Dean Baker

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General Manager Asset Management @ Haben Property Fund
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Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia, Australia
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About Dean Baker

Experience from ground up in all facets and sizes of Retail Property Management,Development, Master Planning, Leasing and Marketing.As an experienced and accomplished senior retail centre property and asset manager I have proven success driving investment and asset management. In my current role as Divisional Asset and Property Manager, I lead strategy operational decisions to ensure overall performance of a multi-billion-dollar property portfolio. I am a consultative and collaborative leader with a reputation for driving an engaged, enthusiastic and positive culture - always encouraging ongoing personal and professional development. I have highly specialised hands on experience and success across all areas of retail asset management, leasing, capital transaction, private equity, investor relations and management, and fund reporting; and have worked with leading property groups , AMP Capital, QIC, Challenger, and Lasalle Investment Management. I am also an experienced Board Member who works well with diverse stakeholders to develop and maintain strategic relationships with capital partners, executive committees, colleagues, retailers, and the extended community and consistently achieve consensus in divisive situations. I am also continually seeking new investment opportunities to deliver synergies and maximise return on investment for the fund owners.Areas of expertise include:► Team and people leadership► Strategy development and business planning► Investment fund performance management► Retail centre property management► Real estate investment and redevelopment► Operational mangement► Property and asset management► Private equity / property fund management ► Master planning of assets► Change management► Project realignment and rescue► Financial management, budgeting and forecasting► Negotiation - leases and contracts► Reporting and presentation at senior management level

