HKA, a leading global consultancy in project advisory services, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, welcomes infrastructure delivery leader Lisa Martello (nee Hogben) to HKA Asia Pacific’s Advisory practice in Melbourne.

Lisa is a project leader with over 15 years of experience leading high-profile rail, engineering, demolition, and construction projects in the UK and Australia. She has led digital media transformation, enabling works programmes, organisational change initiatives, bridge upgrades, tunnel ventilation projects, stations, and structures.

A passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, Lisa is a Board Director and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Portfolio for the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia. She’s also a Professional Mentor for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and the co-founder of an anti-racism podcast.

“We’re thrilled to welcome a results-driven project manager like Lisa to the team. Her creativity, analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, and industry knowledge will be invaluable in delivering exceptional services to our clients. At the same time, her technical skills, passion and commitment to diversity will further bolster our team and cultivate our ED&I culture.”

Mike Pitt, Partner and Co-Lead of Advisory

“I’m delighted to join HKA and look forward to contributing to exciting and iconic infrastructure projects with my new colleagues while continuing to play an active role in driving change and promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. I am committed to working with HKA to implement programs that increase access to training and development opportunities for underrepresented groups and I am excited for what the future holds.”

Lisa Martello, Director