Our experienced leadership is spearheaded by our Managing Director and Founder, John Basilisco, who brings a wealth of expertise to the table. With over 28 years of invaluable experience in multi-national organisations in both Australian and international markets, and a successful tenure as a State Manager for a prominent Australian construction firm. John’s extensive and distinguished portfolio reflects decades of leadership in complex project delivery through projects such as the International Convention Centre, for councils across NSW which include, Waves Aquatic and Fitness Centre, West Tigers Centre of Excellence at Concord, Brookvale Oval Redevelopment, Heffron Centre for Randwick Council, Penrith Stadium RFT, Manuka Oval Due Diligence in conjunction with AECOM, Sutherland Entertainment Centre for Sutherland Shire Council. His diverse sector experience extends to educational and health facilities, civic structures, commercial developments, public spaces, airports, defence projects, art galleries and cultural facilities, sporting complexes and large infrastructure projects including transport projects. John’s national and international experience has earned accolades and awards from industry peers, panels and stakeholders.

Key Relevant Projects

• Bundanon Art Gallery and Bridge

• Batemans Bay Pavilion

• Queanbeyan Cultural Precinct

• Waves Aquatic Centre and Pavilion

• Sutherland Entertainment Centre

• Griffith Base Hospital

• AIATSIS

• Canberra Aquatic Centre

• City of Canada Bay Panel

• Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence

Rob has 25 years’ experience delivering complex mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects across the ACT and has a unique overview of a project’s drivers: financial, design, compliance, construction, and market. He has strong experience working within government frameworks, with a focus on stakeholder coordination, governance, and delivery outcomes. Rob has led major precinct developments within NCA and ACT Government planning environments, navigating joint ventures, and public–private partnerships. His deep understanding of Canberra’s regulatory landscape and stakeholder environment enables him to contribute effectively to high-profile projects.

Key Relevant Projects

• Linq Precinct. Belconnen.

• 220 Northbourne. Braddon

• The Capitol. City

• Section 121 City

• & Apartments. Braddon

• 187 London Circuit. City

• Woden Green Estate Joint Venture

• Petrie Plaza office. City

• Burnie Court Housing Redevelopment. Lyons

• Urambi Primary redevelopment. Marigal Gardens retirement

• Constitution Avenue mixed-use projects. Iskia, Creswell. 71C

• Realm Precinct. Hotel Burbury

Iain is an experienced project and development management professional with over 15 years of experience across the residential and living sectors. As General Manager of GenUrban Living, he brings extensive expertise in residential, mixed-use, retirement living, aged care, affordable housing and student accommodation projects. Having led major developments including HammondCare Greenwich and Uniting Charlestown, Iain has a proven ability to guide complex projects from feasibility and planning through to design, construction and completion. His strategic approach, strong industry relationships and commitment to client outcomes support the continued growth of GenUrban's living sector.

Key Relevant Projects

• Dumaresq Village Nowra Greenwich

• Clinical Training Facilities & Student Accommodation

• Commercial Development Wahroonga

• Westmead Hospital Redevelopment

• Wivenhoe Village

• Little Bay Cove

• 165 Lot Land Subdivision

• The Harbour Berry

Kevin is an experienced construction leader with more than 35 years of experience delivering major public and private sector projects nationwide. At GenUrban Projects Co, he brings operational expertise and a solutions-driven approach to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently. His career includes senior roles at ADCO Constructions, Lendlease, and Laing O’Rourke, delivering landmarks such as Sydney Airport and Barangaroo. Recognised with nine Master Builders Awards, Kevin is known for his strategic planning, industrial relations acumen, and unwavering commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Relevant Projects

• Kingswood TAFE

• NextSense

• Assemble Apartments

• Canberra Aquatic Centre

• Waves Aquatic Centre

• Batemans Bay Pavilion

• Sutherland Entertainment Centre

• Shellharbour Civic Centre

• Braidwood Museum

• Macquarie Park High School

Jeff is a seasoned construction professional with over 18 years of experience across retail, commercial, government, and residential sectors. At GenUrban Projects Co, he leads projects from conception to completion, combining strategic oversight with practical delivery. With a background spanning client-side and construction management, Jeff brings deep expertise in tenancy coordination, design management, and stakeholder engagement. Having held senior roles at ADCO Constructions, Mirvac, Scentre Group, and Lendlease, he’s known for his pragmatic leadership, attention to detail, and ability to drive efficient, collaborative outcomes.

