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Our People
At Form, our emphasis is on our exceptional team. Placing our people at the forefront is crucial as we believe that to achieve excellence, you must have the finest individuals. What distinguishes us is our team of dedicated and experienced professionals, each bringing a diverse range of skills and a wealth of experience. Senior positions are held across all major disciplines, encompassing not only the provision of technical expertise but also the leadership and oversight of operational efficiencies.
Directors
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Andy Dew
Andy founded Form Building & Developments in 2007. He is passionate about fostering performance-oriented environments and forging meaningful industry relationships. He demonstrates a history of effecting change, achieving tangible outcomes and nurturing talent at the industry’s forefront. Alongside the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team, Andy is dedicated to fostering a sustainable safety culture within Form, driven by the conviction that each of us bears both personal and collective responsibility for safeguarding our health, safety, and overall wellbeing.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Phil Culbert
Phil has over 35 years of comprehensive experience throughout Australasia; his industry knowledge is unparalleled. Phil has held various senior executive roles, delivering results at both governance and operational levels. His approachable and pragmatic demeanour forms a solid foundation for business surety, performance, and superior results for our clients. Phil holds qualifications in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, and is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expertise to develop the Form team and grow the industry.
Commercial Director
Sean Garde
Sean is a highly accomplished and seasoned Commercial Director with over 25 years of international experience. Sean leverages his extensive background to provide commercial support and directs comprehensive commercial controls to ensure our projects are seamlessly executed and commercially successful. Sean maintains rigorous standards and, with integrity, emphasises positive collaboration as the key to getting the best results for our clients. Sean holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and leads by positively engaging with clients, the supply chain and colleagues, to deliver successful outcomes.
Finance Director
Matt Potton
With over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, Matt brings a wealth of strategic insight to the financial management and governance of Form. As a Chartered Accountant, he is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the business. His management expertise ensures the business maintains a strong balance sheet and financial capacity, providing financial security to our clients and their funders.
Senior Leadership Team
Commercial Manager
Adam Freemantle
Adam is a driven and competitive leader with a strategic mindset, excelling in handling risk and navigating ambiguity. Adaptable to any situation, he connects with stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills and a steadfast focus on achieving end goals. Adam demands accountability across all commercial aspects of projects, providing certainty in commercial matters and effective risk management, as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
Amanda Bell
With over 15 years of dedicated expertise in championing health, safety and environmental aspects, Amanda manages health and safety to guarantee the wellbeing of our employees, clients, subcontractors and visitors across all of our construction sites. Amanda provides both technical and administrative guidance on health, safety, and environmental matters demonstrating passion and proficiency in cultivating a positive culture that enhances effective health, wellbeing, and safety management.
CARPENTRY MANAGER
Geoff Butler
Geoff has accumulated substantial industry expertise over three decades of domestic and international experience. His practical background equips him with the essential skills to lead Form’s carpentry team to meet our rigorous standards. Geoff oversees Form’s carpentry workforce, ensuring the delivery of highly skilled and trained labour tailored to project requirements. He collaborates closely with all to guarantee a high-quality project delivery model, whilst maintaining our strong team culture.
