Responsible for sourcing premises, overseeing the design and consenting processes, project managing construction, and operating a network of self service laundromats.

Marcus is the founder of Proactive Property Group which is on a mission to help New Zealand and Australian Tenants, Retailers, Franchises, Hospitality, Service Providers and Business Owners improve their profitability by making better property decisions.To find out more please either send a LinkedIn message or contact Marcus 021 024 76664.

Get the right site in the right location in the right catchment for your business on the best commercial terms with speed and efficiency.

Benefit from the best commercial lease terms by proactively negotiating:✔market leading rates and incentives to secure the best deal at the lowest occupancy cost✔your lease obligations to minimise costs and risks✔to protect your tenure in your premises

Managing the scoping, planning, design, consenting, procurement /tendering, and build of premises fitout.

Manage your commercial risks by managing your leases:✔Minimise your property costs by lease administration, rent review negotiations, Landlord maintenance, opex reconciliations✔Protect your tenure in your premises by lease renewals and extensions✔Grow your business by optimising your premises, relocating and divesting✔Optimise your capital by acquisitions and sale and leasebacks

Provide development management advisory services for clients including sourcing projects, feasibility studies, acquisition, consent management, contractor appointment, development management.

Marcus provides leadership and development management expertise to Whanake Developments Ltd which undertakes medium density residential property developments. Current projects include a townhouse development project and a land masterplanning and subdivision project.

Marcus stepped in as CEO and created a development management team, prioritised the 3 development projects and 1 seismic refurbishment project.Marcus obtained building consent and tendered construction of the priority development project and led the commencement of the seismic strengthening project liaising with tenants and stakeholders. Marcus also established property management processes and procedures for managing tenanted commercial and residential properties.

Marcus was the General Manager Property Services of Housing New Zealand Corporation, the crown entity responsible for housing New Zealanders in their time of need. Marcus led the Property Services Group (140 FTE) which managed Housing New Zealand's $18b housing portfolio. Marcus introduced a strategic approach to Housing New Zealand's asset management by:- creating a vision for long term stewardship and management;- implementing asset management and contract management… Show more Marcus was the General Manager Property Services of Housing New Zealand Corporation, the crown entity responsible for housing New Zealanders in their time of need. Marcus led the Property Services Group (140 FTE) which managed Housing New Zealand's $18b housing portfolio. Marcus introduced a strategic approach to Housing New Zealand's asset management by:- creating a vision for long term stewardship and management;- implementing asset management and contract management disciplines;- changing the approach and budgeting of maintenance planning;- introducing redevelopment /refurbishment programmes; and - reorganising teams and outsourcing arrangements to deliver outcomes to sustain a $18b residential asset portfolio.While at Housing New Zealand, Marcus led the:- Reorganisation of the Asset Management Team;- Establishment of reinstatement standards to improve the condition of the housing portfolio;- Improvement in the portfolio utilisation rate (housing more people in need and increasing revenue);- Redesign of Housing New Zealand's performance based maintenance contract ("PBMC"​) and the successful tender of a 5 year term multiple region/contractor PBMCs for $1b of maintenance services;- Successful tender of Housing New Zealand's National Supply Agreements with 10 Supplier Partners worth circa $50m pa;- Housing New Zealand's earthquake prone building remediation programme and a Destructive Test Exercise (simulated earthquake test) resulting in the establishment of revised seismic assessment guidelines for 2 story timber framed buildings;- Reorganisation of the Programme Planning, Contract Management, Maintenance Delivery and Business Strategy Teams;- Implementation of balanced scorecard metrics across the Property Services Group within Housing New Zealand;- Implementation of the complexes remediation programme targeting large multi building housing complexes. Show less

Provide leadership to the Portfolio Optimisation teams in the management of Housing New Zealand's $16b housing portfolio.Responsible for ensuring the operations of the Portfolio Optimisation Teams are efficient and effective in maintaining and improving the performance of Housing New Zealand's housing portfolio.

Director of corporate trustee of private investment vehicle investing in and managing industrial property.

Technical Advisory Group comprising Government, Local Government, Private Sector and industry body stakeholders formed to advise the Minister of Housing on the development of criteria and metrics for a Warrant of Fitness for residential rental properties.

Director of private investment vehicle investing in and managing residential property.

Marcus led the ANZ Leasing Team and during his tenure was acting Head of Property for NZ and Project Director for property branch optimisation and rebranding.Marcus was responsible for P&L and tenant side lease management of the ANZ and NB retail branch and ATM network property portfolios including new branch acquisition and fitout.Marcus implemented improvements to the commercial leasing process to reduce property lease costs on renewals and progressively reduce Bank annual run… Show more Marcus led the ANZ Leasing Team and during his tenure was acting Head of Property for NZ and Project Director for property branch optimisation and rebranding.Marcus was responsible for P&L and tenant side lease management of the ANZ and NB retail branch and ATM network property portfolios including new branch acquisition and fitout.Marcus implemented improvements to the commercial leasing process to reduce property lease costs on renewals and progressively reduce Bank annual run rate property opex costs while securing and extending tenure. He redesigned and introduced a property budgeting methodology and process resulting in improved forecasting and cost management. Marcus created, led and delivered the National Bank branch sale & leaseback transaction in 2008, which exceeded valuation and profitability targets.Marcus oversaw the successful negotiation and conclusion of a development agreement and new lease with Precinct Properties for ANZ Centre. Show less

Manufacturer of concrete paving productsSupplied NSW, ACT and QLD markets

Managed owned and leasehold portfolio including acquisition and fitout of corporate and retail premises.Managed recruitment and training of franchisees including acquisition and disposal or retail franchises.Managed legal processes and disputes.

Initial Chairman and one of the founding trustee's of the Touch Compass Dance Trust.Touch Compass Dance Trust is New Zealand's premier integrated dance company combining dancers with and without disability in ground breaking professional performances and events. The company's acclaimed choreography and stunning aerial work has astounded audiences both nationally and internationally.

Sourced and managed consulting engagements to government entities and corporates regarding their corporate accommodation and/or real estate assets.