Dr. Penny Burns
About Dr. Penny Burns
Dr. Penny Burns is an Infrastructure Economist and Strategist in Asset Management, known for her contributions to local government asset management practices and her leadership role in the Talking Infrastructure Association Inc. She holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and has authored several influential works in the field, including 'The Third Asset Management Revolution'.
Work at K McGovern & Associates
Dr. Penny Burns serves as an Infrastructure Economist and Strategist in Asset Management at K McGovern & Associates. Her role involves providing insights and strategies related to infrastructure asset management, leveraging her extensive experience across multiple countries. Dr. Burns contributes to the firm's objectives by applying her knowledge of asset management practices to enhance local government operations.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Penny Burns holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide, a Master of Economics from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide. Her academic background lays the foundation for her expertise in infrastructure economics and asset management. She has developed significant methodologies, including life cycle analysis techniques for asset renewal.
Background
Dr. Burns has a diverse international background, having worked in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Malaysia, and France. She possesses reading knowledge of French and German, which enhances her ability to engage with global asset management practices. Her career includes significant contributions to local government asset management and infrastructure development.
Achievements
Dr. Penny Burns has made notable contributions to the field of asset management. She chaired the Talking Infrastructure Association Inc. and was made Honorary President of Women in Asset Management Internationally in 2019. Her report on Asset Management informed the UK's central government’s asset management rollout. Additionally, she authored 'The Third Asset Management Revolution' and published 'The Story of Asset Management'.
Publications and Presentations
Dr. Burns has authored several influential publications, including 'The Third Asset Management Revolution' and 'The Story of Asset Management'. She has edited and published AMQ International’s ‘Strategic Asset Management’ for 20 years. Dr. Burns presented at the IAM Global Forum in May 2022 on 'The Fourth Wave - are you ready?', showcasing her ongoing engagement with contemporary issues in asset management.