Awarded a Certificate of Best Practice by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, PCA Directions comprises:

• Registered service provider under the Victoria Government's Asian Gateway Program.
• Certified Building Practitioners by the Building Control Commission of Victoria, Australia;
• Certified Cost Engineers by the International Cost Engineering Council; and
• Corporate members of relevant professional bodies.

THE PCA DIRECTIONS TEAM

Principal, Peter Cox has an enviable reputation as a business management consultant and building economist.

He is an acknowledged leader of his profession, culminating in his appointment as Chairman of the International Cost Engineering Council, the peak body embracing cost engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers globally.

As the author of various papers related to exporting professional services, optimising green building development, life cycle assessments, avoiding common development pitfalls and facilitating high performance sustainable buildings, Peter continues to put theory into practice.

His passion, drive and integrity are reflected in his dealings with his profession, industry and the wider community.

• At the Architects Registration Board (Australia), he chaired the development and implementation of a new professional awards program to promote service excellence and community recognition;
• At the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF), he championed exporting of professional services through conference presentation;
• At the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC), he chaired the development and mutual recognition of global international professional standards and championed the engagement with the UN Habitat Forum in particular its post disaster reconstruction initiatives;
• At PCA Directions, he continues to facilitate international bi-lateral programs focussed on construction industry capability, healthcare knowledge transfer, road safety improvement and sustainable city and sustainable building development.

REKHA KUMBHAT
A Senior consultant, Rekha Kumbhat provides marketing, recruitment and other market entry advice to organisations seeking to do business in India and neighbouring countries. Based at PCA Directions Chennai, Rekha's proficiency and professionalism in her field are well-regarded. She has worked with Peter Cox, and then with PCA Directions, for more than 10 years.

During this time, Rekha has been instrumental in research to support the development of market entry strategic documentation for Australian companies accessing the India market while she has successfully managed the local Indian recruitment of key management executives for such international companies.

N RAJAGOPALAN
As a Senior consultant, Rajagopalan has an outstanding record of providing sales, marketing and other market entry advice. Based in Chennai, Rajagopalan has had a professional association with Peter Cox, and later PCA Directions of almost 20 years.

He has successfully connected and advised numerous Australian companies seeking to enter the Indian business market. From establishing potential partners and customers associated with Indian Thermal Power Stations to facilitating contracts within the Indian hotel industry and other leading Indian infrastructure companies, Rajagopalan has a reputation for delivering successful business outcomes.

SARAH COX
A Consultant and Associate Director of PCA Directions for some 10 years, Sarah delivers international banking and finance investment analysis and advice to organisations seeking to do business in India and neighbouring countries.

Based in Melbourne, Sarah ensures the flow of costs and revenues between the various projects, regions and people is accurately accounted for and managed at PCA. In addition, she is responsible for Financial Analysis modelling as well as assisting with preparation of client Bid preparation and Strategic Workshops. Sarah brings experience in Sports Management and Retail Operations to her role. She was formerly a Student Association President and Council member at Holmesglen TAFE.

DAVID COX
A Consultant and Associate Director of PCA Directions for some eight years, David provides corporate IT advice to organisations seeking to do business in India and neighbouring countries.

Based in Melbourne, David ensures the flow of communications and applications for the various projects, regions and people is safely and securely managed at PCA. In addition, he is responsible for briefing and advising client offshore IT set up requirements. David brings experience in Hospitality Venue Management, DevOps (IT) to the Retail sector and App based HR solutions experience to his role.