Key Relevant Projects

• Marrickville Metro

• Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre

• CBUS Capital works

• Tramsheds Forest Lodge

• Macquarie Shopping Centre

• Ed Square Town Centre

• Broadway Shopping Centre

• University of Sydney

Brie is a versatile Design Manager with a background in architecture and construction, recognised for delivering complex projects in live environments. At GenUrban Projects Co, she drives design excellence across healthcare, civic, and residential developments. Her leadership on the $70M Children’s Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment showcased her skill in managing multiple teams and compliance challenges. A NAWIC NSW Award winner, Brie combines technical insight, creativity, and collaboration to deliver resilient, community-focused outcomes.

Key Relevant Projects

• Macquarie St Parramatta Modular Apartment Building

• Penny Lane Apartments and Cinema: Moonee Ponds

• Wollondilly Shire Council - Government Services Building

Andrei is a strategic Pre-Construction Manager with over 16 years of experience delivering complex civic and infrastructure projects across government and private sectors. At GenUrban Projects Co, he brings technical expertise and commercial insight to guide projects from feasibility to delivery. His senior roles at Mirvac, Laing O’Rourke, and the City of Canada Bay have seen him lead programs exceeding $100M. Known for stakeholder management and forward planning, Andrei fosters collaboration and clarity to achieve community-focused outcomes.

Antony is a qualified Civil Engineer with experience across major infrastructure, commercial construction and refurbishment projects. With a background in both design and construction management, he brings strong technical expertise in project delivery, contract administration, procurement and stakeholder coordination. Antony has contributed to significant projects including Snowy 2.0, Transport for NSW's Tech Central fitout and commercial developments across Sydney. His practical approach, attention to detail and ability to navigate complex project requirements enable him to deliver quality outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Key Relevant Projects

• Snowy 2.0 - Pumped Hydropower Project - design lead for surface works packages valued at $300M+

• Murray 2 Power Station - Fire Systems Overhaul

• Tumut 1 Power Station - Main Access Lift Overhaul

• Transport for NSW Tech Central - $6M commercial fit-out project

• TikTok Sydney Office Fit-Out

• Hilton Sydney ACP Replacement

Meganth is a highly capable project professional with a strong foundation in development management and Civil Engineering, bringing a well-rounded and delivery-focused approach to complex urban projects. At GenUrban Projects Co, he supports the planning, coordination, and execution of residential, mixed-use, and government developments across all stages of the project lifecycle. With experience spanning SSDA developments, student accommodation, capital works programs, and large-scale urban redevelopment, Meganth's collaborative approach and strong technical capability allow him to deliver high-quality outcomes for the GenUrban team.

Key Relevant Projects

• Kiama Council - Gerry Emery Clubhouse Redevelopment

• Sirius Building - The Rocks

• Boronia Waterloo - Affordable Housing

• Sir Stamford Hotel Redevelopment, Circular Quay

• 271 - 273 Alfred Street - SSDA

Syrena is a Project Coordinator at GenUrban, supporting the delivery of projects across the sport, education, health, residential and commercial sectors. With a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from UTS and currently undertaking postgraduate studies in Project Management, she brings strong communication, organisational and analytical skills to her role. Her experience spans project coordination, tender development, stakeholder engagement and business operations, contributing to both project delivery and GenUrban’s continued growth. With a background in elite sport, Syrena brings a collaborative approach, adaptability and strong attention to detail to every project she supports.

