Our Team
We take immense pride in having some of the most skilled professionals in the industry as integral members of our team. We bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to tackle even the most complex projects with confidence. Many of our key staff members, who have been with us through our journey, now hold leadership positions within the company. Their dedication, expertise and vision, continue to drive our success and shape our future.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Peter Rullo
Executive ChairmanLicensed Surveyor, Peter Rullo, founded Land Surveys in 1997. Through hard work, professionalism and passion, Peter has expanded the business to now include multiple offices across Australia, and one in Papua New Guinea, consisting of more than 300 staff. Prior to establishing Land Surveys, Peter worked for Fugro Surveys and Automated Surveys. His achievements include Bachelor of Surveying Degree, Curtin University 1992; Certificate of Competency – Land Surveyors Licensing Board; Registration of License – Land Surveying Licensing Board WA; Practicing Certificate – Land Surveyors Licensing Board WA; and Member SSSI.

Richard Pearce
Non Executive ChairmanRichard has spent his career in executive and Board roles from Europe, North America, China and Australia, with a focus on the role of technology in the minerals and agri sectors.

Roy Mellon
Executive Director Shared ServicesRoy is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator in the HR, Payroll and Workforce Management sectors. His expertise and passion for advancing people management practices contribute to improved outcomes and efficiencies across diverse organisational functions.

Ben Westaway
Chief Operating OfficerBen Westaway joined Land Surveys as General Manager in January 2018. Ben is a qualified Surveyor holding a Grade 1 Survey Authorisation, a qualified Mining Engineer and a certified Quarry Manager. Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Ben has held a variety of leadership and responsibilities that include Managing Director of a small survey firm, Business Manager, Quarry Manager, and Survey Superintendent.

Jodie Day
Chief Revenue OfficerJo is an experienced go-to-market leader within financial services and management consulting industries. Passionate about sales, leadership and championing change, she constantly delivers above target revenue and commercial value.

John Zablocki
Chief Financial OfficerJohn, a Chartered Accountant from the ‘Big 4’ with international experience, has led ISGroup’s finance function since December 2020. Renowned for optimising financial systems and fostering effective teams, his strong leadership enhances operational decision making for positive financial outcomes.

Paul Linton
Executive General ManagerPaul combines his solid experience in a supervisory capacity with strong project management and leadership skills. Having completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying and Spatial Information Systems with Honours, Paul is also a Registered Surveyor in New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, and is a member of the Institution of Surveyors in New South Wales.

Matt Keppich
General Manager Queensland, New South Wales and VictoriaMatt is renowned for his experience and knowledge in the geospatial industry specialising in subsurface infrastructure. Matt’s leadership expertise drives operational outcomes of Utility Mapping.

Alan Macpherson
General Manager Western Australia, South Australia and Northern TerritoriesAlan brings 15 years of surveying experience over a diverse range of survey projects, expanding across structural, mechanical, piping, earthworks, civil and land surveying throughout Western Australia.

Damian Taylor
General Manager United KingdomHaving served over 20 years within the survey industry conducting, consulting and managing surveys my role as the Managing Director of Utility Mapping Group UK ltd is to help your organisation avoid costly mistakes within your projects through providing underground utility location and mapping solutions that achieve zero harm to utilities, people and the environment. I am passionate about empowering organisations within the construction, engineering and consultancy industries to make better decisions, save costs and improve their safety through embracing technology and innovation.

Jason Armitage
General Manager Papua New GuineaJason Armitage joined Land Surveys in 2010, initially in the role of Operations Manager for regional projects, before evolving into our Business Development Manager. His primary focus was on strengthening the company’s client base to allow for national and international growth. Jason brings more than 25 years of experience in the surveying and spatial industry, providing expertise in major infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on the resources sectors throughout WA, QLD and NT.