With over twenty years of experience across Australia and the UK, Richard Everitt is a trusted authority in commercial risk management and dispute resolution. As Principal at Oakwood Consulting, he’s recognised for his pragmatic, outcome-driven approach and ability to turn complex, high-stakes challenges into commercially sound results and practical outcome-driven solutions.

Richard’s career spans all every major sector including mining, defence, infrastructure, and government and all client types, from principals and contractors to government bodies. His combination of technical expertise, respected industry accreditations, and hands-on experience positions him as a trusted advisor for clients seeking clarity, certainty, and confidence in the delivery of complex projects.

Mary is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over seventeen years of experience across the construction, resources, and energy sectors in Australia and the UK. She has extensive expertise in cost consulting, procurement, and contract administration, having worked on major projects in the mining, oil and gas, pipeline, education, and commercial sectors. Mary has provided services throughout all stages of project delivery. From feasibility and tendering through to completion and closeout. As a Member of the RICS, she combines strong technical knowledge with a pragmatic approach, ensuring cost-effective and commercially sound outcomes.

William has over twenty-five years’ experience in the construction and engineering industries across Australia and the UK, specialising in commercial management, contract management, and claims consulting. He has worked on major infrastructure, mining, commercial, and energy projects, acting in both main contractor and consultancy roles. William’s broad understanding of AS, NEC, and ICE contracts enables him to manage complex contractual issues and negotiate fair, practical outcomes. With a strong focus on building trusted client relationships, he is known for his hands-on approach and commitment to resolving matters efficiently, playing a key role in delivering strong commercial outcomes for Oakwood Consulting clients.
Alex is an experienced administrative professional with over ten years’ experience in key account and business administration. Highly organised and detail-oriented, she supports Oakwood Consulting’s operations through efficient coordination, data management, and client liaison. Alex has strong skills in client support, reporting, and systems management. She brings reliability, adaptability, and a proactive approach to ensuring seamless executive and project support across the business.

Eriko has a diverse background in business management, commercial operations and new business development. Her experience includes supplier and stakeholder management, commercial negotiations, budget planning, market analysis and the development of new business opportunities from initial concept through to Proof of Concept (PoC).

As Oakwood’s Business & Strategy Manager, Eriko supports the firm’s strategic development and growth, with a particular focus on identifying new opportunities, developing key relationships and supporting business initiatives. Her broad cross-functional experience brings a practical and commercially focused perspective to Oakwood.

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