Celebrating growth and leadership with our December 2025 promotions

As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to announce the promotions of colleagues across Urbis and Cistri.

Published: December 10, 2025

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    As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to announce the promotions of colleagues across Urbis and Cistri. Each has demonstrated commitment, expertise and the drive to make a lasting impact on the cities and communities we serve.

    As always, our commitment to supporting our diverse workplace in an equal manner is reflective in these promotions; with strong and balanced gender representation throughout and recognition of those who work flexibly, including those who are on parental leave or have recently returned.

    We extend special congratulations to our new Directors, Allie Cornish, Ellen Grant and Melissa Luki. Directorship is both a recognition of achievement and an opportunity to influence the future direction of our firm. It’s a role that carries the responsibility to mentor, empower and create opportunities for others – values that underpin our leadership culture.

    "Directorship at Urbis is about building an environment where diverse expertise comes together to solve complex challenges, and ensuring our work has a lasting, positive impact for clients and communities."
    Ellen Grant

    This milestone is more than a list of names – it’s a reflection of the growth of our people, the strength of our culture and the shared ambition that drives our work forward.

    Congratulations to the below city-shapers on their promotions!

    Our new Partners

    Our new Directors

    Our new Associate Directors and Managers

    • Declan Foley, Associate Director, Economics & Property (Sydney)
    • Michael Beale, Associate Director, Planning (Sydney)
    • Joel Tait, Group Office Services Manager, Office Services (Melbourne) 
    • Sam Hiscox, Associate Director, Design (Melbourne)
    • Sean Hennessy, Associate Director, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Greta Newman, Associate Director, Foresight, Strategy & Impact (Melbourne)
    • Rochelle Fleming, Associate Director, Planning (Melbourne) 
    • Jamie Murray, Associate Director, Planning – Transport Advisory (Brisbane)
    • Joseph Selwood, Associate Director, Planning (Brisbane)

    Our new Senior Consultants

    • Manisha Wijekulasuriya, Senior Consultant, Foresight, Strategy & Impact (Sydney)
    • Jessica Cathcart, Senior Urban Designer, Design (Melbourne)
    • Yasmin Humphrey, Senior Consultant, Planning (Gold Coast)

    Our new Consultants

    • Maria Kouthouris, Landscape Architect, Design (Sydney)
    • Jordan Gilbert, Consultant, Heritage – Archaeology (Sydney)
    • Hayley Campbell, Consultant, Heritage – Built Heritage (Sydney)
    • Heather Fox, Communications Consultant, Brand & Clients (Melbourne)
    • Jennifer Peterson, Business Development Consultant, Brand & Clients (Melbourne) 
    • Rosy Dolan, Regional Communication & Engagement Lead, Executive (Melbourne)
    • Nathaniel Hollis, Consultant, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Jamie Papps, Consultant, Foresight, Strategy & Impact (Melbourne) 
    • Ben Moreschi, Consultant, Heritage – Built Heritage (Perth) 

    Our new Student Conversions

    • Meghan Yensch, Archaeology Assistant, Heritage – Archaeology (Sydney)
    • Thomas Baird, Consultant, Planning (Sydney)
    • Evalyn Fechner, Consultant, Planning – Smart & Sustainable Places (Sydney)
    • Georgia Gibson, Consultant, Planning (Sydney)
    • Ella Grimson, Consultant, Planning (Sydney)
    • Rachel Motherway, Consultant, Planning (Sydney)
    • Cameron Landy, Consultant, Planning (Parramatta)
    • Kaylene Tan, Research Analyst, Economics & Property (Sydney)
    • Jaydin Gokani, Lease Administrator, Economics & Property (Sydney)
    • Estella Izquierdo-Whelan, Urban Designer, Design (Melbourne)
    • Nathan Lewis, Consultant, Heritage (Melbourne)
    • Jack Rogers, Consultant, Planning (Melbourne)
    • Hayden Chan, Consultant, Planning (Melbourne)
    • Hopper Fagan, Research Analyst, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Adrian Louis, Research Analyst, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Nathan Bortolin, Junior Data Analyst, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Faith Ha, Junior Data Analyst, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Rim Simon, Assistant Valuer, Economics & Property (Melbourne)
    • Jylianne Camus, Consultant, Design (Brisbane)
    • Gabrielle Renwick, Consultant, Design (Brisbane)
    • Jaimee Otten, Assistant Valuer, Economics & Property (Brisbane)
    • Meghana Dinesh Bhagavathalu, Consultant, Planning – Transport Advisory (Brisbane)
    • India Curtis, Consultant, Planning (Brisbane)
    • Luca Nociforo, Consultant, Planning (Brisbane)
    • Gracie Beard, Consultant, Planning (Gold Coast)
    • Nicole Johnson, Consultant, Planning (Gold Coast)

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