Ann-Maree has over 20 years experience in the planning sector, with extensive experience managing complex programs of work, leading strategy development, and building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Ann-Maree’s professional background spans program and project management, strategic and statutory planning, urban renewal (precinct planning), greenfield development, development assessment, environmental impact assessment, and community engagement.
Michael is Mecone’s Finance and Operations Manager 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.
Tom Cook is a highly skilled planner with over 15 years of experience in urban, regional, and rural areas of NSW.
He has executed complex projects on a local, regional, and state level, including large-scale residential, industrial, and commercial developments. Tom has a reputation for developing collaborative stakeholder relationships, providing valuable technical advice, and negotiating successful outcomes for his clients.
Phil Cristaldi has over 20 years of experience as a planner and project manager in Queensland.
He provides high-level advice and documentation for renewable and battery store locations. Phil works one-on-one with clients, provides leadership and support to Planning and Urban Graphics and Mapping teams at Mecone, and has experience across residential, industrial, commercial, and retail development sectors. He also managed the delivery of several residential projects in South East Queensland.
Pete is a seasoned business and project management professional with over 23 years of demonstrated success, delivering high-impact outcomes across diverse industries (including infrastructure and property).
Renowned for a proven track record of strategic execution, client relationship management, and business growth. Pete prides himself on leading multi-disciplinary teams, negotiating complex outcomes, and driving high-quality solutions from concept to completion. All this is underpinned with a detailed knowledge of the Victorian planning legislative framework and other relevant policy.
He is a highly self-motivated, results-driven, and known for a hands-on approach to leadership that fosters innovation and accountability. A true team player who thrives in dynamic environments and consistently exceeds expectations through integrity, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Pete’s passions are understanding project challenges, identifying logical and practical solutions, and business growth.
Ashley is an experienced urban strategist, with over 19 years’ experience, who brings a wealth of knowledge in urban development and policy formulation from his involvement in a variety of projects across Queensland and Australia. He provides consulting services to a range of private, community, infrastructure providers, local government and state government agencies.
Ashley specialises in providing high value application pathway strategy and delivery advice for projects across a range of sectors and services including, housing, health, education, growth areas, development assessment and independent advice, retirement and aged care, industry, logistics, warehousing, major hazard facilities, tourism and retail.
Amanda has over 25 years planning experience in Local and State Government and in the property industry.
Amanda has successfully overseen the planning phases of various projects in NSW including multimillion-dollar infrastructure, commercial, mixed use and residential projects for Local and State Government and private-sector clients.
Her experience includes managing and working as part of large and diverse multi-disciplinary teams to deliver major projects and providing tailored advice to her clients.
Martin Karm has over 17 years of experience in infrastructure, urban planning, policy development, and personnel management.
He possesses strong executive and organisational skills, leadership abilities, visionary thinking, and decision-making capabilities, which enable him to identify leading policy directions, manage and nurture teams, and oversee projects from conception to completion. Martin has a reputation as a genuine leader with excellent interpersonal skills. He has successfully led, reformed, and built visionary, multi-functional, and high-performing teams and organisational units.
James McBride is a highly skilled planner with over 18 years of experience in the planning profession.
James has a strong background in statutory and strategic planning, having held senior roles in both local government and the private sector. Throughout his career, James has developed significant experience in the management and assessment of a diverse range of regional and state significant development including high density residential, commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, rural, infrastructure and mining projects. His extensive experience spans greenfield release planning, master planning, due diligence investigations and appeals in the Land and Environment Court.
James brings a thorough understanding of Local and State government approval processes and has in-depth knowledge of planning legislation. James is highly capable of interpreting ambiguous planning policy and formulating an effective approval pathway. James is also a specialist in rezonings / Planning Proposals and has successfully navigated residential and commercial rezonings from inception to finalisation.
Chris is a highly experienced urban planning professional with over 25 years in statutory, strategic, and infrastructure planning and development advisory.
He has worked in both local and State government agencies, specialising in planning proposals, development control plans, contributions plans and development assessment for residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use and infrastructure projects.
Chris has worked on various matters in the NSW Land and Environment Court relating to development applications and land acquisitions.
Alistair has over 20 years planning experience in consulting, local government development assessment roles, and management of a residential construction company, enabling him to apply different perspectives and deliver balanced advice and efficient solutions.
Alistair has successfully overseen feasibility studies, planning approvals and post approval requirements for various projects in Australia, including multimillion-dollar infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects for both government and private-sector clients.
Alistair can provide consenting strategy and feasibility advice, environmental impact assessments (EIA), delivery of planning and environmental approvals, and post approval construction environmental management services. He has experience presenting to planning panels and as an expert witness to the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Rubin Winograd is an experienced planner in Victoria’s public and private sectors, with skills in statutory and strategic planning.
He has extensive project management skills, leadership qualities, and sound advice, which he uses to achieve desirable outcomes for Council and clients. Rubin’s time in both sectors has provided valuable experience in understanding the relationship between the private and public sectors.