Director

Andrew Mackenzie

Andrew Mackenzie is the Founding Director of CityLab. He has advised on competitions in every state in Australia, assisting both local and state government, as well as universities, cultural institutions, corporations and development authorities.

With over two decades of skill and experience working in the architectural sector Andrew is well placed to assist in the management and delivery of architectural procurement processes, with particular experience in complex design briefs. Andrew is also an architectural writer with a strong industry profile as a strategic design thinker and communicator. He hosts numerous design events, was a Creative Director of the 2015 AIA National Conference and is the Creative Director of Living Cities.

Associate

Annie Ryan

Annie is an Associate at CityLab. She works closely with the Director across all projects ensuring the timely delivery of programmes and a rigorous approach to document preparation. Her responsibilities range from compiling and reviewing design briefs, to liaising with clients and stakeholders. Annie has experience working in the design industry as an architectural assistant, and having graduated with a Master of Architecture, assists with the review and preparation of technical site information and architectural drawings.

Architectural Project Manager

David Struik

David is CityLab's Architectural Project Manager. He has a background in both architecture and real estate and has extensive experience in the sector as an inhouse consultant for public and private clients. David's focus is on managing the complexity of procurement processes for a broad spectrum of CityLab's clients.

Project Manager

Jocelyn Leong

Jocelyn is a project manager at CityLab with experience in contract management and tender processes. Jocelyn has a background in communications, marketing and PR.
Jocelyn wrote a master's thesis on entrepreneurial women in Australia, where she researched leadership and entrepreneurship theory, comparing it to current industry best practices in Australia.

Program Manager

Marita Kaji-O’Grady

Marita is an arts administrator who has worked at CityLab since 2018 and is now the Program Manager across a range of projects including the Living Cities Forum and the Living Cities Landscape Lab. Marita oversees the efficiency of CityLab's processes while also completing industry research, running and administrating industry events and providing project support to the CityLab team.

Wellbeing Officer

Wilbur Mackenzie

Wilbur is an integral team member at CityLab, ensuring that the team maintains a healthy work life balance. Wilbur’s roles include monitoring productivity levels and managing tea breaks.