People
Ineca Pty Ltd is led by experienced directors and supported by specialist associates and trusted partner firms. We scale the right team for each assignment while maintaining a single point of accountability, ensuring clients receive expertise that is practical, responsive, and delivery-focused.
Directors
Daniel Paez — Managing Director
Daniel leads consulting and training across land administration, transport and land use planning, and applied AI. He brings 20+ years of experience in infrastructure reform, geospatial systems, and public-sector innovation. His recent work spans councils including Merri-Bek, Moonee Valley, Moorabool Shire, Hume, Port Phillip, and Campaspe. Daniel holds a PhD in Infrastructure Engineering (University of Melbourne), a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies, and is completing a Juris Doctor. He lectures at Swinburne University and serves as a Senior Industry Advisor with CSDILA, with prior advisory roles to the World Bank, the UN, and multiple Australian governments. He specialises in responsible AI adoption for planners, engineers, and policy professionals.
Megan Edwards — Secretary & Director
Megan oversees governance, operations, and client engagement, and co-facilitates Ineca's AI training programs. With 25+ years in professional writing, communications, and adult learning, she brings law, psychology, and education credentials to help technical teams communicate clearly and confidently. A former educator with Pearson, she has delivered training for national professional bodies including AICD and CAFBA. Megan leads AI capability development focused on improving professional writing with Copilot and ChatGPT and co-designed Ineca's AI and Planning course for PIA, emphasising practical prompt design, risk mitigation, and adoption strategy.
Associates
Fredrick Johansson — Cartography Advisor
Fredrick specializes in cartographic design, GIS visualization, and spatial data integration. He supports projects with clear, decision-ready maps and geospatial outputs that enhance policy and planning work.
Eric Keys — Strategic Transport Advisor
Eric focuses on multi-modal transport strategy and sustainable mobility. He advises on network planning, movement and place integration, and policy settings that connect land use with viable transport outcomes.
Partners
University of Melbourne — CSDILA
Academic collaboration on land and infrastructure governance, spatial data standards, and institutional reform. CSDILA provides research depth that underpins practical delivery.
Plan2Place Consulting (Australia)
Planning partner with strong local government expertise. Collaborates on service design, digital transformation, and planning practice improvement.
AR Associates (New Zealand)
Geospatial and planning partner in New Zealand, supporting cross-Tasman collaborations and scalable technical delivery.
DAI Consulting Group
International development firm partnering on land administration and PPP initiatives, including risk analysis and implementation support.
Niras Consulting
Global consultancy collaborating on land tenure, governance, and development programs with a focus on measurable impact.
DevDAS Pty Ltd (Australia)
Technical subcontractor with long-standing aid project experience, supporting monitoring, evaluation, and implementation logistics.
Entrega BA (Timor-Leste)
Registered training and logistics partner, enabling local delivery, capacity building, and on-the-ground coordination.
Buena Nota (Colombia)
Social impact partner supporting engagement and communication on projects that link policy, community, and outcomes.