Acuity

Seeing clearly ~ Understanding deeply
Acutia cuts through complexity to reveal what truly matters

Strategic Integrity

Connecting decisions to purpose and outcomes
A disciplined, evidence‑based approach that ensures decisions are sound, defensible, and aligned with intent

Value Clarity

Knowing where value is created, at risk, or unlocked
Helping leaders protect, strengthen, generate and confidently act on what matters most

Strategic Real Estate Advice

What We Do

We support leaders navigating challenges where complexity, risk, and public value intersect — bringing clarity, structure, and trusted insight to decisions that shape portfolios, precincts, and long‑term outcomes

How We Help

• Site, asset & precinct transformations
• Asset & portfolio performance identification & enhancement - optimisation, repositioning and recycling
• Acquisition & competitive bid / capital transactions support
• Development feasibility, scenario testing and options analysis
• Risk & Opportunity Identification & Management
• Commercial and financial analysis
• Evidence-based analysis with experience-led insights
• Peer Review & Independent Reporting

Why it Matters

Leaders need more than advice — they need clarity they can confidently act on.In pressurised environments, the difference between progress and paralysis is having a partner who understands the pressures, the politics, and the practical realities of delivery from having been there.Our insight is shaped by decades of client‑side responsibility across major precincts, portfolios, and development programs. We bring judgement informed by experience — not distance — so leaders can move forward with confidence.

Development Potential & Delivery Advice

What We Do

We support leaders assessing and delivering complex opportunities in multi-facetted, high-profile settings — bringing structure, foresight and independent judgement to decisions that carry organisational, financial and public consequences

How We Help

• End‑to‑end development management support
• Major project, precinct & program definition — including deal structuring, approvals & delivery pathways
• Acquisition, divestment, bid & commercial negotiation support including translating what government and/ir the private sector seek
• Practical governance frameworks
• Development, procurement & delivery strategies and support
• Stakeholder mapping & engagement plans
• Stakeholder engagement strategies for alignment across complex environments

Why it Matters

Delivery is where pressure intensifies. Timelines compress, risks surface, stakeholders diverge and decisions become more consequential.They need a partner who understands these realities from the inside.We translate between disciplines — planning, design, commercial, legal, construction, operations and governance — reducing friction, aligning intent and creating clear, coordinated pathways through delivery.Our experience spans full lifecycle delivery across major government multi‑agency precincts and programs, complex mixed‑use assets, high‑value residential and retail developments. We bring judgement shaped by responsibility, giving leaders clarity, confidence and a steady hand through delivery.

Originating Major Projects Precincts & Transformations

What We Do

We support leaders responsible for originating major projects, precincts, programs & transformations where uncertainty, complexity, risk, and public value converge — bringing clarity, structure, and an independent perspective to sensitive settings defined by pressure, scrutiny, and long‑range consequences.

How We Help

• Strategic definition, design & decision roadmaps
• Stakeholder mapping for multi‑agency & cross‑sector alignment
• Strategic risk identification, mitigation & escalation pathways
• Executive & board reporting frameworks
• Independent program construct & review
• Strategic options analysis, scenario testing & feasibility
• Organisational & operating model reviews
• Commercial, governance & delivery structuring support

Why it Matters

Major projects, precinct evolutions and asset transformations sit at the intersection of extreme pressure, politics and public expectation. Leaders must navigate competing priorities, shifting constraints and decisions that shape outcomes for years — often under intense scrutiny.They need a partner who understands these realities from the inside.We bridge the perspectives of agencies, developers, operators, financiers and political stakeholders — aligning intent, reducing friction and creating coherent pathways forward.Our experience spans multi‑precinct government programs, Cabinet‑level business cases, complex PDA restructures, enterprise‑wide reporting frameworks and organisational transformations across government, ASX‑listed and global organisations. We bring judgement shaped by having owned the same responsibility, helping leaders create order in ambiguity and move forward with confidence.

Executive & Board Support

What We Do

We support executives and boards operating in rapidly moving settings where decisions carry organisational, financial, or public consequences — providing clarity, independent challenge, and disciplined insight when leadership capacity is stretched or when an experienced perspective is needed quickly.

How We Help

• Decision framing for complex or time‑sensitive issues
• Strategic options, scenario testing and pathways
• Independent challenge, validation and peer/second‑line review
• Board, ministerial and executive briefing support
• Portfolio and program performance insights
• Commercial, risk and feasibility review
• Fractional executive support during peak periods
• Surge capacity for critical decisions or compressed timelines

Why it Matters

Because senior leaders often face decisions where the information is complex or incomplete, the time is limited, and the consequences are significant. In these moments, clarity is essential — and independent judgement becomes invaluable.Executives and boards need a partner who understands the pressures, scrutiny, and responsibility that come with making decisions in environments where expectations are high and ambiguity is constant.Our experience spans multi‑precinct government programs, Cabinet‑level business cases, complex PDA restructures, enterprise‑wide reporting frameworks and organisational transformations across government, ASX‑listed and global organisations. We bring judgement shaped by responsibility, helping leaders create order in ambiguity and move forward with confidence.

