Fiona is a Senior Analyst with expertise spanning economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis, project planning and development, stakeholder engagement, and detailed reporting. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and a Bachelor of International Business. At NineSquared, Fiona has worked on a variety of project areas including transport economics, infrastructure, environmental, health, tourism and sport, and policy planning.
Fiona’s strengths include effective collaboration with stakeholders, data analysis and modelling, and delivering clear, impactful reports that align with strategic objectives. She combines technical expertise with practical solutions to deliver successful outcomes across diverse sectors. She has participated in delivering impactful reports for government agencies providing clarity on project outcomes and fostering strategic alignment with broader objectives.
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- Ecotourism Business Case – Fiona led an Ecotourism Business Case for commercially guided tours and engaged with Traditional Owners to understand their aspirations. Fiona led the project to deliver the business case, business model planning and stakeholder workshops.
- Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Network Review – NineSquared undertook a network review of manufacturing hubs across Queensland for DRDMW. Fiona undertook the research and ecosystem mapping of the sector, stakeholder engagement and the final report.
- NSW Container Deposit Scheme Review – Fiona led the stakeholder engagement and stakeholder feedback report for a pricing review of the NSW container deposit scheme. The final report provided options to the board to make the scheme more efficient and harmonised with other states schemes.
- Mareeba Bypass Problem Monetisation – NineSquared undertook an assessment for TMR of the problem and opportunity monetisation process to capture the impacts of vehicle movement through Mareeba. Fiona assisted in the economic analysis and modelling of the cost benefit analysis.
- Moggill Road Cycleway Active Transport Analysis – As part of the economic analysis of Stage 2 of the Moggill Road Cycleway, Fiona assisted in the options definition, the multi-criteria analysis and other aspects of the options shortlisting utilising the TMR Active Travel Tool.
- Cost Benefit Analysis – Fiona has supported decision makers across public and private sectors by providing cost-benefit analysis models, reports and business cases. Some of her recent cost-benefit analysis projects include Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department, Barron River Bridge, and the Sunshine Coast Motorway.