Hassell recently announced it is appointing members of its board to new roles to focus on increasing international growth and success.

Current chairman of the board, Ken Maher, will take on the role of Chairman of the Hassell International Executive. While he will continue to be based in the Sydney Studio, the focus of his leadership will be to guide the Practice’s international development.

Ken Maher, Peter Duncan, Robert Backhouse

Peter Duncan, who is currently the Managing Director Asia based in Shanghai, will take on the role of Chairman of the Management Board. This is the first time this role has been filled by a Director who is located outside Australia — a reflection of the integration of the Practices across China and South East Asia and most recently, the United Kingdom.

Robert Backhouse will continue in his role as Managing Director with the three leaders being supported by the group of Directors and Principals working together across Hassell’s 13 studios.