Bureau Veritas completes integration of The APP Group with new name and leadership

1 December 2025

Bureau Veritas has completed the integration of The APP Group. The business, now known as Bureau Veritas Buildings and Infrastructure Pty Ltd, has announced Melanie Kurzydlo as its Vice President – Buildings and Infrastructure for the Pacific region.

Melanie will evolve and grow the business as it seeks to unlock new market opportunities in Australia and New Zealand across buildings, infrastructure and defence under the Bureau Veritas brand.

The APP Group has enjoyed a proud 36-year history delivering best-in-market Assurance and Project Delivery services across many of Australia’s marquee assignments including Sydney Airport Parallel Runway, Sydney Olympics, Geoscience Australia Building, the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sydney Metro, Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel, Chadstone Shopping Centre and the Cross River Rail in Brisbane.

Folding The APP Group brand into Bureau Veritas will capitalise on the combined strength of one united business, delivering scale, specialised expertise, and service excellence to clients.

Melanie Kurzydlo will now report to Bureau Veritas’ Andrew Mortimore and The APP Group’s outgoing CEO Adam Castro will remain on the Bureau Veritas Buildings and Infrastructure Pty Ltd Board as a non-executive Director.

Andrew Mortimore, Senior Vice President of Bureau Veritas Pacific, said: “Melanie’s deep industry experience, commitment to people and dedication to strong, sustainable business performance make her the ideal successor to build on The APP Group’s strong legacy. I am delighted to welcome her into the new role and look forward to working closely with Melanie to deliver on our ambitious growth plans and continuing to be a partner of choice. I want to thank Adam Castro for his exceptional leadership and 30+ years of dedicated service. His stewardship has ensured a smooth and successful integration into Bureau Veritas, while preserving the strong culture and client-centred values the organisation is known for.”

Prior to her appointment, Melanie served as Chief Executive of The APP Group’s Property and Social Infrastructure business. Recognised for her leadership and commitment to purpose‑driven organisations, she also contributes her expertise across several boards, including the UNSW Foundation, the GWS Giants Foundation, the Hassell Advisory Board, and the ADA UNSW Advisory Council.

Melanie Kurzydlo, Vice President – Buildings and Infrastructure Bureau Veritas Pacific, said: “I am incredibly proud to step into this new role as we enter an exciting chapter as part of Bureau Veritas. Over recent years the business has grown stronger as well as more dynamic, agile, and connected to the evolving needs of our clients. I look forward to building on this momentum, continuing to invest in our people, culture and capabilities, as we accelerate growth and unlock the full potential of being part of a global organisation. Our increased reach will no doubt empower clients across the entire asset investment lifecycle, bringing our signature trust and confidence to deliver enhanced value.”

Bureau Veritas, a 200-year global leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services, successfully acquired the Australian property and infrastructure leader, The APP Group, in late 2024 to support the expansion of its Building & Infrastructure business.

Bureau Veritas contributes to safer, sustainable and resilient buildings and infrastructure delivering dedicated solutions from early-stage feasibility through construction and into asset operations. The global scale of the business is supported by a community of over 84,000 employees in 140 countries, with innovation and technology solutions to support clients address their opportunities and challenges into the future.

About Bureau Veritas

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