Our Leaders

PREMISE WAS STRATEGICALLY FORMED THROUGH THE MERGER OF SEVERAL SPECIALIST FIRMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION.
PREMISE HAS A RICH HISTORY AND OUR LEADERS HAVE DECADES OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WORKING ACROSS MAJOR PROJECTS THAT HAVE ENHANCED OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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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 …

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Jennifer Robertson

Non-Executive Director

A non-executive director, Jennifer brings over 15 years of board experience to Premise. She has chaired and sat on numerous boards, including statutory bodies, public authorities, and APRA regulated superannuation fund, an ASIC regulated financial planning entity and many not-for-profit organisations. Jennifer is a practicing lawyer, governance consultant and company …

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Duane Gibson

Managing Director

Duane has over 25 years experience as a civil engineer, working on multi-disciplinary projects throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea. He has vast experience in managing highly skilled project teams and values the opportunity to ensure community infrastructure is delivered in a feasible and professional manner. Duane has a solid …

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Martin Haege

Executive Director

Martin has worked across regional NSW, Victoria and South Australia for over 30 years building his knowledge across specialist areas to provide innovative solutions to minimise environmental risk.  Working in both our Dubbo and Orange offices, he has collaborated with a wide range of private sector and government clients to …

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Ian Bignell

Executive Director

Ian brings over 30 years of experience to the civil engineering industry, including urban development. Ian was the Managing Director of predecessor firm Elsers Land Consulting in Albury NSW. Ian is also experienced in civil construction project management and representing clients and developers in negotiations with councils and various other …

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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 …

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Matthew Thorne

Executive Director

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 …

THROUGH THE RISE AND AMALGAMATION OF OUR LEGACY BRANDS SPANNING OVER 100 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.