A collective of brilliant minds and industry experts

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

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.

Chanelle is Mecone’s Marketing Lead and a key member of the National Team. She is responsible for leading the firm’s brand and marketing function, ensuring Mecone presents a clear and consistent identity across all platforms. Chanelle develops and delivers campaigns that support the growth of the business, working closely with consultants and leaders across each office to highlight our expertise and strengthen connections with clients and partners.

With a collaborative approach, Chanelle ensures marketing initiatives align with Mecone’s values and strategic goals, helping to position the firm as a leader in planning. From brand management and communications to social media and targeted campaigns, her work plays an important role in supporting the success of our people and projects nationwide.

As an Accounts Coordinator, Marie brings expertise in financial administration, account management, and client support. She has hands-on experience with accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Marie is known for her attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to streamline processes that improve efficiency across the business. Working within the national team, she enjoys collaborating with colleagues across different regions to build strong relationships and deliver consistent, reliable outcomes. Passionate about supporting the success of the business, Marie takes pride in contributing to smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Michael is Mecone’s Director of Finance and Operations and a member of the National Team. A qualified CPA and ACCA professional, he brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations across Australia and the UK. In his role, Michael oversees the firm’s financial performance and operational frameworks, ensuring the business remains well structured and resilient as it grows.

He works closely with directors and teams to provide strategic financial insight, strengthen compliance and improve efficiencies that support long term sustainability. With a collaborative and solutions focused approach, Michael helps create the systems and processes that enable consultants to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients while positioning Mecone for continued success into the future.