Joan Ko
About Joan Ko
Joan Ko is an Associate Principal at Arup, leading Advisory, Planning, and Design in Victoria, and serves on multiple committees focused on sustainability and heritage in Melbourne, Australia.
Company
Joan Ko is currently an Associate Principal and Victoria Lead for Advisory, Planning, and Design at Arup. Arup provides engineering, design, and consulting services for the built environment.
Title
Joan Ko holds the title of Associate Principal | Advisory, Planning and Design - Victoria Lead. In this role, she leads projects at the intersection of economics and the built, human, and natural environment.
Education and Expertise
Joan Ko completed her Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge from 2006 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Monash University, completed between 2001 and 2004. Her academic and professional experience spans sustainability consulting, environmental engineering, and planning.
Background
Joan Ko has a rich professional history with Arup, taking on roles such as Australasia Sustainability Leader, Associate | Sustainability Leader Vic/SA, and Senior Sustainability Consultant. She has worked in Melbourne and London, focusing on evidence-based sustainability consulting.
Achievements
Joan Ko advises the Minister for Environment, Land, Water, and Planning on the use of landfill levy revenue for climate change preparation. She has been appointed to the Committee of Management for Working Heritage, where she focuses on the adaptive reuse of government heritage buildings.