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A results-oriented Executive who continuously delivers strong sustainable growth. Thrives in the challenge of leading large dispersed multi-disciplinary teams. Passionate about the future of work, property and facilities management, innovation, proptech and application of world’s best practice to solve complex client needs. Strategic, well-connected leader with 29+ years’ experience across diverse and complex real estate portfolios. Reputation as the go-to person for “all things government sector and workplace accommodation”. Proven expertise in business development, major transitions, complex stakeholder management, performance management frameworks, financial management, proptech, leasing, facilities, procurement, sustainability, spatial management and project management. Born and bred on a Merino stud in central NSW I inherited strong values that have served me well in the corporate world including Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, Community, Family, Competitiveness, Loyalty, Professionalism, and Team Player. These values are reflected in my commitment to helping those less fortunate. To date through my love of cycling, I have raised over $150,000 for important causes to assist those less fortunate in society.I am focused on developing long-term relationships with clients and future clients. I am a team player that brings everyone together and develops strong customer loyalty. I am comfortable in an uncertain environment, have a track record of delivering growth and inspiring a large multi-function teams to deliver across Australia.Key Points> Proven track record of delivering growth founded on rallying teams around client goals and building strong levels of client trust> Reputation for delivering operational excellence across multi X team on large diverse and complex portfolios> Deep understanding of Government clients and their unique challenges> Led and mobilised large multi X dispersed teams in uncertain and challenging environments> Deep understanding of the Real Estate Sectors people, processes and systems both from the investor and corporate solutions perspective> I am embedded in the Canberra community and its business networksExpertise: Government, Defence, Corporate Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Business Strategy, Proptech, Financial Management, Change Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Competitive Intelligence, Adaptability

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  Senior Property Advisor

  Callida Consulting

  Australia