Global Advisory

_{2024 - 2026}Partner | Managing Principal | NSW Lead

Cushman & Wakefield's Advisory +

_{2023 - 2024}Equity Partner | NSW Lead

_{2016 - 2017}Director (casual)

Strategic Real Estate Advisory, PwC Australia

Key Responsibilities

• Led NSW Real Estate Advisory through market turbulence, reputational disruption and organisational transition• Provided strategic clarity to various public & private sector clients on complex property, portfolio and precinct decisions• Shaped feasibility, commercial pathways and organisational structures for value creation in pressurised environments• Navigated political–commercial interfaces and multi‑agency negotiations• Translated commercial, government, technical and financial objectives to align stakeholders

Key Engagements

STRATEGIC ADVISORY
• Thought Piece - Precincts: A blueprint for creating places with purpose (2024) garnering international interest
• Government agency organisational review for greater effectiveness and alignment when operating in property
• National NFP organisational longitudinal review turning around loss-making development function into performing profit-generating businessDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
• Residual Land Value analysis for major TfNSW Business Case
• Industrial Precinct Transformation Assessment HBU
• Peer Review of major market precinct transformation HBUNEGOTIATION SUPPORT
• PBSA support negotiating with UTS & WSU
• Government Agency support in Public Event vendor leasing assessment and benchmarking for inter-agency negotiationsINVESTMENT & BID SUPPORT
• HAFF Submissions for CHPs
• Foreign Investment into BtR market review and commercial due diligence

What I learned

These roles strengthened my ability to lead through ambiguity, pressure and organisational change. I learned how to stabilise teams in turbulent conditions, maintain client confidence during reputational disruption, and provide clarity when leaders were navigating uncertainty, scrutiny and compressed timelines.I deepened the ability to translate between commercial, government, financial and operational perspectives — creating alignment in environments where incentives diverge and decisions carry long‑range consequences.I refined generating insights in situations where the information was incomplete, the stakes were high and the path forward required both analytical discipline and emotional intelligence.

What I bring

A considered, evidence-based independent perspective.The ability to bring order to complexity and create decision‑ready clarity; and the experience to guide leaders through moments where timing, risk and alignment determine outcomes.

Government

_{2017 - 2023}Program & Development Director

Landcom / UrbanGrowth NSW

Key Responsibilities

• Led teams managing multi‑precinct, multi‑agency urban renewal programs• Navigated political, commercial and public‑value interfaces• Delivered Program Development Agreements (PDAs) with government and private partners• Shaped precinct strategy, governance and commercial pathways• Delivered ministerial briefings, Cabinet business cases, media communications and EXCO reporting• Aligned agencies, councils, developers and community stakeholders• Directed strategic re‑evaluation of major precincts and delivery frameworks• Stewarded heritage, environmental and social outcomes alongside commercial imperatives

Key Projects

MAJOR PRECINCTS & PROGRAMS
• Macarthur Gardens North• Sydney Metro Northwest (Bella Vista & Kellyville Stations)
• Wentworth Point
• Green Square Town Centre
• Parramatta North Urban Transformation
• Thornton, Penrith
• Edmondson ParkCAPITAL TRANSACTIONS
• Sydney Metro Northwest Places divestment pipeline
• Market Soundings (Developers / CHPs)
• Direct Dealings, Unsolicited Proposals protocolsINFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY
• Bella Vista & Kellyville Station Precincts - SSDA Approvals; $143m Voluntary Planning Agreement & Infrastructure planning
• Wentworth Point - Early Works - Remediation capping & road base
• Edmondson Park - Civil works
• Macarthur Gardens North - civil works (lake conversion, flooding mitigation & open space)
• Thornton, Penrith - completion and open space handover including stormwater canal system
• Procured using Project Delivery or Development Agreements; or AQS4000 Contracts

What I learned

This role taught me how to operate in environments where public value, political scrutiny and commercial reality intersect. I learned how to translate between agencies, councils, developers, financiers and community stakeholders — aligning intent in programs where no single party holds all the levers.I developed judgement under pressure: navigating Cabinet processes, shaping PDAs, resolving heritage and environmental constraints, and creating pathways through uncertainty, competing priorities and shifting constraints.

What I bring

A deep understanding of how government really works — its incentives, its constraints, and its risk profile and decision‑making rhythms.The ability to create order in ambiguity and bring multi‑agency alignment to complex precincts; and the confidence to guide leaders through challenges where clarity, timing and risk shape outcomes.

