Our Leaders

Patrick Brady

Chairman/Executive Director

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.

Colin Duff

Managing Director

Col has established 30 years business experience as a Senior Executive, predominantly within professional service organisations, with core skills in business growth at both strategic and operational levels.

Formally the CEO for the Conics Group and instrumental in the growth of one of Australia’s largest private professional property development consultancies, Col has proudly participated in the significant growth of each company he has been associated with.

Col’s primary focus as Managing Director will be to ensure the continuance of the strategic growth of Premise with a specific focus on mergers and acquisitions, geographic expansion, discipline and sector diversification.  He will also continue to champion the professional development of the Premise team and work collectively to ensure continued operational improvement and overall business performance. Col is well accomplished in the areas of strategic planning and growth, performance management and change management and will play an active role in the ongoing success of Premise.

Duane Gibson

Executive Director

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 a fellow partner and State 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

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