Woods Bagot has made a number of appointments across its workplace interiors and user strategy outputs at both the practice itself and global place consultancy firm, ERA-co.
Current Global Leader – Workplace Interiors, Sydney-based Anna Stanaway (pictured top), will become Head of Global User Strategy at ERA-co on July 1. Her role will focus on the enhancement of user experience within WB-designed commercial projects through connecting workplace strategies and fit-out solutions.
Owned by Woods Bagot Holdings, ERA-co utilises data and analytics to assist in creating outstandingly planned and designed communities and cities. The company looks to explore the dynamic interactions between people and place, to subsequently create true human-centric experiences.
Woods Bagot Holdings CEO Nik Karalis believes the appointment of Stanaway will further evolve the company’s workplace output.
“Amanda’s move to ERA-co will focus on delivering critical strategic advice to clients emanating from our research-based enterprises – duplicating the past is not a solution,” he says.
Stanaway’s relationships forged with existing clients will be maintained and strengthened from her move, leading a global team of user strategy experts working across sectors including workplace, health, retail and education.
“The new role at ERA-co is a great opportunity for me to take a more strategic perspective on the workplace and employers' plan for the future,” Stanaway says.
Kirsti Simpson (pictured above) will now succeed Stanaway as Global Leader – Workplace Interiors following her move to ERA-co. The practice describes Simpson as an innovative and dynamic designer, who has been involved in the sector for over 25 years.
“I’m also delighted to announce the promotion of Kirsti, who has done an outstanding job leading our Brisbane studio – a role she retains – and will work closely with Amanda to re-invent the nexus between client strategy and the inspiring places they create for staff.” Karalis continues.
Simpson says she is honoured to move into the position, keen to maintain the growth and diversity of the company’s workplace output. The practice has also recruited respected designer Hayden Crawford, who will now lead Woods Bagot’s Sydney Workplace Interiors team.
For more information regarding the appointments, visit www.woodsbagot.com.
