Ashburner Francis expansion sparked by increasing demand across the country
Several new appointments and internal promotions have recently been announced across our Brisbane, Toowoomba and Darwin offices.
In Brisbane, Paul McKenna who heads up our hydraulic design team, has been promoted to Director. An award-winning hydraulic consultant, Paul draws upon more than 25 years of industry experience to deliver Ashburner Francis’ clients efficient and future-focused plumbing, sanitation, filtration, gas and wet fire services. Paul’s Directorship follows on from his colleagues Lara Harris and Toby Murdoch — both of whom were announced as Brisbane-based Directors in August 2024.
Also in Brisbane, we welcomed hydraulic engineer Isabella Schettino and electrical engineers Natalia Browne and Sukhin Ludher. Isabella, Natalia and Sukhin all have extensive local and international experience and look forward to leading design teams and mentoring emerging talent.
Natalia Browne, Sukhin Ludher, Isabella Schettino, Amer Osmani, Rachel Anderson, (seated) Sam Lilwall & Ben Horton (Photo ©Leonie Bolt)
Among that emerging talent pool at Ashburner Francis is electrical design drafter Amer Osmani and mechanical engineer undergraduate Sam Lilwall. Congratulations too to Rachel Anderson who recently completed her studies and is now an Ashburner Francis electrical engineer, after first joining our team as an undergraduate in 2022.
Further west, the Toowoomba office has welcomed senior electrical designer, Ben Horton — who brings to his role a combination of construction and design experience. Ben is joined by Sam Scott, a newly appointed electrical engineer, who has been with the team on a part-time basis since 2023.
Meanwhile in Darwin, long-serving Director Graham Heaslip was pleased to welcome electrical drafter Panupong Yuttapong to his growing team.
Ashburner Francis Managing Director Brian Kenny said the firm’s recent expansion shows no signs of slowing down.
“We’ve secured an incredible team of talented individuals and, as we head towards the Olympics and Paralympics in 2032, we look forward to remaining on this trajectory of growth.”
Banner photo features Ashburner Francis Directors Toby Murdoch, Paul McKenna and Lara Harris.