OUR PEOPLE LUCY RIDDLE
Senior Advisor
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Lucy has a strong track record in infrastructure decision making and has spent the past seven years developing, delivering and supporting projects and programmes in the infrastructure space. She works across a broad range of sectors and enjoys combining her knowledge of infrastructure and policy to navigate the complex challenges of the public sector.
Lucy began her career in infrastructure economics, providing asset management and investment advice for local authorities, ports, airports and central government . She quickly discovered that she had a passion for the art of decision making and subsequently moved into infrastructure strategy, decision making and investment.
Prior to Rationale, Lucy was a part of Ernst and Youngs Infrastructure Advisory team, where she led and supported better business cases for central government. While Lucy's main experience has predominantly been in transport infrastructure, she also has experience in the water, justice and education sectors.
Fuelled by her interest in infrastructure decision making, Lucy decided to undertake a part-time Master of Public Policy which she completed in March 2023. Her knowledge in policy allows her to better understand the decision-making drivers within Government. She believes that infrastructure plays a critical role in the delivery of successful policy outcomes, and she applies her knowledge to her work in the public sector.
Lucy has a keen interest in problem solving and loves to untangle and deliver on complex investment decisions.
PERSONAL OVERVIEW
Lucy is born and raised in Wellington; however, her family have their roots in Central Otago.
She is a keen traveller, just prior to joining Rationale Lucy spent the first half of 2023 backpacking around South America, Central America and Indonesia. She’s always looking for the next adventure whether it’s a country to explore or a weekend away in the backcountry.
Lucy is based out of the Wellington Office but resides in Martinborough. In her spare time you can find her in the outdoors – exploring the Tararuas, camping, fishing, or biking around the vineyards.
