CONTRIBUTORS

Tom Devitt Tom joined HIA as an Economist in 2018 and assists in the research and analysis of housing market trends. He manages the assumptions and statistical modelling behind HIA’s residential building forecasts and has authored many of HIA’s wide range of economics publications. This provides him with the insight and expertise to advocate to all levels of government and media on behalf of the housing industry, for the purpose of informing policy debate. After obtaining his degree in Economics (Honours) and Commerce at the University of Western Australia in 2010, he spent most of the next decade working as an Economist for private sector consultancies. During this time, he worked on projects engaging with and providing advice to all levels of government, as well as private sector clients and the community sector. His project experience spans across a range of economic development areas, including property, tourism, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and social policy. Tom is an avid follower of economic developments in Australia around the globe. On the domestic front, Tom’s areas of interest include tax policy, urban development and the role of monetary and fiscal policy in the stabilising of economic cycles. On the international front, his areas of interest include financial crises, and trends in globalisation, economic inequality and frictions in global trade. Tom is also an active member and media liaison for the Economic Society of Australia. Dr Pouya Abtahi Glass Technical Manager, Australian Glass & Window Association

Pouya started his professional career in the glazing industry in 2016 as a Façade Engineer. Since then, he has specialised in different aspects of the construction sector, especially glass. He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering and has held the post of AGWA Technical Glass Manager since March 2020. Pouya assists the AGWA team in advancing the industry through technical support to members as well as collaboration with different stakeholders in the development of relevant Australian Standards and industry guidelines.

Adam Davies Accreditation/IGMA Manager, Australian Glass & Window Association

Adam is employed as the AGWA Accreditation/IGMA Manager. He holds a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of NSW and started his glass career as a part-time employee at the Viridian Ingleburn float line in his final year of study. After graduation, he moved into a full-time role as a Process Engineer and later to Technical Manager at Viridian.

Adam has seen most aspects of the industry. Adam is bringing new structure and process development skills to the AGWA Accreditation Programs to support members, drawing on his experience in glass processing, warranty investigation and reporting, and product testing. Angela Farrell Copywriter, Trade Advertising Agency. Australian Olympian.

Angela is an advertising copywriter and business content writer with over 15 years advertising agency experience. She loves the challenge of working across industries and genres; writing radio ads for snack brands, websites for SaaS, articles for AGWA, and everything in between! Having represented Australia in the sport of sailing, Angela is passionate about the teamwork and hard work that goes into success - be it in sport or business.

Eloise Turnbull Solicitor

Eloise is a solicitor in Greenhalgh Pickard’s litigation team. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class I) from the University of the Sunshine Coast. In 2021, Eloise completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland.