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Head of Commercial Property – National Portfolio

Melbourne, Australia · 27 years experience

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Summary

A highly experienced commercial property leader with 27 years spanning asset management, portfolio strategy, and capital transactions across retail, office, and industrial sectors. Has overseen national portfolios exceeding $2 billion in value and led teams of up to 22 property professionals. Brings deep expertise in value-add repositioning, lease expiry risk management, and institutional investor reporting. A trusted strategic adviser to boards and fund managers.

Experience areas

Institutional Asset Management8yCurrentCommercial Portfolio Strategy10yCurrentRetail & Industrial Asset Management7yCapital Transactions5y

Work experience

Employer names withheld for privacy

  1. Head of Property – National Portfolio

    2016 – Present
    • Led the strategic management of a 38-asset national commercial portfolio valued at approximately $2.3 billion, delivering average annual total returns of 9.1% over seven years.
    • Directed a $140 million value-add refurbishment programme across four office assets, achieving NABERS Energy uplift from 3.5 to 5.5 stars and increasing weighted average lease expiry by 2.3 years.
    • Built and managed a national property team of 22, reducing staff turnover from 28% to 9% through structured mentoring and career development frameworks.

  2. Portfolio Asset Manager

    2008 – 2016
    • Managed a diversified portfolio of 14 office and retail assets with a combined value of $780 million, consistently exceeding benchmark net operating income targets by 4–7% annually.
    • Negotiated 60+ lease renewals and new leases over eight years, maintaining a portfolio occupancy rate above 96%.

  3. Senior Property Analyst

    2003 – 2008
    • Produced detailed DCF and IRR modelling for acquisition due diligence on assets totalling over $400 million in transaction value.
    • Coordinated vendor due diligence packages for three major divestments, supporting clean transaction execution within target timeframes.

Skills

Portfolio strategy and asset managementCapital transactions and divestmentValue-add repositioningLease expiry and risk managementInstitutional investor reportingDevelopment managementBudget and CAPEX oversightExecutive leadership and team development

Certifications

  • RICS Member (MRICS)
  • API Certified Practising Property Valuer (CPV)
  • Graduate Certificate in Property Investment
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