Marko den Breems appointed as Isthmus CEO.
Isthmus’ Board are thrilled to announce that Marko den Breems has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Marko is a well-rounded executive, bringing strong and varied experience in stakeholder management, commercial and financial risk, and the delivery of architecture and urban design projects.
Marko is an experienced operator in Aotearoa’s architecture industry, having previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer at Jasmax—during his tenure there he led a maturing of the business with a focus on succession, retention, and growth. In his most recent position as Director of Architecture at Kāinga Ora, Marko has built a team which now works across architecture, sustainability and quality assurance disciplines.
Marko’s appointment completes a process of transition from Ralph Johns, who resigned as CEO in June 2023 after 10 years at the helm. The Board acknowledges and thanks Brad Coombs for leading the business in the interim.
Board Chair Christine Spring was “delighted with the calibre of the applicants for the CEO role—ultimately we selected Marko for his unique mix of design industry and CEO experience”. Christine believes that “Marko will be an excellent fit for Isthmus. He will bring new energy to advancing Isthmus’ core purpose – Regenerating Aotearoa by connecting land people and culture.”
We will be welcoming Marko to the studio on 19 August 2024 and are looking forward to working with him to chart Isthmus’ future path.
Buchan announces five new principals and eight senior promotions
We are delighted to announce five new principals and eight senior elevations across Buchan. These senior promotions reflect the growth of the practice and an investment in talent and diversity across their studios.
Congratulations to the new Principals across Australia and New Zealand – Lynn Van Dievoort Scott Inverarity, Alessandro Paladin, Malou Ellis and Aleksander Borek.
“These individuals have made a notable contribution to Buchan through their design excellence, technical expertise, leadership, and client service.” – Buchan CEO Stephen Auld.
The five new principals will bolster the leadership team and support emerging sectors while strengthening sectors Buchan is renowned for.
We also congratulate Alex Dickson and Carol Leung, who have been elevated to senior associates and our newly appointed associates My Thuat Ho, Myron Monteiro, Hayden Federico, William Perkin, Anu Chembrolu and Richard Stanton.
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NAI Harcourts Commercial Property Management welcome Cherry and Davina
Cherry Higginson
Cherry has joined NAI Harcourts Commercial Property Management as a Commercial Property Manager. Cherry is a seasoned property professional with over 16 years of experience specializing in real estate sales. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, she excels in optimizing property performance and tenant satisfaction through lease negotiations, financial management, and strategic planning. With a diverse background in valuation, research, consulting, and real estate sales, Cherry is known for her approachability, meticulousness, and professionalism, delivering exceptional results tailored to client needs.
Davina Henderson
Davina has joined NAI Harcourts Commercial Property Management as General Manager. Davina, a highly self-motivated and property expert with over 18 years of extensive experience in commercial, industrial, and retail property, boasts a distinguished record of achievements in leadership and mentorship. In her new role as General Manager, she will orchestrate engaged teams, drive revenue growth, and secure new business, all while remaining committed to client success, team collaboration and continuous improvement with a results-driven approach.
Envelope welcome Jamie Maxwell to their Wellington Office
Envelope are thrilled to welcome Jamie Maxwell to their Wellington office, where he’ll be leading the Wellington structural crew.
With over 30 years of urban development experience under his belt, Jamie has spearheaded a wide array of projects across New Zealand and is now ready to hit the ground running – in the usual bold and gritty Envelope style.
Congratulations!
Tauranga City Council announce board reappointments for Bay Venues Limited
Julie Hardaker, Deputy Chair, and current directors Gareth Wallis and Jeremy Curragh have all been reappointed to the Bay Venues board.
Julie, Gareth and Jeremy will continue to bring their passion, commercial acumen and their commitment to providing quality community outcomes to their respective roles.
Bay Venues is one of Tauranga City Council’s substantive CCOs and is working in partnership with Council, mana whenua and user groups on key projects that will transform the city. This includes the redevelopment of Memorial Park into a premier aquatic facility and the build of four new indoor courts at 483 Cameron Road as part of this redevelopment.
For more information on Council’s CCOs, board member appointments, and how board members ensure the effective governance of CCOs so they can deliver great outcomes for our communities, please visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/cco
Justin’s extensive work with global and local blue-chip clients underscores his exceptional expertise. His consistent recognition by leading legal directories, Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, as a top real estate lawyer, further attests to his professionalism and dedication.
The biennial New Zealand Law Society’s CLE Property Law Conference in Auckland concluded with the Hall of Fame awards ceremony. Justin March was celebrated for his remarkable achievements alongside Niamh McMahon, Duncan Terris, Jeannie Warnock, and Robbie Muir, all of whom have made significant contributions to the legal profession.
Megan Lockwood joins Colliers RPM team
Megan Lockwood has joined Colliers as the National Director of Residential Project Marketing and brings an impressive track record of working on major developments in New Zealand and Australia.
The Colliers Residential Project Marketing team specialises in identifying attractive development sites and advising on project design to unlock high-quality residential projects. With in-house expertise spanning project inception through to marketing campaigns and sell down, it is a true value-add agency service offering.
Lockwood will lead a team of experienced and talented experts that have transacted thousands of dwellings across Auckland, including Director Jeff Davidson, Associate Director Juliet Lichtenstein, and Project Sales Consultants Joanne Speir, Duncan Macdonald, Karishma Singh, Kalala Bowden, and Chao Lim. She says having the opportunity to add value and assist developers to create successful projects that will continue to reshape Auckland is an appealing prospect.
“I come to this role with a developer mindset, which I believe will add considerable value to developers during their key early design and planning phases where saleability and feasibility must be front of mind. I can’t wait to assist them in creating developments that will meet the needs of buyers and then lead the marketing and sell down period with our highly skilled, project-specialised Colliers sales team,” Lockwood says.
“Joining Colliers gives me a really strong platform where I can leverage the experienced New Zealand-based team as well as the international expertise of our overseas colleagues.”
While the economic backdrop has presented challenges for developers during the past two years, Lockwood says now is the time to be proactive.
Congratulations Megan!
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