Speakers

Course leader:

David Bray is the principal of Economic and Policy Services Pty Ltd. He holds degrees in economics and engineering, and has 35 years of professional experience as a consultant and government employee. He has worked mostly in the transport and urban development sectors in Australia and in twenty-two other countries. He has prepared economic evaluations for a large number and wide range of transport projects for governments in Australia and for international agencies such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. He contributed to preparation of the National Guidelines.

Presenters:

Philip Sayeg of Policy Appraisal Services Pty Ltd has over 30 years of experience in transport planning and policy as a consultant and in Government. With qualifications in engineering, management and urban planning, his experience includes planning, operational analysis and evaluation of major public transport and road projects in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. He managed the Brisbane office of a national consulting company for a period of 5 years, was based in Asia for several years and returned to Australia in 1995. In addition to domestic clients, he works regularly with the World Bank and other international agencies.

Phil Charles is Professor of Transport Strategy and Director of the Centre for Transport Strategy at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. He has over 30 years experience in transport infrastructure and strategy development, institutional development and appraisal in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. He has undertaken senior management roles in NSW and WA state road agencies, as chief executive of the national associationPhil Charles is Professor of Transport Strategy and Director of the Centre for Transport Strategy at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. He has over 30 years experience in transport infrastructure and strategy development, institutional development and appraisal in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. He has undertaken senior management roles in NSW and WA state road agencies, as chief executive of the national association AUSTROADS and as a transport consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton.