WGA Victoria and Tasmania welcomes new Joint Regional Manager 

Appointment of Astrid Hagqvist

Engineering  and Project Management consultancy WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) has announced the appointment of Astrid Hagqvist as Joint Regional Manager for Victoria and Tasmania.

In collaboration with Matt Hyatt, Astrid will spearhead the continued strengthening of WGA’s Victorian operations, which have been established in Melbourne for over 25 years. Additionally, as the business expands into Tasmania, she will support the strategic growth of the Tasmanian operations in partnership with a locally based team.

Introducing Astrid to the business, Matt Hyatt said “Astrid brings a wealth of knowledge and industry expertise with a well-established local network across multiple sectors including Transport and Defence. Known for her people-centric leadership, she deeply understands client requirements and the challenges and complexities of the consulting environment.”

Astrid is a Chartered Engineer who has enhanced her leadership skills at Oxford Saïd Business School, specialising in strategic projects. Her 17 years of engineering experience is grounded in a strong technical background in road and rail engineering, design management, project management, and managing complex stakeholders. She also proudly serves Australia as an Army Reserve Officer, where she honed her experience in Defence projects and military leadership roles. She is a recipient of the Chief of Army prize. Within the industry, Astrid is a respected member of the Roads Australia community. She completed the Roads Australia Fellowship in 2022 and has served on the Roads Australia Transport Reform expert panel.

Ben Stapleton, WGA’s Joint Managing Director said “We are thrilled to welcome Astrid to the Executive team at WGA. Astrid has a strong record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve excellent project results for clients, including her recent role on the Suburban Rail Loop Authority’s early works package in Melbourne. We look forward to Astrid having a positive impact on the WGA business, and benefiting from her strategic leadership.”

Speaking about her latest appointment Astrid added, “what I find most motivating about joining WGA is the variety of our projects and the diverse backgrounds of our people. WGA perfectly aligns with my passion for delivering innovative solutions to clients and building strong relationships in industry. I look forward to collaborating with clients and colleagues to make a positive impact on our community.”

Awarded the Chief of Army Prize, this marked a significant chapter in her journey as an Australian Army officer, characterised by strategic learning, cross-service networking, and substantial personal growth.