Yerrabingin appoints new Managing Director

The appointment of Chris Mercer as Yerrabingin’s Managing Director reflects the rapid growth of the practice, which offers services in designing with Country, landscape architecture and urban design.

Mercer will work closely with Yerrabingin founder and CEO Christian Hampson to help steer the practice as it expands to meet strong demand from clients that include government agencies, private developers, architects and Tier 1 contractors and builders.

Mercer collaborated with Yerrabingin in his previous role as Chief Experience Officer with the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) in Canberra, where Yerrabingin consulted on the award-winning renewal of the NFSA'S heritage headquarters.

Mercer also partnered with Yerrabingin on several projects during his time at Arup as Australasian Arts and Culture Business Leader.

He says these experiences inspired him to join the Yerrabingin team.

"Yerrabingin is an extraordinary organisation doing deeply impactful work," says Mercer.

"It has a unique ability to embed First Nations voices into the built environment and also support the most appropriate and sensitive way to engage with the community. I'm looking forward to working with a great team on regenerative, socially inclusive projects."

Yerrabingin CEO Christian Hampson says Mercer is a good fit with the practice culture and will help shape the senior leadership team.

"Chris is very experienced in strategic planning and supporting the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects," says Hampson.

"He understands the importance of honouring Country and his wealth of practical expertise will be really valuable as we navigate the opportunities and challenges of rapid growth."

Image: Chris Mercer / Jessica Lindsay