It took a while to register the potential impact of Frankie Muskovic’s move from the Property Council to the Investor Group on Climate Change as executive director, policy.
The first inclination in the chatter at drinks after our Tuesday Electro-Retrofit masterclass was one of loss. Here was one of the best policy wonks the energy and sustainability transition has ever had, moving on from a place of significant influence. Wouldn’t a government role have been an appropriate next step?
But then it all started to fall into place. Government – this government is already meant to be aboard the good ship sustainability – so it’s probably doing OK.
What, then, could potentially have a much bigger impact than the government? Hmmm, let’s think about that. Why, of course, it’s the biggest collateral impact in the universe – money.
In Muskovic’s new role at the IGCC, she’s got the opportunity to stop the meaningless use of big investments to keep the world pretty much as it is, to galvanise actions that will deliver a much bigger impact.
So, kudos to the brains who enticed this talented young woman to jump after nearly 10 years at the Property Council!
Muskovic has generously contributed her time to address a few of our events in the past, most recently, appositely perhaps, “Show me the Green Money” at last month’s leaders forum.”
In other news, John Bradley, head of Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, announced his intention to step down from his role in an internal email leaked to The Australian.
In the email, Bradley said that he had notified Premier Jacinta Allan of his intention to resign but would continue in the role until September 2025, marking a full eight years
Job movements
Architects AJC has promoted Dua Green to chief executive. Green has spent nearly 18 years working for the firm, most recently serving as director and education sector leader.
Green will take over from Michael Heenan who will remain at AJC as chair and design lead.
Professional services firm GHD has appointed Ian Fraser to the chair of its board, effective July 1. Fraser will be the company’s first New Zealand-based chair and was most recently held the role of CEO for the Asia Pacific region for GHD. Fraser has spent over 30 years as an environmental engineering consultant. consulting.
Engineering consultants Cundall is said to be strengthening its ESG offering with the appointment of Annelies Hodge as principal ESG lead. Hodge was previously the global ESG lead for engineering consultants NDY for more than two years.