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Arup names new Australasian GC
Global built environment consultancy has appointed a new general counsel in Australasia, who brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure industries.
Jerome Doraisamy
Gordon Kenwright has been named as the new GC in Australasia for Arup, concluding an “extensive” six-month international search.
He joins the global built environment consultancy from AECOM, where he served as general counsel for legal and risk internationally and also its chief counsel for EMEA. He started his career as a solicitor at global law firm King & Wood Mallesons.
Speaking about the appointment, Arup’s chief operating officer in Australasia, Murray Kretschmer, said: “Arup’s purpose of shaping a better world through advisory, planning and design is front and centre of the work that we take on.
“It was critically important to me that our new GC be a good cultural fit for our firm. As a member-owned company, it’s essential that our leaders genuinely align to our purpose and values, demonstrating strong and trusted leadership.”
Mr Kenwright added: “These days, the most effective GCs play a much bigger role than being simply reactive technical advisors — they help enable the business to thrive. They are proactive and really understand the commercial DNA underpinning the business.
“I’m a passionate believer in the capacity for GCs to work hand and glove with the board and the broader business on developing strategy, ensuring the best outcomes for both members and clients. Ultimately, the most effective legal teams are problem solvers beyond just being excellent legal technicians.
“I’m thrilled to step into the fold at Arup, where the team are so clearly passionate about shaping a more sustainable future for new generations.
“Having that purpose as a foundation enables my team to deliver pragmatic solutions that will enable Arup to better deliver on its sustainable development goals and effect real change in the industry.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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