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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Management of the capital transactions team (6 analysts and business development professionals). Provide direction and drive cross-divisional collaboration ensuring key investment objectives are achievedDirected multiple transactions and work streams over a 2.5 year period, acquired 40 properties (office, industrial, retail) for a total of $5.4 billion and divested 10 properties valued at $380 millionDeveloped, pitched and achieved Board Approval for the Residential Strategy, September 2014Analysed the portfolio to identify the Highest and Best Use for each asset, generating a development pipeline of 14 properties with an end value over $2.1 billion, to deliver profits in excess of $20 million per annumGenerated $105 million in profit over a 2 year period, from residential packaging and divestment activitiesSignificant transactions include:o Kings Square, Perth, a fund through development, end value of $432 milliono 480 Queen Street, Brisbane, a Fund through development, end value of $560 milliono Diversified Property Industrial Fund, $510 million, 5 propertieso CPA acquisition, $3.4 billion, 21 properties

Sydney, Australia

Management of the development team and residential development pipeline, end value over $1.5 billionBuilt the development pipeline delivering a minimum of 300 apartments per annum, through acquisitions and joint ventures, at margins of 20% and IRR’s of 25%Delivered Project management and design services for the development, refurbishment and maintenance of the Hotel portfolio across Australia and New ZealandImplemented cost controls, improved reporting and analysis to maximise cost efficiencies. Developed robust systems and procedures to mitigate risks. Enhanced strategic planningSignificant transactions included:o Acquisition of 3 development sites ($96 million), delivering a pipeline of 730 apartmentso Hampton Court, Potts Point, mixed use development with 120 apartments and retail elements, end value $72 milliono Boheme, Hall Street Bondi, mixed use development with residential, hotel and retail elements, end value $160 milliono Herring Road, Macquarie Park, 560 apartments in 5 buildings, JV with La Salle, end value $340 million

Sydney, Australia

Acted as financiers representative, strategic advisor and certifier for Gresham PropertyProvided business development services to BaulderstoneEngaged as Development Manager by Toga

Sydney, Australia

Equity and mezzanine participation in joint ventures for commercial, industrial and mixed use developmentsManaged a portfolio of development assets with an end value of $2.1 billionBoard appointments on Special Purpose VehiclesManagement of equity joint ventures, including:o 111 Bourke St, Melbourne, $280m, A Grade office tower, comprising 43,000 sqm of commercial and retail uses (JV with Multiplex, pre-leased to Australia Post)o 717 Bourke St, Melbourne, $245m mixed use development, comprising 37,000 sqm of commercial, hotel and retail uses (pre-leased to Travel Lodge)o Digital Harbour, Docklands Melbourne, $700m mixed use development comprising 170,000 sqm of commercial, hotel and retail use

Sydney, Australia

Led the development team of 8. Ensured effective management of the project pipeline with an end value of $1.2 billionCreated $1.3 billion in value through development activities and transactionsEstablished processes, and built capabilities in risk management, reporting and forecasting, acquisitions and due diligence, feasibilities, contract administration. Developed standard documentation (contracts, leases, joint ventures)End to end responsibility, including acquisition, leasing, design and delivery of Commercial and Industrial developments. Significant transactions include: o Optus Head Office, North Ryde, end value $430 million, 84,000 sqm in 6 buildingso Waterfront Place, Brisbane, acquisition of the $307 million premium grade office tower o 66 Waterloo Road, North Ryde, 10,000 sqm A Grade suburban office building, end value $45 milliono SWADS Greystanes, $51 million warehouse and office (36,000 sqm) development,o Yennora Distribution Park, strategic planning and redevelopment of the $255 million asset, including 32,000 sqm in preleased warehouses and the redevelopment of the 84,000 sqm existing wool store  Residential acquisition and development of: o Abode, St Leonard’s, 190 apartments

Sydney, Australia

Developed and implemented project strategies. Managed project reporting including monthly project control group meetings and project certification.Management of the design and approvals processes. Tender negotiation and Contract management (consultants and contractors).Projects included;o Joint Venture representative for CBUS, on its $1 billion Breakfast Point residential developmento Client representative for the design and construction of the $800 million Star City Casinoo Westpac loan and cheque processing operations centre for NSW, Concord, 18,000sqmo Riverside Corporate Park, North Ryde, subdivision and sale of CSIRO’s 30 Ha site, including the relocation and construction of new laboratories

Singapore

completion of 4 high density integrated residential communities, comprising a total of 1,100 apartments

Sydney, Australia

design and documentation of commercial and residential projectsmanagement of clients, authorities, consultants and contractors

Sydney, Australia

Set out and site managementCarpentryGeneral labouring

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.) Honours, Architecture

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