Our Founder

Instinct Advisory is led by it’s Founder and Managing Director, Malcolm McDowall.

With over 34 years’ experience across planning, design and delivery in the Infrastructure, Urban and Environmental sectors Mal is a passionate values-based business builder and leader. He is focused on fostering inclusive cultures and creating great places to work whilst ensuring appropriate governance, sustainable operational performance, strong client connection and shareholder return.

Prior to the establishment of Instinct Advisory, Mal was CEO of Arcadis in Australia Pacific, and was responsible for the growth and performance of this Tier 1 consultancy within the Australia Pacific region. In establishing Instinct Advisory, Mal brings all of this practical, real-world knowledge and experience directly to our clients in order to enable them to make their businesses better.

See Mal’s Linkedin Profile here.