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LeaseSuite’s powerful lease and transaction management software gives commercial tenants the tools and confidence they need to manage, transact and de-risk one of their largest business expenses – commercial real estate – more effectively than ever before. The LeaseSuite platform features two groundbreaking products – LeaseSuite Premises and LeaseSuite Procure:> Premises centralises all premises-related documentation, giving businesses unprecedented oversight and control of their portfolio of leased locations. > Procure helps businesses find and lease the perfect locations faster, at a fraction of the traditional cost. Combined, the platform empowers businesses to unlock significant opportunities for cost savings and build better-informed commercial real estate strategies that support their core business objectives. For all enquiries please reach out to us at info@leasesuite.com Better decisions are made with LeaseSuite.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Steele Consulting is a dynamic and independent Commercial Real Estate practice committed to serving the interests of corporate occupiers exclusively. We work with businesses across multiple industries with the key objective of simplifying portfolio management, leasing transactions and ESG reporting.Our executive industry network, broad market intelligence and intimate knowledge of landlord strategies uniquely positions Steele Consulting to navigate the complexities of Commercial Real Estate and help your business make the best decisions possible. We have amassed decades of varied experience that provides us with a unique skill set offered to our clients across five key services:> Tenant Advisory> Portfolio Management> Leasing & Capital Transactions > ESG Consulting > Management Consulting Please follow our company page or visit our website for more information:https://www.linkedin.com/company/steele-consulting-2022/https://steeleconsulting.com.auFor general enquiries or expressions of interest please contact us at:enquiries@steeleconsulting.com.au

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the overall financial performance and market positioning for a portfolio of seven Premium/A-Grade commercial office buildings located in Sydney and Melbourne.Key deliverables included creation and implementation of strategic investment asset plans, masterplanning & development, leasing strategy and long term capital investment forecasting. Working closely with Fund Managers from both the GPT Wholesale Office and Balance Sheet Funds, I was responsible for driving efficiencies and outcomes from a team of up to thirty direct and indirect reports to exceed targeted investment returns. Notable projects and outcomes:• Over 180,000sqm leased including long term full building lease to leading education institution• Development of several value-add capital investment projects at Australia Square, Sydney.• Brand repositioning and refurbishment of over 23,000sqm at 2 Southbank Boulevard inclusive of major lobby redevelopment plus successful leasing campaign to backfill ex PWC floors • Brand repositioning and refurbishment of over 20,000 at 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne including new lobby development and leasing strategy.• Brand repositioning and expansive lobby redevelopment of 530 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the overall financial performance of the premium and iconic Australia Square based in Sydney’s CBD, I led the delivery of strategic planning, leasing campaigns, capital investment projects and asset re-positioning activities to maximise income and investor returns. Providing leadership and direction to a team of six reports and fifteen on-site staff, I built an efficient, harmonious and high performance culture to deliver results that consistently exceeded budgets and asset investment plans. This role also encompassed risk management and business development responsibilities.

Sydney, Australia

Transferring to employment with the GPT Group following the successful internalisation of management in February 2013, I was responsible for driving leasing and asset strategies as 2iC to the General Manager. Overseeing the successful delivery of KPIs, I implemented asset repositioning and leasing activities to improve market positioning and financial performance.Heavily focused on customer relations, I assisted tenants with growth and leasing requirements, negotiated retail leases and provided direction to operational teams in the delivery of capital expenditure projects.

Sydney, Australia

Working on behalf of JLL’s client, Colonial First State Global Asset Management, I was responsible for the financial performance and customer relationships of five A grade commercial assets in Parramatta, Homebush and Sydney in addition to a portfolio of 16 National industrial sites.

Sydney, Australia

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Distinction

Diploma In Finance & Investment

Diploma In Commercial Asset Management