OUR TEAM
Qubist is an advisory business that provides expertise to clients with utility and infrastructure assets. We help clients create greater value, new possibilities and superior outcomes from their assets and organisations.​ Click here to read more about how we can help.
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Qubist was founded in 2018 by a team with extensive experience in construction, engineering consulting and advisory services. Meet the team below...
Fernando Tiglio
Principal & Director Fernando’s extensive career has spanned across Australia, Middle East and Latin America. He has held key positions for major multibillion (excess of 90 billion dollars), multidiscipline major projects and programs of work in utilities (networks, power, water and gas), mining, transport, telecommunications and hydrocarbons. Fernando is a strong leader who is customer and business oriented, and has fulfilled senior management roles with proven track record to bring together the key aspects of commercial, legal, finance, operations, engineering, construction and investment management worlds. Key projects Fernando has been involved in include due diligence and feasibility studies for multibillion pit to port iron ore and coal project; the privatisation of NSW electricity transmission and distribution assets; Westconnex development; and the NSW Country Rail contestability project.
Adam Teusner
Senior Associate Alex is a Chartered Professional Engineer with extensive experience in commercial advisory and construction management services, and providing engineering and technical support for major infrastructure projects. His experience includes working with multinational contractors, consultancies and government agencies across heavy rail, marine, road and tunnel projects. Alex recently held the role of Transaction Advisor for the $16B North East Link in Victoria for the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, where he worked across commercial and technical teams to support the transaction process. He was also the Commercial Project Manager for the $2B M6 project. Other key projects include the Sea City Project, Kuwait; Silvergrass Road and Overpass Tunnel, WA; and the Roy Hill Rail Project, WA.
Akshay Murali
Associate Akshay is an accomplished Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in asset management, asset performance, and regulatory strategy. He has successfully led initiatives to optimise asset reliability, mitigate risks, and drive cost efficiencies in infrastructure projects. Akshay has collaborated with industry regulators, executives, and technical teams to develop innovative maintenance strategies, improve safety outcomes, and enhance financial performance. His expertise spans stakeholder engagement, network performance analysis, and capital investment planning, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of critical infrastructure.
Alexander Bye
Senior Associate Alex is a Chartered Professional Engineer with extensive experience in commercial advisory and construction management services, and providing engineering and technical support for major infrastructure projects. His experience includes working with multinational contractors, consultancies and government agencies across heavy rail, marine, road and tunnel projects. Alex recently held the role of Transaction Advisor for the $16B North East Link in Victoria for the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, where he worked across commercial and technical teams to support the transaction process. He was also the Commercial Project Manager for the $2B M6 project. Other key projects include the Sea City Project, Kuwait; Silvergrass Road and Overpass Tunnel, WA; and the Roy Hill Rail Project, WA.
Alexander Madonna
Advisor Alexander is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience working for Tier 1 contractor's delivering major multibillion dollar transport infrastructure projects. He has experience in design development and management within a multidisciplinary team, construction management, project delivery and stakeholder management. Alexander was recently a part of the Design Management and Tunnel Civil Fitout teams for the WestConnex 3B - Rozelle Interchange project. He was extensively involved in the coordination of multidisciplinary design packages, management of programs for deliverables and scope of works and commercial coordination. Alexander has a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business.
Ashley Douglas
Executive Consultant Ashley is a senior executive who has held several executive roles in Tier 1 Contractors during his career. During his time at John Holland, Ashley has held key roles including General Manager – Pre-Contracts Group, Group Manager - Project Reviews and NSW/ACT Operations Manager. Ashley has provided DPE (formerly DPIE) expert review services on major projects, such as Dungowan Dam and Wyangala Dam Wall Raising projects, including provision of recommendations on how to improve proponent submissions. His experience also includes supporting iNSW with expert reviews as part of the Gateway review process.
Bhumika Parmar
Senior Associate Bhumika is a commercial professional with 16 years of global experience, having worked in the transportation, defence, security, communications and asset management sectors, in the United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong and Australia respectively. She has worked on both the contractor and client side, with experience in both the pre and post contract project phases. Bhumika holds a law degree, which uniquely positions her to navigate complex contractual matters, enabling effective resolution of disputes and has led the charge with settlement of high-profile disputes. Bhumika has gained considerable NEC experience during her work on major, and mega projects such as High Speed Two (HS2). She has led teams managing a portfolio of circa $7.22 billion, dealing with matters related to tunnelling, roads, utilities, civils construction, environmental and community engagement, mass haul, to name few. Her contributions range from leading management and reporting of commercial matters such as contract; claims, negotiation, change, cost, payment, risk, strategy and planning.
Charles Dack
Senior Associate Charles is an experienced Environmental Engineer with over 12 years of expertise in environmental management, compliance, and regulatory strategy across infrastructure, energy, government, and scientific sectors. He has led environmental initiatives on major rail, nuclear, and oil and gas projects, delivering strong outcomes in approvals, auditing, and stakeholder engagement. Charles brings deep knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO standards, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex compliance frameworks, and drive long-term environmental performance.
Cherry Alom
Senior Consultant Cherry is a Chartered Civil Engineer with extensive experience in civil infrastructure, transport, and energy projects for Tier 1 design consultancies. She specialises in contract administration, risk assessment, design management, and stakeholder coordination. Her work spans offshore wind, energy storage, and major transport developments, where she ensures efficient project execution, risk mitigation, and effective collaboration. With a strong technical background and a strategic approach, Cherry plays a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects.
Chris Hatch
Principal Chris is a seasoned engineering and business professional with extensive experience in the electricity sector. During his career, Chris has led business units within major electrical businesses, including previously holding the role of Head of Asset Engineering Policies and Standards at Ausgrid. Chris has a deep understanding of end-to-end electrical asset infrastructure businesses operations, having had many years of experience working at all levels of business to achieve prudent and realistic outcomes that align with individual business objectives. This includes understanding the various types and levels of compliance and frameworks applied to Network Operators, and the embedment of Risk, Cost, and Performance into both strategic decision-making and operational requirements for a network operator. Chris specialises in implementing and embedding fit-for-purpose Asset Management frameworks into businesses that operate in regulated environments. Chris has an Executive MBA from the University of New South Wales.
David Wilkinson
Principal David is a seasoned senior executive with experience in the electrical and transport sectors. During his career, David has led business units within major electrical businesses including Ausgrid and Evoenergy. He also led the development of key Asset Management decisions and investment requirements for the Sydney road network while working for Roads and Maritime Services (now TfNSW). As part of his previous roles, David directly led vertically integrated strategic, tactical, and operational business units with a focus on delivering end-to-end asset management requirements. He has provided expert guidance and input into investment decisions to deliver greater value to customers, and has developed and implemented Asset Management Systems which ensure infrastructure development meets the needs of business, government, and the community. His work has influenced policy development in national-level forums. David holds an MBA – Executive from UNSW and Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from the University of Newcastle.
Evan Mudge
Principal Evan is one of Australia’s leading advisors to gas and electricity networks with a strong record of providing valuable asset strategy and regulatory advice to Australian energy and infrastructure clients. He has held executive roles in Jemena, Energy Queensland and Tier 1 Consulting organisations. Evan has worked closely with the vast majority of Australian network businesses and regulators to prepare, optimise and review over 25 regulatory submissions and support major investment decisions, including expert reports on the AER’s approach to opex benchmarking, repex, regulatory depreciation and cost estimating methodologies. Evan has reviewed over $40b of investment in generation, contestability, network transactions and energy infrastructure (both buy and sell side), including the NSW Poles and Wires Transaction for NSW Treasury. Evan has formal qualifications in Engineering and Applied Finance.
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