Consult Australia (formerly the Association of Consulting Engineers Australia) has appointed architect, Ross De La Motte to its Board of Directors. The appointment reflects the strategic intent of the Association to provide representation of the business interests of all private practice consultants in the built and natural environment.

Commenting on the new appointment, Consult Australia President, Paul Reed stated “Ross brings over 26 years of experience in the business of delivering professional services so we are looking forward to his valuable contribution to the Board of Consult Australia.”

The Consult Australia Board (from top left to right): Robert Casimaty (Pitt & Sherry), Jerome Argue (URS), Paul Reed (President ACEA), Ross De La Motte (Hassell), Dennis Shehan (Opus), Warwick Jones (SMEC), Stephen Norris (CMP Consultants), Megan Motto (ACEA), Jamie Shelton (Northrop), Daniel Lambert (Arup), Mike Palmer (Aurecon).Ross is also a Director of Hassell with specialist expertise in transportation and urban development. His experience embraces projects throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia including Civic Place Parramatta, Sydney Metro, Dee Why Town Centre, Fox Studios Moore Park, Homebush Bay Urban Infrastructure, Cross City Tunnel and the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link and Parramatta Transport Interchange.