George Quezada
About George Quezada
George Quezada is the Manager of Foresight + Innovation at Arup in Brisbane, Australia, with a background in organizational psychology and extensive experience in research and consulting.
Current Role at Arup
George Quezada currently holds the position of Manager Foresight + Innovation at Arup. He has been with the organization since 2020, based in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, he focuses on leading initiatives that integrate foresight and innovation strategies into urban development projects. His work aims to inspire future-oriented thinking within the cities and infrastructure sector.
Previous Experience at CSIRO
Before joining Arup, George Quezada spent 11 years at CSIRO as a Research Scientist from 2009 to 2020. During his tenure at CSIRO, he co-founded the Urban Living Lab initiative, which focuses on creating innovation zones to address complex urban challenges. His work involved embedding R&D activities to better understand and solve issues related to urban living in the 21st century.
Prior Roles in Consulting and Psychology
George Quezada has a diverse background in consulting and psychology. He worked at Prospect Consulting Group as an Organisation Development Consultant in 2008 for 5 months and at MCConsulting as a Consulting Psychologist from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he spent 11 months in 2005 working in Private Practice as an Organisational Psychologist. His early career includes a 2-year tenure, from 2002 to 2004, as a Project Manager at UQ's Centre for Organisational Psychology.
Educational Background
George Quezada holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Movement Studies from The University of Queensland, although there seems to be a discrepancy regarding the timeline. He has also earned a PhD in Organisational Psychology from the same institution, further solidifying his expertise in the field. His academic background laid the foundation for his subsequent work in both research and consulting roles.
Expertise in Digital Disruption and Economy
George Quezada specializes in consulting on issues related to digital disruption and the digital economy. His expertise allows him to guide organizations through significant technological changes, helping them adapt and thrive in evolving digital landscapes. This deep understanding of digital trends is integrated into his foresight and innovation strategies at Arup, where he seeks to future-proof urban development projects.