GHD grows security offering in Sydney

Leading employee owned professional services company, GHD, has welcomed David Novak as Senior Technical Director – Security Risk & Resilience to expand its security service offering in the Sydney region.

David brings more than 20 years’ experience in electronic and physical security across Australia, Asia, UK and Middle East. He previously led AECOM’s security practice in Australia and New Zealand.

As a guest lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney, David has presented on counter-terrorism and the protection of public spaces.

“Significant growth of private and public sector developments in Sydney is driving demand for security services. The protection of public spaces from terrorism, especially ‘hostile vehicles’, is another major challenge facing planners, urban designers, architects, engineers and developers,” David says.

“Our work spans the entire asset life cycle, ranging from masterplanning of a new project, to design and delivery, and through to assessment of existing facilities. I look forward to growing our security service in Sydney, drawing on the extensive capabilities we have in Australia and internationally.”