Suzelle de Wet

Suzelle de Wet is an accomplished professional with more than 17 years of experience in capital project, program and portfolio delivery in North America, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. Suzelle has worked across various sectors, including construction, energy and utilities, mining and transportation, and is recognized for working with C-suite executives and senior management to transform how organizations plan and execute capital projects. Her dual perspective working within owner teams and as a strategic advisor enhances her ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder cultures.

Suzelle is experienced in program and project management office setup, maturity assessment, governance and integrated project controls, with specialization in risk management. Additionally, she has advised clients on process improvement and optimization, as well as capital delivery transformation. Suzelle has worked with various clients, from for-profit companies to governmental organizations, navigating complex business environments. Her expertise has been integral to improving project delivery and ensuring successful outcomes.

Suzelle brings a global perspective through her experience providing technical advisory services, construction monitoring and risk management for significant rail projects in Canada, the United States and South Africa.

Before joining FTI Consulting, Suzelle was the Director of Transformation for a Canadian provincial rail agency’s Capital Project Group, whose portfolio of projects included traditional transit, light rail and subway. In this role, she led the development of a transformation plan for the improved use of collaborative contract models.

In addition to her extensive consulting and advisory experience, Suzelle has held key leadership positions with global management consulting and boutique construction management firms, making her a valuable asset in any capital project initiative.

Relevant Experience:

• Conducted reviews for a more than CAD10 billion on-corridor rail program
• Conducted reviews related to a public inquiry into a more than CAD2 billion municipal light rail project
• Evaluated the procurement processes for a Canadian subway agency
• Informed portfolio optimization for the heavy-haul rail expansion of an Australian mining clients

Awards & Recognitions:

• Women Infrastructure Network Emerging Leader Award: Nomination, Women Infrastructure Network Canada (2018)