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Patrick Dougherty appointed as head of the new Auckland Urban Development Office
The new Auckland Urban Development Office are thrilled to announce that Patrick Dougherty has been appointed as the General Manager.
With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale urban development projects abd having previous sat on Property Council New Zealand’s National Board, Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this crucial role.
Congratulations, Patrick.
Colliers celebrate two promotions
John Davies
Experienced commercial real estate professional John Davies has returned to Colliers as a Broker in the Investment Sales team and will be based in Auckland CBD.
Davies has brokered more than $1 billion worth of commercial deals across Auckland and nationwide with a particular focus on properties in the $5 million to $50 million dollar bracket across all commercial asset classes.
Sam Murphy
After gaining valuable experience as a Team Assistant, Sam Murphy has moved into a brokerage role in the Colliers West Auckland team, specialising in industrial sales and leasing.
Murphy joined the business in 2024 and learned the intricacies of the West Auckland commercial property market working under Nelson Raines, General Manager at Colliers West Auckland, and Director of Investment Sales Caroline Cornish.
Oceania welcome Michelle Baker as new Chief Customer and Services Officer
Michelle has an extensive background in customer experience and operational leadership, having held senior roles at Levande, Bupa, and Regis Aged Care. Throughout her career, she’s been dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people through compassionate care, innovative services, and a strong focus on resident wellbeing.
At Oceania, Michelle will lead the passionate operations team, with a focus on elevating customer experience and ensuring every resident and their family feels supported and valued throughout their journey with Oceania.
GHD appoints Ian Fraser as Chair
GHD have recently appointed their new Chair, Ian Fraser who is taking up an important leadership and governance role for the employee-owned company. Ian brings a global perspective, with a 30+ year career spanning New Zealand, the USA, the Pacific, Southeast Asia, South America, and Mexico.
“It’s an immense honour to take over as Chair as GHD approaches its centenary in 2028,” Ian says. “I am focused on the continued evolution of our business, driven by our commitment to our clients and our investment in developing the outstanding technical capabilities of our people.”
Ian succeeds Rob Knott, who is retiring after chairing the company since 2017.
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