Major Developer

_{2011 - 2015}Senior Development Manager - Commercial, Retail & Mixed-Use

_{2003 - 2011}Project Director | Senior Development Manager - Apartments

Stockland Trust & Stockland Development Corporation

Key Responsibilities

• Led strategic, commercial and stakeholder outcomes across retail, mixed‑use and residential portfolios• Managed P&L responsibility, board approvals & business cases, internal treasury draw‑downs and statutory reporting• Shaped development vision, feasibility, acquisition strategy and investment decision pathways• Navigated complex commercial negotiations with authorities, major retailers, utilities and councils; including capital transactions, majors leases & renewals, tier 1 contractor & other construction agreements and residential sales• Resolved environmental, planning and infrastructure constraints to unlock value• Delivered end‑to‑end development outcomes from strategy at inception to completion• Set industry benchmarks in design, delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement and customer experience• Influenced internal and external partners to achieve commercially and politically viable outcomes

Key Projects

RETAIL PORTFOLIO
• Balgowlah, Cammeray, Glenrose, Piccadilly, Toowong, Corrimal, Nowra VincentiaCAPITAL TRANSACTIONS
• Glenrose Shopping Centre (gaining EPA agreement allowing disposal, Development Due Diligence)
• $2bn National Industrial Portfolio Disposal (Development Due DIligence)
• Off-market proposal for residential tower sale (during GFC)COMPETITIVE BID SUPPORT
• Balmain Leagues Club
• Prince Henry, Little Bay (Stages 1 & 2)
• Paint Factory, Mortlake
• Mitre 10, Cammeray
• Eye Hospital, Woolloomooloo
• Oxford St, Darlinghurst
• Royal Newcastle Hospital
• Barangaroo CentralSTRATEGY & DELIVERY
• Major Luxury Apartment Complex: The Hyde, 157 Liverpool St Sydney CBD - set vision, market positioning; originated: stakeholder engagement, approval & procurement strategies; used a PSA & AS2124 Contract for a collaborative customer-centric outcome

What I learned

These roles taught me how to create value in environments defined by commercial pressure, stakeholder complexity and technical constraints. I learned how to negotiate with major retailers, councils, utilities and regulators; how to resolve environmental and planning barriers; and how to lead teams through high‑stakes delivery where timing, risk and market conditions shape outcomes.Delivering The Hyde deepened my understanding of how to think outside the square, be innovative and set new industry benchmarks — commercially, architecturally and operationally — while managing a major project contract with a tier 1 builder, influencing authorities and navigating market volatility. Retail and mixed‑use work strengthened my ability to balance competing interests, unlock latent value and create commercially viable pathways through complexity

What I bring

Independent, strategic and creative thinking. A commercial lens sharpened by responsibility for outcomes.The ability to translate between design, planning, commercial, legal and construction perspectives; and a track record of delivering innovative, value‑creating solutions in environments where clarity, alignment and disciplined judgement determine success

Early Career

_{Pre 2003}Development Manager - McDonalds Restaurants

McDonalds Restaurants

Associate Director

Spowers

Registered Architectr

Wolski Coppin

Key Responsibilities

• Led International supermarket operator ALDI Stores due diligence developing governance and assessment frameworks for their acquisition program when entering the Australian Market• Led prototyping new concepts for McDonalds restaurants and McCafe• Navigated complex stakeholder environments — franchisees, contractors, councils, utilities, communities• Managed design development, planning pathways and construction delivery• Prepared evidence for land & environment court matters for Principal• Influenced internal and external partners to adopt new concepts and operational models• Translated design, commercial, operational and regulatory perspectives in lead and support roles

Key Projects

TRANSACTIONS SUPPORT
• ALDI Stores site assessment due diligence during start-up establishing store pipeline (over 200 sites assessed)STRATEGY
• McCafe Briefing Document (Licensee-focused strategy exported to USA)DESIGN & APPROVALS
• Lead Architect and support roles for High-end Residences, Medium & High-Density Residential Towers, Hotels & Resort Design & Approvals
• Drafted over a dozen Statements (Evidence/in Reply) for LEC matters
• Support role on numerous Communities, Mixed Use and Resort MasterplansRETAIL DELIVERY ROLLOUTS
• Employment National Fitouts (122 sites Australia-wide), DEYTA National FitoutsDELIVERY
• Construction Management - McDonalds Stores (Canberra Centre, Liverpool Megacentre) and McCafe Additions (Hurstville South `100th McCafe, Tarren Point, Narellan, Five Dock)
• Administered SBW1 Contracts - Gillan, Lee, Gruzin, Residences

What I learned

These roles formed the foundation of how I think and operate today.I learned how to prototype ideas, test concepts, and translate between design, commercial and operational realities.I gained a deep understanding of planning pathways, due diligence, the importance of early stakeholder alignment (and how to garner it), and the discipline required to deliver consistently and rapidly across multiple sites and partners, including how to scale.Working across architecture, rollout programs and national retail innovation taught me how to solve problems quickly, influence diverse stakeholders and create practical, commercially grounded solutions in environments where timing and alignment matter.

What I bring

A grounded, end‑to‑end understanding of how ideas become real — from concept to approval to delivery.The ability to bridge technical, commercial and operational perspectives using a people-centric and engaging approach.And a practical, disciplined approach to solving complex problems that has shaped every senior role I’ve held since.

Qualifications

Graduate - Company Directors Course - Australian Institute of Company Directors (member)Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance – Kaplan ProfessionalBachelor of Architecture (Hons) –
University of SydneyBachelor of Science (Architecture) – University of Sydney

Mobile

0411 188 485

Email

[email protected]

Location

Based in Sydney, Australia advising national and internationally

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