People first, always.
Built on trust and a shared commitment to doing the job properly, our structure is lean, our relationships are strong, and our focus is always on adding value.
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Meet our executive team at CORE, who are leading the way.
Sandro Razzi
Founder & Managing Director
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With more than 20 years in fire safety engineering, founder of CORE, Sandro Razzi, brings a level of depth and discipline that has shaped the business from the ground up. His career began with the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board in Melbourne, giving him a strong foundation in fire and life safety across complex environments.
Sandro is known for his ability to see the full picture early. He sets clear fire strategies at the start of a project that are practical and designed to hold up under scrutiny. He is not afraid to challenge the status quo if it means achieving the safest outcomes for people. His calm leadership, technical integrity, and collaborative mindset have earned the trust of many repeat clients, peers and the entire team at CORE.
Qualifications & Accreditation
Executive MBA, Melbourne Business School
Bachelor of Engineering (Building Engineering), Victoria University, Footscray
Graduate Certificate in Performance Based Building and Fire Codes, Victoria University of Technology, CESARE
Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety and Risk Engineering, Victoria University of Technology, CESARE
Fellow, Engineers Australia (FIEAust CPEng – 2180287)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
National Professional Engineering Register (NPER) Fire Safety
NSW Accredited Certified – Fire Safety (BDC0501)
Victorian Registered Building Practitioner – Fire Safety Engineer (PE0000675)
Board of Professional Engineers Queensland – RPEQ (08401)
Graham Morris
Technical Director
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Graham has been leading fire safety solutions since graduating in 2012. With a master’s in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, and credentials including Chartered Engineer status and C10/Registered Certifier accreditation, he brings deep technical expertise to every project.
At CORE, Graham leads with precision and foresight. He’s known for developing performance-based solutions that are code-compliant and genuinely intelligent. They are always backed by science and built for the real world. Since stepping into the role of Technical Director in 2018, he’s continued to push for better outcomes, supported by a team that shares his drive for technical excellence.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Masters of Engineering (Structural and Fire Safety), University of Edinburgh
Member, Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
National Engineering Register (NER) – Fire Safety
Registered Certifier – Fire Safety (previously known as C10)
Certificate of completion (External Fire Spread Risk in Tall Buildings), University of Queensland
Board of Professional Engineers Queensland – RPEQ (34672)
Professional Engineers Registrar - ACT (00300002568)
NSW Accredited Certified – Fire Safety (BDC3200)
NSW Design Practitioner (DEP0000209)
Katrina Dale-Garcia
General Manager
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With over 16 years of experience across every corner of business operations, Katrina brings a rare blend of sharp efficiency, practical problem-solving, and a deep understanding of what it takes to support a high-performing team.
She started her career as the go-to “office person” in a fast-paced trade services company, and over time, took on everything from HR and HSEQ to tender management and process improvement. She thrives on making things work better, faster, smoother, and smarter, without ever losing sight of quality.
Since joining CORE in 2024, Katrina has quickly become the trusted point of contact for the team and is focused on enabling growth and efficiency across the business.
Diana Jomaa
Finance Manager
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With more than two decades of accounting experience across a wide range of industries, Diana brings depth, precision, and perspective to the financial operations at CORE. She’s driven by a belief in transparency and integrity, and by a genuine commitment to helping businesses make better, more informed decisions.
Diana is a trusted advisor, known for her ability to translate financial data into clear insights that support smarter strategy and long-term growth. From financial reporting and payroll to debt recovery and BAS compliance, she ensures every detail is accurate and every process runs smoothly.
Neil Campbell
Associate Director
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With over 35 years in the fire safety industry, Neil brings unmatched breadth and depth to his role. Starting out as a cadet fire protection engineer, he has worked across design, estimation, and project delivery for both large-scale and smaller fire systems installations.
Neil’s expertise extends to special hazards engineering, having delivered complex suppression systems, from gaseous and foam to deluge and wet chemical, across Australia and internationally. For the past two decades, his focus has been on consultancy, where his knowledge of fire codes, systems compliance and performance-based solutions is trusted by clients across the industry.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Masters of Fire Safety Engineering, Western Sydney University
NSW Accredited Practitioner – Fire Safety Assessment (Unrestricted)
Chartered Professional Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying, Western Sydney University
Meet the CORE engineers and support team
CAREERS AT CORE
If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a place where your contribution counts, you’ll fit right in.
We are always keen to talk to graduates who are starting their careers, and senior engineers who are looking to work on complex projects where your expertise makes a real impact and helps move the industry forward.