DISRUPTING UTILTIES BAU
Description
This seminar explores how current technologies could change the business as usual approach to essential utility infrastructure such as potable water, waste water and energy. It also explores alternatives to the financing of this infrastructure which has for many years challenged the development industry, local and state governments, and utility companies.
The promise is for faster supply of land for development, at lower costs and using more environmentally sustainable approaches. Case studies of where this is already proven will be shared.
The leading professionals we have as speakers will change the way you think about how development has been done, and why this needs to change.
Lineup
Carl Bruhn
Carl is General Manager of Urbex, the property and development company of BMD Group. He is an experienced executive manager and property expert with more than three decades in the construction and property industries across numerous aspects from land development and mixed-use precincts, to project management, design and feasibility studies. With this considerable expertise across construction and property, he builds a solid foundation for leading the development and planning of master-planned communities. A civil engineer by trade and a Fellow of the Urban Development Industry of Australia (FDIA), brings both technical engineering, construction and development expertise, to lead the sustained growth and strategic direction of Urbex’s property portfolio. An industry professional with a history of delivering large programs of infrastructure works for Queensland Airports Limited, and leading residential and commercial aspects of developments in executive roles for Villa World and Lendlease.
Mal McCann
Mal is Queensland State Manager for DPM Consulting. Mal is a Chartered Civil Engineer and experienced leader with over 20 years in consulting. As a Principal Civil Engineer he works closely with clients to achieve strategic goals through effective project implementation. His expertise includes managing Queensland-based teams to develop water, wastewater, drainage and transport strategies for urban growth. He has contributed to master-planned developments across South East Queensland, focusing on sustainable water solutions. Mal leads multidisciplinary teams in planning and designing water infrastructure and is passionate about collaborating with local partners to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
Rob Saunders
Rob is Managing Director (Australia) for global energy innobvators, Elecseed. He is an innovative and results-driven General Manager and Renewable Energy Specialist with a more than 25-year background in energy, professional services, and engineering delivering exceptional outcomes for large-scale projects. As a leader with global experience, he has capitalised on his career as a business leader in the UK, Romania, and now in Australia applying commercial and engineering insights to the renewables market. Rob is passionate about delivering quality project outcomes, who unites team members and industry partners as an interpersonal connector capable of seeing the big picture and incorporating innovative ideas into best practices. He aims to inspire teams to deliver results by nurturing their talent and creating risk-aware environments within cultures of excellence to ensure outcomes align with corporate objectives and professional standards.
Todd Pepper (moderator)
Todd is the founder and current Executive Director of Alceon Qld with over 28 years’ experience across a broad range of property sectors including Funds Management, valuation, sales and leasing, direct development and development management and structured finance. Todd specialises in the area of Real Estate finance, feasibility analysis and transaction management with particular skills in development management and deal origination. Previous positions also held have been with Babcock & Brown in their Property and Capital Market Division, predominantly focused on the sourcing and structuring of property related debt and equity transactions, Associate Director – Infrastructure Capital of ABN AMRO, General Manager – Units and Townhouse Division for Devine Ltd and Director of the Qld Investment Sales division at Savills. Todd holds a Bachelor of Business degree (in Property Valuation) from University of QLD and a Post Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Security Institute of Australia.
Manuel Lang
After completing my studies in commerce, economics and politics, Manuel began his career in NAB’s business and corporate division, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and scales. At 27, he was appointed the inaugural CEO of Palm Lake Group. He later joined AVID Property Group, where he built and scaled a new-to-market land lease business within one of Australia’s most respected residential developers and home builders. This initiative led to the creation of Vantage by AVID, which was successfully expanded through M&A activity. Today, as Chief Corporate Officer at GemLife (ASX: GLF), one of Australia’s fastest-growing ASX-listed businesses, Manuel's focus is on aligning and strengthening all corporate services to execute strategy and scale on solid foundations.
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