Land Development Team

Land Development Team

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• Darren Walsh

  Chief Executive Officer

  Darren joined Strategen in May 2011 from Satterley Property Group where he held senior executive positions including National General Manager – Residential Communities and Deputy Managing Director.  Previously, Darren was Independent Appeals Convenor to Western Australia’s Environment Minister, and he also worked in local government as Environmental Services Manager for the City of Cockburn.  He has more than 20 years experience in environmental management, project development and delivery, and government relations and approvals.

• Tim Bowra

  Principal

  Tim was previously Principal Policy Officer for the Director General (DEC), Principal Policy Officer for the Minister for Environment, Coordinator of Regional Parks (DEC) and CALM’s District Manager, Narrogin. Tim brings a detailed knowledge of the Department of Environment and Conservation and an extensive network within State Government agencies.

• Julia Morgan

  Senior Consultant

  Julia recently joined Strategen in January 2012 from an engineering consultancy firm in Victoria. With over five years experience in both the private and public sectors, Julia has worked predominantly in strategic and statutory land development approvals and environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Victoria and New Zealand.

• Catherine Rea

  Senior Consultant

  Catherine was previously employed with RPS where she managed and contributed to a large number of land development projects.

• Margaret Dunlop

  Senior Consultant

  Margaret has extensive experience with the land development sector. In her previous position with ENV Australia Margaret undertook a large number of water management strategies and designed water monitoring programs.

• Gerard Early

  Consultant (Canberra)

  Gerard is based in Canberra having recently retired as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth Environment Department.  Gerard had a distinguished career in the Commonwealth Public Service and also worked as both Chief of Staff and as a consultant to Commonwealth Environment Ministers. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2007 for outstanding public service in the protection and conservation of Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage.

  Gerard has an intimate knowledge of the Commonwealth government and is an expert in EPBC processes and policy. He is available through Strategen to assist with strategic approvals, policy advice and peer review on EPBC matters.