WT is pleased to announce the appointments of Sarah Witchell and Matt Figgis as State Directors, further strengthening the firm’s technical capability and supporting continued growth across key markets and sectors.
Joining WT in February 2026, Sarah Witchell has been appointed State Director, based in Sydney, with a focus on the NSW healthcare sector, while Matt Figgis joins as State Director, based in Canberra, leading WT’s public & civic sector in the ACT.
WT Chief Operating Officer Heidi Mitchell said the appointments reflect WT’s ongoing investment in senior leadership to support clients delivering complex projects across government and infrastructure sectors.
“Sarah and Matt are outstanding additions to WT’s technical leadership team. Both bring deep sector expertise, proven leadership capability, and a strong alignment with our values,” Ms Mitchell said.
“Sarah’s experience delivering major healthcare projects will be instrumental as WT continues to grow its health capability across NSW and nationally. Matt’s long-standing government sector expertise and established presence in Canberra further strengthen WT’s position as a trusted advisor to public sector clients locally and across the Pacific.”
Sarah Witchell brings more than 16 years’ experience delivering large, complex projects across Australia and the UK, with a strong focus on healthcare infrastructure.
“I’m extremely excited about driving the healthcare sector forward at WT in NSW,” Ms Witchell said. “I’m delighted to be joining such a prestigious firm where people are empowered to turn ideas into reality. I strongly believe that excellent communication and consistently revisiting client needs are key to success, and I’m looking forward to delivering the highest level of service to our clients.”
Matt Figgis brings more than 33 years’ experience across Australia, the UK, and Asia, with extensive expertise supporting government clients across a wide range of sectors.
“WT has a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and collaboration,” Mr Figgis said. “I’m proud to be joining WT at a time of continued growth in the ACT market and look forward to working closely with our clients and teams to deliver trusted, high-quality outcomes.”
Ms Mitchell said the appointments reinforce WT’s commitment to investing in people and strengthening its national capability.
“As WT continues to grow across key sectors and markets, attracting leaders of Sarah and Matt’s calibre ensures we remain well positioned to empower our clients to grow.”
WT supports clients in Australia across property, construction and infrastructure with an award-winning team of 500 specialists in portfolio and program advisory, cost management and quantity surveying, commercial advisory, carbon and sustainability, asset and facilities management, and digital solutions.
