Team

“It’s simple—our strength lies in our people. Their experience and dedication set us apart every single time.”

Deane Ellwood, Managing Director, Dartmouth Consulting

Meet our leadership team: driving sustainable impact and delivering project excellence with vision and expertise.

Deane Ellwood

Managing Director

Deane’s career has been dedicated to optimising sustainable commercial, engineering and environmental outcomes, with core expertise in environmental infrastructure. For over 25 years, he has served on Australian boards as a director for both local and global infrastructure and environmental consultancies.

Deane’s extensive experience spans Australia,
New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and the UK, across multiple sectors including sustainability, energy, water, waste, resources, transport, property and advisory. His demonstrated expertise in project and business management has made him a trusted advisor, consistently delivering sustainable solutions that add value for clients and stakeholders.

Jo Regel

Senior Associate Director - Sustainability & Circular Economy

Jo has over 25 years of experience delivering sustainable solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary projects and leads Dartmouth’s Sustainability and Circular Economy team. She specialises in integrating sustainable initiatives within organisational strategy and operations, applying circular economy principles and ensuring environmental compliance.

Her expertise is grounded in overseeing partnership programs between regulators and industry across all levels of government, aligning environmental standards with business practices to drive impactful outcomes. Jo’s commitment to sustainable transformation has made her a trusted advisor in the field, delivering measurable value for both clients and communities alike.

Kathy Mac Innes

Senior Associate Director - Environmental Science & Approvals

Kathy is a seasoned hydrogeologist with over 25 years’ experience across consulting and government sectors. Her unique blend of skills combines technical expertise in geology with strong capabilities in data and people management, making her exceptionally well-suited to consulting roles that require both analytical precision and strategic oversight.

Kathy has extensive experience working on waste infrastructure, resources and renewable energy sites in various States of Australia. She possesses a deep understanding of the respective legislative framework, along with the reporting and approvals processes essential for environmental compliance and project success. 

Ben Hawkins

Senior Associate Director - Planning

Ben is a seasoned planning professional with 20 years’ experience delivering transformative projects in both the public and private sectors across Australia and the UK. Throughout his career, he has contributed to significant urban development initiatives that have shaped Melbourne and regional Victoria, balancing strategic planning policies with market realities.

Ben’s strength lies in translating planning goals into practical, implementable solutions that benefit both clients and broader community interests. He brings clarity and expertise to every project, ensuring planning outcomes are both effective and sustainable.

Jay Coy

Senior Associate Director - Environmental Infrastructure Civil

Jay Coy, a Civil Engineer registered with the National Engineering Register (NER), has over 20 years’ consulting experience specialising in environmental infrastructure. His expertise spans site rehabilitation, renewable energy infrastructure and comprehensive waste management systems, including landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities and energy-from-waste sites.

Recognised as a leader in landfill infrastructure, Jay has designed and overseen critical components—cells, capping systems, and leachate ponds—that meet the highest standards of safety and sustainability. His experience also includes roles such as GITA and Third-Party CQA Supervisor and as Clerk of Works on landfill construction projects. Jay’s guidance on landfill master planning and regulatory approvals is trusted by clients to ensure smooth project delivery, from initial planning through to detailed design.

David Di Lisio

Operations Manager

David Di Lisio is an experienced Operations Manager with over 30 years in the consulting industry. He brings robust expertise in quality management systems, environmental safety, contractor management and business continuity planning. David’s skill set includes auditing, safety in design, training and development and management reporting, supported by a strong foundation in human resources, IT and finance systems.

With an Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering and a background in civil design and project management, David is known for his ability to streamline operations and implement  high-impact systems that enhance efficiency and compliance, consistently delivering  value-driven results. 