National Executive Committee

The ACA National Executive Committee (NEC) is guided by the ACA Strategic Plan. The committee works to identify opportunities and needs relating to the business of architecture. This includes exploring new initiatives, developing resources, and coordinating and supporting state and territory activities.

The entire management of the ACA business and its financial operations are vested in the NEC, under the leadership of the CEO.

  • Paul Viney
  • Angelina Pillai

Paul Viney
National President & ACA Vic/Tas President

Paul leads the ongoing strategic development of the ACA. Paul focuses on the development of tools to assist ACA members to run effective, efficient and profitable practices. Paul is a director of FPPV Architecture in Melbourne.

Contact: national.president@aca.org.au / victas.president@aca.org.au

Angelina Pillai
Chief Executive Officer

As ACA’s National CEO, Angelina is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of the ACA business plan and executing a robust framework of support services for architectural practices.

Contact: angelina.pillai@aca.org.au

  • Kukame McPierzie
  • Brett Hudson

Kukame McPierzie
ACA National Vice-President & ACA WA President

Kukame’s key priority is to proactively engage with ACA members, industry and government – listening to the issues and advocating for better policy and business conditions. Kukame is the Principal and Perth Studio Chair at Woods Bagot.

Contact: wa.president@aca.org.au

Brett Hudson
ACA National Secretary & ACA QLD/NT President

Brett is passionate about revitalising the role architects play in shaping our communities, believing that their creativity and vision are essential to crafting inspiring buildings and vibrant spaces that enrich our lives. Brett is the Chief Executive Officer for Peddle Thorp QLD.

Contact: qldnt.president@aca.org.au

  • Mario Dreosti
  • Ivana Simkovic

Mario Dreosti
ACA National Treasurer & ACA SA President

Mario advocates that skilled architects enhance lives through better experiences and building performance, empowering our members with the necessary tools, community recognition, and fair conditions to achieve this vision. Mario is the Managing Director of Brown Falconer in Adelaide.

Contact: sa.president@aca.org.au

Ivana Simkovic
ACA NSW/ACT President

Ivana is focused on building communities within architecture, and on strengthening the ACA community in New South Wales and the ACT. Ivana is the Principal Architect/Studio Leader of ARCH.

Contact: nswact.president@aca.org.au

The ACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.