UDIA WA appoints new CEO

Allison Hailes has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA. Ms Hailes will commence in the role of CEO from mid-April.

Ms Hailes has over 20 years of experience working at a senior level with all spheres of government and industry in policy and advocacy, strategic planning and major projects. She has been a member of numerous boards, Ministerial and national committees and has successfully attracted millions of dollars in funding to support new programs. Her most recent position was executive manager of Planning and Community Development at the WA Local Government Association.