the Frankston Hospital redevelopment, the Tweed Valley Hospital and the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. This expertise is complemented by his talent across a diverse range of project types including the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C., Collins House residential, HOME Build-To-Rent, Collins Square and 360 Collins Street.

CLAUDIA FLEUTER, STUDIO DIRECTOR Fleuter is an architect with a significant track record in the delivery of complex, large scale residential, hospitality and commercial projects. She is a highly motivated team leader and has experience in leading architectural and interior projects, achieving a seamless integration between the two disciplines. Her recent major projects include the Frankston Hospital redevelopment, The Eastbourne and 35 Spring Street residential developments and 299 Bourke Street commercial. JANINE KOLL, PRACTICE DIRECTOR Koll leads practice management in our Sydney studio. A trained architect, she brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the creative process to operational management of the studio and the firm’s people and culture. She is passionate about gender equity and providing an inclusive work environment for everyone and regularly participates in industry-wide collaboration for better practice.

SHARON KUHNELL, PRACTICE DIRECTOR Kuhnell leads practice management in our Melbourne studio. She is also a trained architect and has extensive knowledge and experience in resource and commercial management, recruitment, people and culture, strategic planning and business transformation. Her future-focused approach to the studio reflects her enthusiasm for strategic solutions that foster creativity and inclusivity, enabling growth across the business.

AMANDA ROGERS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Rogers has been leading Business Development and Marketing in our Melbourne studio for over eight years. Her role encompasses client engagement, bid strategy, research and broad marketing services. Her BD and Marketing skills work in tandem to effectively engage with existing clients, new clients and industry stakeholders, while also promoting the business to the broader community.

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