Peter Sveinsson CBD Au

Peter has 35 years’ experience in the building industry as tradesman, Certified Bathroom Designer and Business Manager. He is a founder and CEO of Brilliant SA, a successful home renovation company in Adelaide, specialising in renovation of bathrooms, kitchens and associated interior spaces. As the principal designer, he has also mentored several designers to award-winning success.

A Member of KBDi since its inception, Peter has served on the SA committee since 2007, enjoying the role of Chapter Chair from 2008 to 2013.

Peter joined the KBDi Board in 2016, and was appointed President in 2020. He brings great insight into many aspects of the bathroom and kitchen industry and valuable experience in successful business management. 

Sharon Terblanche

Since moving to Australia from South Africa around 13 years ago, Sharon has held a range of positions within the design and manufacturing industries.

Her varied roles have given her enormous insight into all aspects of our field. From sales to marketing, flatpack to custom installations, and design to business administration, Sharon brings a wealth of experience and skills to the KBDi Board.

She has demonstrated her commitment to the industry through active participation in both state and national committees, and is looking forward to joining KBDi in its next phase of growth and development.

Gavin Hepper CKD Au

As the Creative Director and founder of Concepts by Gavin Hepper – a successful design studio specialising in kitchen and bathroom design – and with a qualification in shopfitting and detailed joinery, Gavin brings a unique combination of trade and design experience to his clientele and the broader kitchen and bathroom industry.

The Certified Kitchen Designer has won numerous awards and is eager to give back to the industry that has served him for almost three decades. With his active involvement with the KBDi as Chair of the NSW Committee, and through consulting positions with various industry suppliers, Gavin regularly participates in industry panel discussions and professional presentations. He further contributes to the industry through participation in judging panels and the one-on-one mentoring of designers.

In summary, Gavin is committed to working with industry groups like the KBDi in a mutual effort to improve and educate the industry and ensure it continues to be an innovative, ethical and professional industry for the generations to come.

Matt Michel

Matt Michel is the owner and principal designer of Matt Michel Design. This successful kitchen, bathroom and interior design business has operated in Castlecrag on Sydney’s North Shore – and more recently in Sydney’s Northern Beaches – for over 15 years.

Matt’s 30-year career began with the attainment of a Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design UTS) in 1992 and a subsequent position with a multinational decorative glass manufacturer. He later became an in-house designer for a bathroom vanity manufacturer before moving on to a prominent Sydney kitchen company. Having developed comprehensive product knowledge and extensive design skills in these roles, Matt took the leap to working independently as a ‘Cabinetry Consultant’ and has been happily designing beautiful, award-winning residential spaces since.

Before joining the KBDi in 2016, Matt’s solo enterprise left him feeling somewhat isolated. The organisation brought him industry insight, education and the support of fellow peers, and he looks forward to providing the same reassurance and fellowship to others in the industry through his Board position.