Monday, 26 August 2024 KordaMentha has appointed leading infrastructure professionals David Ballantyne and James Wijemanne as Partners to spearhead its Major Projects Advisory offering. David and James collectively bring more than 40 years of multi-sector experience across all phases of the asset life cycle spanning capital-intensive industries including health, transport, mining, education, utilities and arts. Their appointments further credentialise KordaMentha’s team of experts, enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver world-class advisory services. “It’s an exciting time to join the team here at KordaMentha, with fantastic projects already delivered,” says David. “The delivery of major projects can be challenging, with the need to balance competing interests, funding constraints and risks. My approach is rooted in collaboration, working with clients to solve their most complex infrastructure problems.” James adds, “I’m delighted to join the Firm during an exciting phase of growth. I am passionate about driving value for our clients by co-designing solutions which support the delivery of their projects and programs across the entire lifecycle. By working across geographically diverse locations and a range of industries, the Major Projects Advisory business is strongly positioned to continue enabling our clients to capitalise on emerging opportunities across Australia.” “David and James bring a visionary approach and commitment to excellence that is a valued addition to our senior team,” says KordaMentha Co-founder, Mark Korda. “Their leadership and pragmatic ways of working will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our advisory practice, building on our strong track record of supporting clients through complexity in some of Australia’s most challenging environments.” Learn more about our Major Projects Advisory offering here.