Property and infrastructure professional services consultancy, APP Corporation has announced the appointment of Peter Allen to General Manager of their Northern NSW operations.

Born and bred in Newcastle, Peter has been with APP for the past 10 years as a key member of the Northern NSW senior team. He has a strong track record of strategically guiding project teams through complex and demanding projects.

Peter entered the construction industry in 1994 and worked with building contractors for more than a decade to broaden his expertise and develop international project management experience.

His transition client-side in 2007 was driven by a wish to enlarge his skill-base and be involved across the entire project lifecycle.

Peter succeeds Gillian Geraghty, and will continue the legacy of tremendous leadership and commitment to the Newcastle and Northern NSW business. Peter will build on the diverse team in Northern NSW that continues to deliver results on a range of projects for the NSW Department of Health, Department of Justice, Department of Education, and University of Newcastle, to name a few.

CEO of APP Corporation, Adam Castro said the business is proud to welcome Peter to the role.

“It’s a testament to the strong leadership within the team to have someone ofPeter’s calibre ready and capable of taking over the leadership role in the Northern NSW region,” Adam said.

Peter has particular proficiency within the health sector as well as significant experience with commercial, defence and infrastructure projects. Pragmatic and strategic, he is highly skilled at managing complex projects within a live environment and maintaining the focus of all participants on overall project goals.

Peter said he especially enjoys working on projects that deliver positive change and benefit the wider community.

“Our NNSW team is an exceptionally dynamic, passionate and committed group of professionals with a very clear drive to bring quality outcomes for our clients and the community that we operate within. I am proud to lead and be a part of this team,” Peter said.

Looking to the future, Peter, in collaboration with his senior team, will continue to build the company’s success with a focus on people, performance and growth in the Northern NSW region.

IMAGE | Peter Allen has joined APP Corporation as General Manager.