BDO adds Scott Edwards and Jenelle Forrest to Project & Infrastructure team
BDO has expanded its Project & Infrastructure Advisory practice with the addition of two partners, welcoming Scott Edwards in Brisbane and Jenelle Forrest in Perth.
Scott Edwards joins BDO with more than 22 years of experience, spanning major projects, commercial advisory and transaction management, having worked across both the public and private sectors on nationally significant infrastructure and investment initiatives. His expertise covers project planning and delivery strategies, procurement, contract and commercial advice.
Commenting on his appointment, Edwards said: “BDO has built an outstanding reputation for delivering practical advice that helps clients achieve meaningful outcomes. I’m looking forward to working with the team to grow our Project & Infrastructure Advisory practice.”
Steven Sorbello, Managing Partner of BDO’s Brisbane office, said: “Scott brings an outstanding combination of commercial, legal and project delivery expertise that will strengthen our ability to support clients undertaking major infrastructure, property and government projects. His experience leading complex procurement processes, negotiating commercial outcomes and delivering practical advice aligns perfectly with the needs of our clients.”
Jenelle Forrest also brings two decades of experience advising clients across health, government, energy and utilities, tourism, sport and major events. She specialises in strategic infrastructure investment, capital projects, governance, transformation and commercial advisory, supporting organisations to make confident decisions and maximise value from complex investments
Forrest, who crosses from Scyne Advisory, said she was looking forward to joining BDO and working with clients on major infrastructure and economic development projects across Western Australia. “The opportunity to help organisations navigate complex investment decisions and deliver projects that create lasting value is something I’m passionate about. I’m looking forward to working alongside the team and supporting clients across Western Australia.”
“Jenelle brings a wealth of experience advising clients on some of Western Australia’s most significant infrastructure and economic development initiatives,” said Perth Office Managing Partner James Massie-Taylor. “Her strategic perspective, commercial acumen and pragmatic approach make her an outstanding addition to our Perth partnership.”
