Graeme Hughes

Director

Background

Graeme commenced his working career in 1966 when he joined Elevators Pty Ltd as an Apprentice Electrical Mechanic. He has remained within the lift industry, and throughout this time he has gained the respect of his peers and customers, as well as establishing a reputation as being extremely knowledgeable in regards to lift industry matters, highly ethical and professional.

Area of Expertise

Vertical Transportation, Design, Planning and Project Management

Specialist In

Elevator Equipment Design, Traffic Analysis, Upgrade Strategic Planning, Budget Planning, Maintenance Management and Review, Contract Negotiation, Lift Modernisations and Project Management, Due Diligence, Expert Witness.

Associations

Lift Engineering Society of Australia (NSW Member)
Australian Institute of Management

Qualifications

Electrical Mechanic (Licensed Electrician)
Degree in Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Industrial Electronics Certificate

Major Project Involvement

Mantra Group of Hotels
Manors of Mosman
Canberra Hospital
Sydney Airport Corporation
Federation Square
South West Sydney Area Health

Kareem Nader

Director

Background

Kareem joined the lift industry in 2001 when he joined Australian Lift Components following a further 10 years at KONE Elevators Pty Ltd followed by elevator consulting in 2013. Kareem has actively managed a number of modernisation projects, upgrade strategy planning as well as maintenance and modernisation tendering across the country.

Area of Expertise

Vertical Transportation, Design, Planning and Project Management

Specialist In

Associations

Lift Engineering Society of Australia (NSW Member)

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Diploma
Elevator Traffic Analysis – Peters Research
Project Management Complete Guide – University of Sydney
OH&S for Construction Work in NSW – WorkCover NSW

Major Project Involvement

David Jones National Tender
Sydney Trains – CBD upgrade feasibility study
580 George Street, Sydney
255 Pitt Street Sydney
Quay West Suites Sydney Tower
Mercure Hotel, Parramatta
12 Moore Street, Canberra
10-12 Mort Street, Canberra

Stuart Tye

Associate

Background

With a dynamic career spanning multiple industries—including Airconditioning, Building Management Systems, Facilities Management, Fire Safety, Retail, Infrastructure, and Vertical Transport—Stuart brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to the ECS team. His diverse background has shaped him into a results-driven professional with a keen ability to adapt, innovate, and lead.

Throughout his career, Stuart has held key roles in Vertical Transport Operations Management, National and Senior Facilities Management, State and National Account Management, and Service Management in Airconditioning, while also successfully owning businesses in Retail and Airconditioning. This breadth of experience has equipped him with outstanding operations & project management alongside a talent for lateral thinking to consistently deliver customer-centric solutions.

With the past seven years in the Lift Industry as the Operations Manager, Stuart has been the driving force behind developing and growing what is widely regarded as Australia’s top-performing Vertical Transport Service Team. His passion for lifecycle management enables him to guide customers in securing the best possible outcomes for their assets, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and longevity.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation, Stuart continues to set industry benchmarks, inspiring teams and delivering exceptional service across the field.