GroupGSA has announced a number of senior promotions, which include a new Principal, four new Associates and two Senior Interior Designers.

Liam Higginbotham (pictured) has become the Principal at the firm’s Sydney studio, with all the promotions signalling the continued growth of the firm.

“Behind all of our projects are an extremely talented, hardworking group of creative minds, and moreover, great people,” says GroupGSA Director Peter McCamley.

“These promotions are recognition of the meaningful contribution these individuals make in our studios each and every day, and our confidence in them as potential future leaders in the business.”

Higginbotham joins GroupGSA’s executive team as Principal from his previous role as Associate Director in the Sydney studio, which followed on from joining the practice in 2016.

“The opportunity to have a positive and lasting influence on the studio’s future direction and focus is such an exciting one. I’m looking forward to GroupGSA’s next 12 months of growth.”

Please find a full description of those promoted below.

Liam Higginbotham – Principal

Higginbotham is a highly respected interior designer and industry leader, with well-established stakeholder relationships and numerous projects to his name across the workplace, retail, aviation, education and hospitality sectors. The architect possesses strong commercial acumen as well as the ability to deliver to his client’s organisational values, while positioning himself as a trusted advisor to many top tier brands.

Izabella McFadden – Associate

McFadden is a strong communicator and well-respected within the business for her Revit and BIM skills, elevating every project she touches.

Jai Negi – Associate

Jai Negi is a competent and dedicated project leader, who is capable of resolving complex project issues in a logical, ‘solution driven’ manner.

Neda Sabet – Associate

Sabet is a strong project leader and has made a significant contribution in GroupGSA’s Education and Transport sectors since joining the firm in the Brisbane studio in 2014.

Pooja Arora – Associate

Ajora is an efficient and highly motivated project leader, who uses her effective decision-making skills and “can-do” attitude to successfully complete projects on time.

Grace Davidson – Senior Interior Designer

Grace Davidson is a strong design lead, critical to the success of several key projects by GroupGSA, including the Department of Home Affairs, Dexus, UTS, Qantas and Billbergia. Davidson’s positive attitude and design intelligence she brings to every project reflects values of GroupGSA and strengthens our brand as a leading design practice.

Jordan Ottley – Senior Interior Designer

Jordan Ottley is a strong project leader, instrumental to the successful delivery of several leading projects for respected brands, including, Westpac, Microsoft ANZ and Link Group. Ottley is integral to the culture of GroupGSA and translates this mindset and attitude into the design of her clients’ workplaces.

Image: Liam Higginbotham / Supplied