Planning & Consenting
Project Director
2016-2020
Outcome:
Project capital funding approval by major national bank
Resource consenting approval by local government
Further design study engaged for long term use case
Site divested to syndicated investor with approved plans
Development project study of proposed $30m commercial retail development in Auckland. The business case was assessed over a multi-year timeframe during negotiations with local and government authorities for development approval. Planning was done in collaboration with PBA architects, construction and development advisors Greenstone Group, Tonkin + Taylor engineers, as well as numerous legal, environmental, and specialist advisors to achieve a rigorous business case study and detailed financial overview and project feasibility. Project scope covered analysis of a commercial retail and office centre, cinemas, apartment complex, and hotel, as well as automated building systems such as robotic parking facilities and innovative ventilation systems. Resource consent was achieved following 3 years research, planning and consultation, with high-level financial approval for funding by a major New Zealand/Australian bank, delivering on tangible options for board consideration and approval.
Mixed Use Retail Development
Project Director
2021-2025
Outcome:
Project funded through private investment for acquisition & development
Planning fast-tracked with site works commencing soon after site acquisition/settlement
Further design study engaged for long term use case
Site divested to syndicated investor fully tenanted
F&B retail and office site in central Auckland. Project involved feasibility case study, acquisition negotiations, development financing, construction and fit-out planning, marketing & press relations, and tenancy acquisition for multi-commercial leasing. Total associated development value circa $10m.
Legacy Management
Ponsonby’s Shopping Village / Campbell Group Businesses
Manager
2010-2014
Director
2015-2023
Outcome:
Consolidation of legacy assets
Restructure & amalgamation of entities
Re-orientation of property revenue streams
Pursuit of new opportunities and expansion
Historic records archived
Legacy initiatives intact
Primary initiatives:
Strategic planning, project management and leadership of development operations, review and consolidation of assets and legacy media businesses, management of tangible assets and intellectual property, transformation towards commercial property & investment, implementation and management of real estate portfolio, negotiation and restructure of commercial finances and securities involving multi-million-dollar assets, revenues and debts towards organisational realignment, as well as managing complex stakeholder environments with respect to our shareholders, creditors, debtors, lessees, contractors, advisors and local government authorities.