A highly competent and self-motivated development executive with over 25 years’ real estate experience in mixed use (commercial, residential, hospitality), hotel, retail and industrial property development gained through working with major property firms in Australia and Europe. Held senior leadership roles, the most recent with Lendlease Australia as General Manager Development.Demonstrable expertise in leading development teams and managing the full end-to-end property development process including strategy and planning, approvals, development, construction, contracts, acquisitions, design and architecture, sales, leasing and marketing, and infrastructure/services processes. A proven track record in securing new business, converting opportunities and delivering projects of significant scale on time, within budget and to customer expectations. An articulate communicator with strong leadership qualities and the ability to engage with team members and internal and external stakeholders as well as having the commercial acumen, decisiveness and focus on achieving results. Ability to create a working environment that is collaborative and team orientated with a strong emphasis on integrity, execution and results. Key Skills In depth market-sector knowledge to develop long-term asset masterplans with mixed use development strategies. Strong industry networks and ability to source opportunities off-market; Experience in project leasing, marketing, design, innovation, and value management to enhance future profitability, customer experience and environmental, social, governance (ESG); Robust commercial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills with significant expertise in financial modelling and acquisition due diligence; Outstanding leadership qualities with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams to reach company goals and objectives and create an environment that empowers, rewards and recognizes both individual and team performance; A strategic and innovative mindset which seeks continuous improvement and challenges the status quo to outperform short, medium and long-term plans and targets; Exceptional communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders such as team members, the leadership team, contractors and suppliers, Government agencies and Board; High levels of integrity, energy, ambition, creativity, lateral thinking, customer focus, emotional maturity, and cultural awareness.
