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RCP Senior Leadership Team Appointments
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- 2024 April
Managing Director, Jeremy Hay, reflects on the changing dynamics of RCP's leadership group.
"This year's appointees aren't just exceptional project delivery professionals; they also embody the diverse and evolving skill sets that our industry will need for the future. From unlocking the potential for Artificial Intelligence in construction to improving cultural stakeholder engagement, I'm really inspired to see our emerging leaders motivated to take ownership and shape these technical and social specialisms," says Hay.
"I also applaud the dedication and perseverance of all those promoted and the teams and managers that have supported them over many years. It's a healthy sign for RCP that our pathway development programmes produce such a high calibre of industry leaders," he concludes.
All appointments are effective from 1 April 2024.
Bevan Judge
Director
As announced previously, Bevan Judge has been appointed as Director and will lead the establishment of RCP's new British Columbia office in Vancouver. Bevan has been a part of the RCP team since 2014 and has been instrumental in leading and growing the Wellington team as the Wellington Office Manager. We are excited about his continued success in Vancouver and the growth of our international offering.
Ben Harland
Director
Ben leads RCP's Portfolio Programme Management (PPM) service line, which provides multi-asset strategic management across various sectors and prominent organisations. Ben has challenged conventions in developing a highly evolved PPM model of service and capability founded on custom digital solutions that provide quality, efficiency and value. Ben has led the development of a bespoke PPM solution that utilises advanced technology to provide highly valuable insights that significantly improve the management function.
He joined RCP as a project manager in 2012. He quickly developed a passion for applying software and data to support continuous improvement, a path he has followed to become a Director. Ben also brings a wealth of practical experience from leading large complex projects and programmes of work and continues to lead RCP’s PPM services for several large organisations.
Sebastian Stanczuk
Senior Associate
A stalwart of our Wellington business, 'Seb' will have been with RCP for ten years in June this year and is a highly respected local leader. He holds key client relationships across Wellington on behalf of RCP and is respected for developing pragmatic project delivery strategies and building strong stakeholder relationships. He has led some of Wellington's most technically complex projects and is highly regarded for his analytical thinking, all-round technical understanding, and passion for solving tricky problems.
Sebastian is currently leading the Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility for Wellington City Council.
Brad McLeigh
Associate & New Plymouth Manager
Brad has in-depth knowledge of the local Taranaki market and is passionate about growing himself and others. His appointment as Associate and New Plymouth Manager allows Brad to continue to grow RCP's New Plymouth presence and recognises his dedication to the RCP brand and the broader region. He is currently leading the Yarrow Stadium development and our important work with The Parihaka Papakāinga Trust.
Kate Crossling
Associate
Kate brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to every project. Since joining RCP in 2017, Kate has consistently demonstrated her skills in unlocking efficiencies, problem-solving, and effective communication. Throughout her career, Kate has thrived on challenges, and her bias toward action is a strength that has created success for both projects and clients. She is leading RCP's response to the Tourism and Hospitality sector. She has recently completed work on the delivery of the mixed-use Deloitte Centre – Te Kaha at One Queen St for Precinct Properties, which includes the InterContinental Hotel.
Jamie Pye
Associate
Jamie is committed to delivering excellence for clients and projects. This commitment has resulted in her leading highly significant projects, including work on Auckland International Airport's Terminal Integration Programme, and her skills were recognised with the 2023 RICS Woman of the Built Environment Award. Jamie is also a passionate advocate for progressing the skills of Māori and Pacific people and has served as past President of SPEEx (South Pacific Engineering in Excellence) and is a trustee of the New Zealand Engineering Foundation.
Shaun Kao
Associate
Shaun Kao's strong work ethic and curiosity have taken him around the world, including Perth, Dubai, Calgary, Texas, and Taranaki. Now based in Auckland, Shaun has formed quality relationships across the infrastructure sector and strongly emphasises team culture and clear communication as enablers of project success. He is also passionate about supporting the development of younger RCP colleagues and is helping develop RCP's response to AI within the construction sector. He is currently working as part of the Tāmaki Makaurau Flood Recovery Office and is actively involved in several industrial and residential land developments across Auckland.
