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In what marks an exciting milestone for the business, Duminda<\/a> is also our first full-time employee in New Zealand and will focus on growing our presence in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alana Newbrook, Chief Executive Officer, SYSTRA ANZ says, \u201cDuminda is a key appointment for our business as we look to expand our footprint into new regions. Having just opened a new office in Auckland,<\/a> Duminda will play a vital role in helping us support new and existing clients and partners as well as expand our local team with deep experience and connection to the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duminda brings to the team nearly two decades experience within both the construction and transport industries across New Zealand and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He says, \u201cI am excited by the challenge of growing SYSTRA\u2019s presence in NZ now we have a permanent home. Coming across from Auckland Transport, I have an in-depth knowledge of the market and many great relationships that will be valuable to SYSTRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWithin the New Zealand transport market, there are so many opportunities spanning active transport modes, roads and rail.<\/a> I\u2019m looking forward to spending the next few weeks getting out into the market, meeting as many people as possible and exploring the depth of SYSTRA\u2019s international skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With his experience built mainly on the client side, he\u2019s buoyed by the opportunity to work within a multi-national consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always been up for new challenges, and this is no different. By joining SYSTRA, I will be adding a whole new perspective to my capabilities,\u201d explains Duminda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYSTRA is well known for having worked on some of the world\u2019s most challenging and iconic transport projects around the world. Alana adds, \u201cOur ambition is to be the signature team for transport solutions<\/a> and to achieve this we have set ourselves some ambitious growth targets for Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe look forward to working closely with many new and existing clients and partners, sharing over 60 years of global expertise with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duminda finishes, \u201cWith so many opportunities to improve mobility and connect communities across New Zealand \u2013 I can\u2019t wait to get started!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MORE ABOUT DUMINDA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Duminda\u2019s passion for transport projects has been growing since his initial opportunity with London Transport back in 2008. Fast-forward to now, Duminda joins SYSTRA from Auckland Transport where he was the Director for the Rodney Transport Infrastructure Programme having also previously led the Auckland Cycling Program. Duminda has extensive experience as technical engineer, a Programme Manager in program and project controls and in Project Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duminda completed his MBA in 2015 and his Masters in Engineering Project Management in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To find out more information about our new Auckland office or to get in contact with Duminda, please hit the link here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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