Malcolm McDonald

Background

About Malcolm McDonald

I'm passionate about creating and shaping great places. I am a recognised leader in the planning profession with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. I'm widely respected as an experienced, pragmatic professional with industry leading technical expertise in all facets of urban and regional planning, a strategic mindset and with an in-depth understanding of government processes and how to apply them. I take pride in my values driven leadership approach founded on collaboration, empathy, calmness, listening, adaptability and respect. I have the ability to operate strategically and in the detail with a deep understanding of risk identification and mitigation. I have a proven track record influencing and balancing multiple stakeholders in complex political environments to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex problems. I'm an articulate communicator who employs a clear, concise style to cut through complexity to provide clarity to written and verbal communications.