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Precinct appoint Sustainability Advisor, Josh McGlone
Precinct are delighted to welcome Josh McGlone to the team as Sustainability Advisor. Josh has worked as a sustainability expert in the real estate sector for almost a decade, most recently with one of their long-standing partners Toitū Envirocare. Working alongside Lisa Hinde, Josh is focused on delivering Precinct’s industry leading sustainability strategy, as well as enhancing operational performance and embedding sustainable design and management across the portfolio.
Walker Group Architects Announces Leadership Transition: Ashley Allen Refocuses on Design; Katie Simmonds Appointed Principal
Walker Group Architects is pleased to announce a leadership transition as the firm enters its 93rd year of continuous operation. Mark Gascoigne, Managing Director of Walker Group Architects stepped into the top job in March this year, with Ashley Allen, a long-standing member of the team and director since the early 2000s, stepping back from his governance role. Allen will continue to contribute his design leadership and client insights for the business on a part-time basis.
“Ashley has an enviable track record and reputation in the industry and we’re delighted that he can continue to provide that experience and insight for our clients going forward,” Gascoigne says.
In line with the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring continuity, Katie Simmonds has been promoted to the role of Principal and appointed to the leadership team. A registered architect with Walker since 2023, Simmonds has built a strong reputation for clarity, professionalism, and project delivery. She will support the design and management teams on governance, business development, and client engagement.
“We are excited about this new chapter in our business’ growth,” said Gascoigne: “Ashley’s continued focus on design excellence combined with Katie’s leadership will drive our firm’s evolution and innovation as we approach our centenary.”
“Walker Group Architects is committed to providing exceptional architectural and interior design solutions and we look forward to positive, continued collaboration with our valued clients.”
Kiwi Property welcome Louise Hill to Executive Team
We’re pleased to welcome Louise Hill as part of our Executive Team in the newly created role of GM Corporate Services. Louise joins us this week from a seven-year stint at Stride Property, where she led the Corporate Services function.
This new executive role reflects our continued focus on strengthening corporate governance and risk management and will provide strategic oversight of our Legal and Digital functions – responsibilities previously led by our CFO, Steve, whose contributions in these areas have been greatly appreciated. Louise brings extensive experience across legal, risk, and corporate governance, and her leadership will play a key role as we position the business for long-term resilience and growth.
Welcome to the team, Louise!
Richard James appointed National Director of Retail for Colliers
Richard James has moved into a new role as the National Director of Retail. This strategic move will give him greater scope to advise organisations regarding their long-term masterplanning, while also creating new project pipelines across the country
He has extensive experience in retail developments across New Zealand, including recently working on Mānawa Bay, Invercargill Central, and Ormiston Town Centre.
Find out more here: https://ow.ly/mZys50WHTG2
Boffa Miskell celebrates their 2025 Professional and Principal Promotions
Thirty-five consultants have been promoted to Professional, Senior Professional, Associate Principal, Principal and Senior Principal levels across Boffa Miskell. From the Northern Region: Whangārei and Auckland to Waikato | Bay of Plenty Region: Hamilton and Tauranga, to Wellington and Nelson and Southern Region: Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin.
“We’re proud to recognise the continuous growth of our team in terms of their knowledge, professionalism, and ability to foster exceptional client relationships,” says Boffa Miskell chief executive, Kerry Gupwell. “These promotions celebrate the development of our individual consultants, along with the increasing depth of expertise and capability across the company.”
View all: https://www.boffamiskell.co.nz/news-insights/2025-professional-and-principal-promotions
There's a new face at the Fosters helm
Warren Luxton has been announced as Fosters new CEO. Warren grew up in the Waikato before his career took him across the globe — from the UK to Hong Kong and Singapore — in senior corporate roles.
Since then, Warren’s been based in Fosters Hamilton office, leading the NZ Construction Alliance and working alongside our team as Deputy Chair of the Fosters Board. He’s passionate about the region and committed to keeping our communities at the heart of everything we do.
As Fosters Board Chair Sacha Coburn said: “Warren is a natural collaborator, respected leader, trusted business partner, and we look forward to his contribution…. he understands our absolute commitment to put our Waikato and the Bay of Plenty communities at the heart of all we do, and is ideally suited to lead us as we enter a new phase of opportunity and growth.”
TBB welcome Angela Purcell and Olivia Gutteridge to the team
Angela Purcell, Senior Legal Executive, brings a wealth of experience from her time working at large national firms. Alongside her impressive professional background, she is currently pursuing a law degree, combining significant practical expertise with ongoing legal education.
Olivia Gutteridge, a Law Graduate, brings a strong academic background, having recently completed a conjoint degree in Law and Global Studies from the University of Auckland, majoring in International Relations and Business.
Congratulations, Angela and Olivia.
INC Group welcome new Site Manager
Recently joining INC Group, Simon brings 15 years of hands-on experience. Simon started out in timber joinery in West Auckland, took a detour overseas selling music, then returned to the tools working with windows and doors in Melbourne. Since then, he’s managed a wide range of builds, from homes, hospitals, schools, warehouses and apartment blocks.
A standout moment in his career? Installing his first structural-glazed curtain wall, not something you pull off without solid planning, the right gear, and a team that’s switched on.
Every day on site brings something new, and for Simon, clear comms, strong teamwork and staying alert (especially looking up) are his top pieces of advice.
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