A collective of brilliant minds and industry experts

Backed by some of Australia’s most significant planning projects – this leadership team is forging a brighter future for Australian communities, with a team of 55+ innovators and creators in tow.

Meet Our People

  • Ben Hendriks
    Founder & Executive Chair

    Ben is the Founder and Executive Chair of Mecone, a leading Australian town planning and urban design consultancy with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

    With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Ben has built a reputation for providing valuable planning and design advice to clients in both the public and private sectors. His expertise covers a wide range of planning areas, including strategic planning, statutory planning, and urban design.

  • Adam Coburn
    Managing Director

    Adam Coburn has over 23  years of experience in planning, including development assessment, strategic planning, environmental impact assessment, and development advisory.

    He has worked on key site renewals and with government agencies at local and state levels. Adam has expertise in environmental impact assessment for projects in renewable energy, waste and resource recovery, health and education sectors. As Mecone’s Managing Director, he ensures high project standards are met and consulting services are delivered efficiently.

    E: acoburn@mecone.com.au