About the authors
Anne-Marie Kirkman Strategic Growth Initiatives - Global Program Lead, GHD
Jane Cassidy Distinguished Technical Leader - Director, GHD Design
Anne-Marie is a champion for innovation in the infrastructure sector, delivering improved outcomes for communities and the natural environment. Her expertise spans client-focused commercial strategy, transformational change and environmental engineering, with over 25 years of international experience across four continents.
Jane Cassidy FRAIA is a nationally and internationally recognised architect whose leadership spans significant projects across Australia and the Pacific, and influential roles in international forums such as the Venice Architecture Biennale and the International Union of Architects, American Institute of Architects Presidents Medal.
Nathan Alexander Senior Advisor - Sustainability & Resilience Resources, GHD
Nathan Alexander specialises in infrastructure sustainability, decarbonisation and program advisory. He works with infrastructure owners and operators to translate climate ambition into decision-ready investment and delivery pathways. Based in Seattle, Nathan supports major transport, ports and energy transition initiatives across North America.
Bharat Khanna Director & Market Leader, Technology & Partnerships, GHD
Jason Fonti Head of Infrastructure Investment & Capital Projects, APAC, GHD
Bharat is GHD’s Market Leader for Technology & Partnerships, specialising in digital transformation and emerging technologies. He has over 25 years’ experience across diverse client sectors and successfully delivered AI/ML integration and asset performance solutions globally. His expertise spans Industry 4.0, Smart Utilities, Digital Water, Data Analytics & IoT and Cyber Resilience.
Jason brings over two decades of experience advising on strategy, infrastructure transactions and capital projects, advising both public and private sector clients. As Head of Infrastructure Investment and Capital Projects - APAC at GHD, Jason focuses on creating value through connecting people, projects, technology and finance. He is passionate about working with clients to develop and shape disruptive energy, transport and water infrastructure solutions which make communities sustainable for generations to come.
Rajiv Khakhar Executive Director, Asia, Morrison
Rajiv is based in Singapore and leads Morrison’s investment team in Asia. He has a background in investment management and corporate finance in the infrastructure, energy and logistics sectors. Rajiv joined Morrison in 2018 and is a Director of a number of Morrison portfolio companies including Gurin Energy and Polaris.
Brendan Duffy Lead Engineering Geologist, GHD
Maria Lehman Executive Advisor, US Infrastructure, GHD
Brendan is a Lead Engineering Geologist with extensive experience delivering engineering geological assessments for major tunnelling, hydroelectric, pumped hydro energy storage and linear infrastructure projects across New Zealand and Australia. He is recognised for a high degree of technical expertise and clear communication that enable informed decision-making on complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments in challenging geological environments.
Maria Lehman has over 40 years of diverse, multi- disciplinary experience in transportation and facilities, including roles in economic development, quality assurance, highway and facility planning, environmental assessment, design, management, and construction monitoring.
Robert Casamento Global Strategy Executive Across AI, Energy and Climate
Robert Casamento is a global strategy executive and multi-time start-up leader who advises organisations navigating major technological transitions across energy, infrastructure and climate. Drawing on senior leadership roles at the World Economic Forum, Edelman, Deloitte and EY, he works at the intersection of strategy, finance and execution as AI begins to reshape corporate business models.
Hassan Modarresi Senior Technical Director, GHD
Mike Westerman Global Hydropower Lead, GHD
Hassan is a Senior Technical Director and chemical engineer with a strong track record in business development and strategic problem-solving. He leads high-impact projects by empowering teams and delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and measurable outcomes across diverse industries.
Mike is Global Hydropower Lead at GHD with extensive experience in hydropower engineering and contract administration. He specialises in hydropower development from prefeasibility to refurbishment, supporting projects across Australia, Scotland, North America and the Middle East.
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