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Jun Sakaguchi, Kate Callanan, Sarah Fitzgerald and Simo Corda join the partnership at the Sydney and Brisbane practice, each completing up to 13 years of progression within the firm's studios.

Jackson Teece has appointed four new partners, with Jun Sakaguchi, Kate Callanan, Sarah Fitzgerald and Simo Corda all elevated at the multidisciplinary practice. The appointments were marked at the firm's end-of-financial-year event at Oriana Sydney, where team members from both the Sydney and Brisbane studios gathered for the occasion.

“At Jackson Teece, our greatest strength has always been our people,” says Managing Director Damian Barker. “These appointments recognise years of dedication, leadership and exceptional design outcomes.”

Jun Sakaguchi (below) has spent more than ten years with Jackson Teece as Studio Director, building a track record of international design leadership across Australia, Japan and the broader Asia Pacific region. His elevation to partner reflects the firm's continued focus on international market expansion.

Jun Sakaguchi, Partner, Jackson Teece

Kate Callanan (below) joined the Brisbane studio in 2013 as an interior designer and has since progressed through associate, senior associate and studio director to head of interiors before her partnership appointment. Her elevation underscores the strength of Jackson Teece's interiors portfolio across Sydney, Brisbane and Tokyo.

Kate Callanan, Partner, Jackson Teece

Sarah Fitzgerald (below) joined the practice in 2017 as a registered architect, rising through senior architect, associate and studio director before becoming partner. She has been central to delivering complex architectural projects and to mentoring emerging talent across the firm.

Sarah Fitzgerald, Partner, Jackson Teece

Simo Corda (below) brings more than 16 years of industry experience, spanning Italy and Australia. Joining Jackson Teece in 2013, he has progressed from senior designer through associate and senior associate to partner, contributing to award-winning projects throughout his tenure.

Simo Corda, Partner, Jackson Teece

CEO Lynette Apostolou adds that the recognition goes beyond a title change. “A step up to Partner isn't just a new title. It's recognition of years of growth, leadership and impact.”

Director Daniel Hudson notes the four incoming partners have been pivotal to the firm's recent trajectory. “These appointments represent the significant contribution of this group to the recent growth and the evolution of the firm's work in Australia and Japan. Their leadership has been instrumental in our recent successes, and I'm looking forward to seeing where they take us next.”

The promotions come as Jackson Teece continues to grow, welcoming 15 new team members over the past year. The practice is now among a small group of Australian design firms delivering projects in Japan.

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