Key Relevant Projects

• 271 - 273 Alfred Street, North Sydney

• Birling Village, Bringelly

• Melrose Park Shopping Centre

• 88 Alfred Street, North Sydney

• Eastwood Cultural and Streetscape Upgrades

Sam is completing a Mechanical Engineering (Honours) degree at the University of Sydney and joins GenUrban through the university’s Industry Placement Program. With skills in computational fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, he’s applying his research on air displacement in hospital operating theatres to real-world projects. His experience with USYD Motorsports and Torus-Technology has built his technical design and project delivery capabilities. Sam brings curiosity, precision, and innovation to the GenUrban team.

Key Relevant Projects

• Canberra Aquatic Centre

• 271-273 Alfred Street, North Sydney

• Bundanon Pavilion

• Dunedin Hospital

• Calvary John James Hospital

Barnaby is a recent Economics graduate developing his experience in project management and consultancy at GenUrban Projects Co. He supports the team across project coordination, tender preparation, documentation, cost tracking and stakeholder engagement. With previous experience in landscape construction and team management, Barnaby brings a practical understanding of project delivery alongside strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. His proactive approach, willingness to learn and attention to detail make him a valuable contributor to GenUrban's growing team.

Key Skills

• Project Coordination & Delivery

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Tendering & Procurement

• Budgeting & Cost Tracking

• Risk Management

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong Written & Verbal Communication

Matt is a construction professional with over 25 years of experience managing major residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. At GenUrban Projects Co, he oversees all phases from planning to delivery with a focus on quality, cost, and efficiency. His diverse background includes mixed-use towers, shopping centres, and transport infrastructure, complemented by qualifications in engineering and construction management. Matt is known for his proactive leadership and entrepreneurial approach to project delivery.

Key Relevant Projects

• On Forbes Apartments - Turner ACT

• Greenwich Apartments - Campbell ACT

• Element Apartments - Kington ACT

• Edmund Barton Building Refurbishment - ACT

• Amaya Apartments - Griffith ACT

• ANU Student Accommodation - ACT

• Multi Site Fitouts - Lendlease - QLD

• Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct

Stuart is an electrical, communications and data infrastructure specialist with more than 38 years’ experience across commercial, industrial and government sectors. At GenUrban Projects Co, he brings deep technical expertise in high-voltage installations, 3D design integration, prefabrication and critical infrastructure systems. With senior roles spanning project management, regional operations, sales and technical leadership, Stuart is known for delivering complex live-environment upgrades for clients including IBM, Australian Federal Police, Macquarie Bank, CBA, Woolworths, NBN and the Australian Defence Force.

Key Relevant Projects

• Confidential Project - Federal Government - ACT

• CBA Data Centres (Burwood, Norwest, Homebush ($20M+ each)

• Woolworths RDC Moorebank ($1.6M)

• NBN Satellite Earth Stations ($38M)

• RAAF Richmond Sitewide Comms Upgrade – Defence network refurbishment ($3M)

Jon is a highly accomplished Development and Project Director with more than 20 years’ experience delivering award-winning residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. At GenUrban Projects Co, he provides end-to-end property solutions, adding strategic value across acquisition, design, and delivery. His portfolio includes Sirius Apartments, DHL Leppington, and Bondi’s Pacific project. With qualifications in property, finance, and business, Jon blends commercial insight with hands-on leadership to achieve profitable, sustainable outcomes.

Key Relevant Projects

• Fortezza Group - 56 Apartments

• JDH Capital / Dedico - 77 Apartments and 3 Retail Lots

• Bayswater Group Office Development

• Sunglow Group Residential Apartments

• Lane Cove Market Square Centre Refurbishment

Brett is an accomplished development professional with over 20 years of experience delivering complex residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects valued at over $1B. At GenUrban Projects Co, he oversees projects from site acquisition to completion, blending financial acumen with architectural insight. His career includes leadership roles in both government and private sectors, backed by a background in architecture, construction, and service with the Australian Army and Defence. Brett’s strategic approach ensures commercially sound, community-driven outcomes.