Business Leaders

Jo Pollett

Associate

Jo comes from a background in child and family welfare work within the government and non government sectors in England and Australia. She has held senior management roles for the past 20 years and underpinned by a Master of Development Studies, moved into the international development sector in 2004. Jo initially worked as a consultant for several government and non-government organisations and then moved into working within the Red Cross movement based in Australia and Geneva. Joining IDSS in early 2010 as the Portfolio Manager, Jo has the overall management role to ensure the successful delivery of all IDSS projects.

Jo is particular interested in partnerships, team work and developing staff. Her favourite pastimes include book groups, walking, going to the cinema, watching DVD TV series, meals with friends and spending time with her daughters.

Jo.Pollett@aurecongroup.com

Michael Burden

 

Associate

Michael joined IDSS in June 2010 as the Company’s Senior Project Leader.  With a background in construction and consultancy, Michael has brings to the organisation a wealth of experience in project and operations management.  Michael has developed internal processes and systems for three other Managing Contractors and understands what it takes to ensure the successful delivery of projects in developing countries.  Michael has a particular interest in problem solving, and training staff that are interested in working in the ODA industry.  Outside of work Michael is a weekend warrior on his bike and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Michael.Burden@aurecongroup.com