Sean O’Meara

Executive summary

Sean is an experienced advisory professional and a leader in BDO’s Project & Infrastructure Advisory business.

He works with public and private sector clients to plan, evaluate, and deliver complex projects and initiatives. Sean has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, including government roles and leadership of professional services advisory businesses in Australia and New Zealand. 

Sean’s greatest strength is his ability to listen to his clients and key stakeholders, interpret and analyse their priorities, and provide the advice and support necessary to achieve results.

Sean has an extensive network in business and government, and a reputation for working closely with his clients to deliver the outcomes they require. 

Expertise

• Project strategy, governance and execution  
• Project and infrastructure planning, evaluation and implementation
• Commercial, economic and strategic advice
• Management of complex transactions and procurements
• Management of relationships with government, community and private sector stakeholders
• Leadership and management of specialist advisors and integrated teams.

Experience

• Project and infrastructure planning, feasibility studies and business cases for major projects across sectors including transport, social infrastructure, water, energy and resources, housing, tourism and sport
• Evaluation and implementation of delivery models for major projects, including Public Private Partnerships
• Infrastructure policy and program development in Northern Australia and New Zealand
• Regional economic development planning and initiatives across Northern Australia and New Zealand
• Project strategy development, feasibility and implementation support for private sector-led projects, particularly where there is an interface with government. 

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce.