The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has warmly welcomed today’s news that Davina Rooney has been appointed to lead the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

“Davina is a sustainability dynamo in the built environment sector.” said ASBEC President, Professor Ken Maher AO, “Her expertise and industry experience provide a powerful platform to launch from into this important role.”

As former General Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Procurement at Stockland, and Chair of the Property Council of Australia’s Sustainability Roundtable, Davina has built a reputation as deeply insightful, collaborative and industrious leader.

“ASBEC has long enjoyed a greatly collaborative and productive relationship with GBCA, leading work together on high performing buildings and thriving cities.” said Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC’s Executive Director. “We very much look forward to working with Davina towards our vision of more sustainable, resilient and liveable buildings, cities and infrastructure.”

Professor Maher acknowledged the outstanding contribution of outgoing CEO, Romilly Madew AO. “As a change agent advancing a better built environment, Romilly has brought international acclaim to Australia’s green building sector.  We wish her enormous success in her new role.”

Read the full media release here.