Our Leaders
Premise was strategically formed following the merger of several specialist firms across QLD, NSW and Asia Pacific region. Premise has a rich history, and our leaders have decades of industry experience working with major engineering projects.
Patrick Brady
Chairman/Executive Director
Duane Gibson
Managing Director
Warren Saunders
Executive Director
Matthew Thorne
Executive Director
Patrick Brady
Chairman/Executive Director
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons)
Associate Diploma of Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer Queensland
Fellow Institute of Engineers Australia
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Fellow Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia
Fellow and past President Urban Development Institute of Australia
Pat has over 30 years professional experience in civil engineering, urban development, infrastructure, and mining sectors throughout Queensland and the South Pacific. Pat was the founder and Managing Director of UDP Group, making him instrumental in the formation of Premise.
As a shareholder and Executive Director of Premise, Pat is committed to the overall strategic growth of the group and further strengthening of stakeholder relationships. He takes on this role while continuing to ensure effective delivery of engineering solutions to clients and sustainable infrastructure to the community.
Duane Gibson
Managing Director
Bachelor of Engineering – Civil
Bachelor of Engineering Technology – Civil
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering
Chartered Professional Engineer of Queensland
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland
National Professional Engineers Register
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member Institute Engineers Australia
Registered Engineer Papua New Guinea
Member Institute Engineering Papua New Guinea
Duane has over 20 years experience as a civil engineer, working on small to large scale multi-disciplinary projects throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea. He has a solid track record in managing the successful delivery of major engineering infrastructure projects, working closely with many facets of government, key stakeholders, and public and private developers.
Duane plays a key role in developing business interests between northern Australia and our Asian Pacific neighbours. As the Managing Director, Duane’s focus is on growing Premise throughout regional Australia and the Asia Pacific, primarily within the urban development and infrastructure sectors.
Warren Saunders
Executive Director
B. Eng (Geomatic Engineering)
Registered Land Surveyor
Warren is a Registered Land Surveyor, General Manager of the Oran Park office and became a Director of Premise in 2020. Warren brings more than 26 years’ of experience to Premise. His areas of expertise include all aspects of cadastral surveying, project planning and client management. He is specifically focussed on solving complex tilting issues for the land development sector.
He is passionate about growing a local, professional team across the NSW offices. He recognises people are the most valuable asset in a consulting business. With the team, he strives to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions and professional services to clients throughout NSW and beyond.
Matthew Thorne
Executive Director
B. Surv, Grad Dip Urb. & Reg. Planning,
Registered Surveyor
Matt has been involved in all types of development projects in the region ranging from broad acre subdivision to medium density developments and aged care projects. Matt has extensive experience liaising with local and state government authorities, elected councillors, developers, other specialist consultants and industry representatives.
Matt is regularly called upon to coordinate discussions with stakeholders involved in developments and land use applications, negotiations for rezoning proposals and specialises in addressing land titling issues associated with complex development projects. He has worked in the region since 1990 and has formed strong relationships with other parties within the development industry. Matt has an excellent appreciation of the key development issues and the expectations of stakeholders across the region.
Through the rise and amalgamation of our legacy brands spanning over 40 years, Premise has diversified its capabilities to assist a growing range of clients with complex projects.
Premise emerged through the strategic incorporation of our legacy brands. We are proud of our history, our integrated capabilities and our continued commitment to excellence.