Zito is a Senior Technical Director specialising in long-span, kinetic and architectural structures, with nearly two decades of experience across the structural, mechanical and construction engineering sectors.

He has led the delivery of several high-profile and iconic projects across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, earning a reputation for solving complex geometrical and engineering challenges with aesthetically considered and efficient solutions that are both innovative and unique within the industry.

Over the past decade, his practice has been focused on stadia, arenas, events and entertainment venues, working closely with clients, architects, developers and contractors from concept through to detailed delivery.

Zito’s most recent project was the redevelopment of FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium, where he was responsible for developing the architectural and structural concepts for the stadium’s new cable-net roof—set to be one of the world’s largest—spanning over 54,000m² with clear spans exceeding 280 metres.

In projects involving kinetic, operable and moving elements, Zito has taken on pivotal leadership roles, including the design of Ain Dubai—the world’s largest observation wheel—as well as the retractable roof system for the Main Stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park and the operable wings of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Other key projects include the Sydney Football Stadium roof, Dubai’s Museum of the Future, Christchurch Te Kaha Stadium roof, the Al Wasl Plaza Trellis Dome at Expo 2020 Dubai, the SkyDeck bridges at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, the roof of Terminal II at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal II at Hong Kong International Airport, and the roof of Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Terminus.