Dean Baker's Current Company Details
Haben Property Fund

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General Manager Asset Management
Dean Baker Work Experience Details
  • Haben Property Fund
    General Manager - Asset Management
    Haben Property Fund Jan 2024 - Present
    Edgecliff, Nsw, Au
  • Haben Property Fund
    National Asset Manager
    Haben Property Fund Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
    Edgecliff, Nsw, Au
  • Amp Capital
    Divisional Asset And Property Manager
    Amp Capital Nov 2018 - Apr 2023
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    o In this role, I work with the Fund and Portfolio Managers and broader Real Estate team to execute an asset strategy to maximise returns for my portfolio of 8 assets across a property portfolio of shopping centres in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria. I work with teams to create and develop unique and authentic destinations, tailored to local markets and delivering distinct meaningful experiences. Role included:► Strategic asset and property management ► Master planning activities► Identification and leadership of property development opportunities for individual assets► Asset team leadership► Team leadership of asset teams and all functional areas of the shopping centre business► Strategic planning and execution of 12-month business plans and five (5) year asset strategy plans and forecasts► Budget planning, cost control, and operating income management► Governance of portfolio operational matters► Project planning and leadership - business case preparation for owner approval,► Collaboration with place strategy and design team to deliver place-led approaches within assets► Acquisition and divestment activities to support new business and merger opportunities
  • Amp Capital
    Senior Centre Manager
    Amp Capital Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
  • Challenger Limited
    Asset Manager
    Challenger Limited Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Maximising the Net Operating Income and capital growth of a large national portfolio of Retail Assets under management. Accountability for delivery is focused on delivering the set financial targets.Producing quality strategic business plans and their execution. Development of Master Plans across all assets with a view of maximising long term returns.Accuracy in maintaining financial budgets and forecasts and the exceeding of the targets.Implementing acquisitions, leasing and asset repositioning strategies.Communicating across all functional groups within Challenger to ensure the smooth functioning of the team and the mitigation of risks.
  • Lasalle Investment Management
    Senior Centre Manager - Home Hub Castle Hill
    Lasalle Investment Management Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Responsible for entire management of a team of one of Australia's largest bulky goods centres over 52,000 sqm retail centre with 80 bulky goods stores and 7 major retailers. Duties included master planning, leasing, arrears control and collection, budgets, business planning, rent reviews, monthly reports, leasing administration, centre repairs and maintenance, and retailer relationships. Responsible for the public relations function including media liaison, participating in the leadership and/or management of various community organisations, acting as a high profile ambassador of the centre at leading business and community functions.
  • Ticor Development
    Senior Centre Manager - Home Hub Castle Hill
    Ticor Development Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
    Responsible for entire management of a team of one of Australia's largest bulky goods centres over 52,000 sqm retail centre with 80 bulky goods stores and 7 major retailers. Involved in the sale of the centre heading up the due diligence team for the Owner responsible for over 600 requests for information, assisting with the data required for the information memorandum, and reviewing sale contacts.
  • Ticor Development
    Project Centre Manager - Marina Mirage
    Ticor Development Jul 2008 - May 2010
    Involved in all stages of the $90 Million development of the iconic Gold Coast centre over a two staged development program with the first stage opening in March 2009. As Project Centre Manager was involved in all aspects of the Development including tenancy co-ordination of over 100 retail tenancies, project management, contract negotiations, management of the defect liability rectification program, project marketing, media management and leasing delivery.
  • Qic
    Centre Manager - Logan Hyperdome
    Qic Jun 2006 - Jul 2008
    Brisbane, Queensland, Au
    Responsible for entire management of a team of 26 staff and the 80,500 sqm retail centre with 220 specialty stores and 10 major retailers plus the 22,500 sqm adjacent Home Centre . Involved in bedding down of The Piazza and Food Court development which which was completed in May 2005 which included 12 additional restaurants,new AMF Bowling Alley,JB Hi Fi,New 12 plex Cinema and a new Food Court. Key member of the development team that installed the largest high definition large screen television in the country in the Piazza launched in 2007.
  • Qic
    Centre Manager - Grand Central Toowoomba
    Qic Jun 1996 - Jun 2006
    Brisbane, Queensland, Au
    Responsible for entire management of a team of 10 staff of the 45,000 sqm retail centre with 150 specialty stores and 4 major retailers plus additional miscellaneous properties. Involved in all stages of the $200 Million development of the centre over a four staged development program with the first stage opening in September 1996. Over a ten year period became heavily involved within the business community being an integral part of The Chamber of Commerce, CBD Traders Association and various Council advisory committees.
  • Coles Myer
    Portfolio Centre Manager - K-Mart Plaza Toowoomba And Arana Hills
    Coles Myer Jun 1994 - May 1996
    Management of both centres plus four smaller miscellaneous properties, including the responsibility for a Marketing Manager and Operations team. Duties included leasing, arrears control and collection, budgets, business plans, rent reviews, monthly reports, leasing administration, centre repairs and maintenance, and retailer relationship.
  • Jones Lang Lasalle
    Portfolio Manager Manager - Miscellaneous Properties
    Jones Lang Lasalle Jun 1992 - Jun 1994
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Management of six miscellaneous properties located across Brisbane and the Gold Coast for various Owners. Duties included leasing, arrears control and collection, budgets, business plans, rent reviews, monthly reports, leasing administration, centre repairs and maintenance, and retailer relationships.
  • Kern Corporation
    Centre Manager, Operations Manager - Ipswich City Square
    Kern Corporation Jun 1990 - May 1992
    Developed by Kern Corporation, Ipswich City Square is a regional shopping centre located in the CBD of Ipswich. The centre had 100 specialty stores and two major tenants. Duties included budgeting, managing a $3M expense budget, centre repairs and maintenance, monthly reports, arrears, rent reviews and maintaining retailer relationships.

Dean Baker Skills

Contract Negotiation Lease Negotiations Retail Property Management Tenant Real Estate Property Management Team Management Budgets Lease Administration Leases Negotiation Shopping Centers Sales Corporate Real Estate Landlords Team Building Customer Satisfaction Marketing Business Planning Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Development Customer Service Commercial Leasing Asset Management Feasibility Studies Market Analysis Team Leadership Operations Management Due Diligence Acquisitions Real Estate Economics Sales Management Merchandising Store Management Project Management Marketing Management Leadership Facilities Management Real Estate Transactions Portfolio Management Investment Properties Inventory Management Microsoft Office Coaching Public Relations Appraisals Location Intelligence Land Acquisition

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