Far East Consortium has contributed to
Australia’s urban skylines for over 25 years.
Never daunted by scale or complexity, we see challenges as opportunities. That’s why we have completed landmark urban renewal redevelopments valued at several billion dollars. And why we continue to successfully deliver vast, multifaceted projects in the heart of Australia’s busiest cities.
THE TEAM
National
Craig Williams
Executive Director
Craig Williams
Executive Director
With industry experience spans four decades and multiple countries, Craig Williams knowhow and experience covers many aspects of property development and operations.
Craig has been at the forefront of FEC Australia since its inception in 1994. During that time he has overseen the delivery of many integrated residential, commercial and retail developments.
Craig held roles as director of all development companies for the Lend Lease Group.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). (Melbourne University)
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Rob Cooke
General Manager
Rob Cooke
General Manager
With over four decades of industry experience, Rob Cooke has a strategic understanding of construction delivery and project requirements.
As General Manager at Far East Consortium, Rob currently oversees the design and delivery of all FEC projects Australia wide.
In addition to managing all development project teams, his role involves facilitating the design and delivery of each FEC project, taking into account heritage and public infrastructure requirements, as well as the needs of diverse stakeholders associated with integrated developments.
Rob holds a Diploma of Applied Science – Construction Management (Hons).
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Craig O’Hare
Chief Financial Officer
Craig O’Hare
Chief Financial Officer
Craig O’Hare has 20 years of experience in financial management, particularly in the project, property development and construction sectors.
As a highly motivated and details-focused finance professional, Craig is perpetually driven by a need to improve the process. His meticulous nature ensures all aspects of FEC’s finances and financial reporting are in expert hands.
Craig’s responsibilities range from overall compliance, statutory reporting, liquidity management, taxation, company secretarial duties and IT management. These involve liaising with the parent company in Hong Kong, supporting and managing all staff on financial and reporting matters, overseeing head office requirements, local banks, consulting firms and auditors.
Craig reports to the Hong Kong head office each month and expedites FEC’s quarterly bank reporting.
Previous experience includes roles as financial controller for the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian operations of Lend Lease, financial controller for the Victorian operations of Walker Corporation and overseeing the financial and commercial requirements for the construction of the Athletes Village for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants.
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Aaron Parfitt
National Commercial Manager
Aaron Parfitt
National Commercial Manager
With over 18 years of local and international experience, Aaron Parfitt has facilitated diverse projects in the residential and leisure sectors both as lead contractor and client representative.
Aaron joined FEC in 2010 and has since been heavily involved with all FEC projects, now focussing on West Side Place in Melbourne.
Integral to his role is establishing project requirements and project team responsibilities, overseeing the design and construction process to completion, and reporting final forecast costs. Aaron also controls profit improvement and risk mitigation reporting, and contract negotiation.
Aaron’s previous experience covers client and contract project management for local and international organisations including Confluence in Dubai where he worked on design development, construction management, trade letting and cost reporting for the $3 billion Formula 1 theme park.
In Australia, he helped Shapes deliver a large portfolio of landmark hotel/resort refurbishments and fit out, and took ultimate responsibility for project design and delivery. Aaron also oversaw time management and strategic reporting for Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond, particularly in relation to Federation Square and Toroonga Village developments.
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Applied Science; Construction Management from RMIT.
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Lauren Sheldon
Head of Sales and Marketing Australia
Lauren Sheldon
Head of Sales and Marketing Australia
Lauren Sheldon leverages a decade of experience in sales and marketing in her role as National Sales and Marketing Manager at Far East Consortium.
Lauren has a unique ability to relate and build relationships with all stakeholders involved to ensure the success of everything she works on. Her diverse skillset has helped generate impressive sales results for FEC that have out-performed markets around Australia.
Her strategic thinking has enabled leading marketing and sales outcomes on more than $6 billion worth of landmark projects, including Queen’s Wharf Residences, West Side Place, The Fifth, Upper West Side, 35 Spring Street, Sunday Apartments, Elm, Lilly, The Hilton in Melbourne, The Towers at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, and The Star Residences on the Gold Coast.
Lauren is one in a million. Proving herself as 2014 Australian Boxing Champion, she has the tenacity and commitment to see any challenge through.
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Jessica Campbell
Head of Strategy and Relationships Australia
Jessica Campbell
Head of Strategy and Relationships Australia
Jess Campbell has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry, including Melbourne’s youngest female auctioneer, multiple sale and marketing awards, and writing and delivering sales training programs.
Working in project marketing for the last seven years, Jess oversees the strategy, implementation and delivery of high profile developments across Australia. Jess knew she wanted to work in property from age 13 and has dedicated her career to achieving in the industry.
She ensures her clients receive the best possible outcome every time and cultivates effective business networks across numerous international sales channels. Jess thrives on helping everyone she deals with by providing expert advice and practical tools to help them reach their goals.
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Nicholas Kaye
National Head of Innovations and Technologies
Nicholas Kaye
National Head of Innovations and Technologies
With nearly two decades of experience, Nicholas Kaye has an impressive knowledge of the ever-changing technology industry.
He is an expert in all things audio visual including room control, automation and control systems, fibre and wireless networks, and LED lighting and signage to name a few. Nicholas also delivers a valuable understanding in the technicalities and challenges involved when bringing these products together seamlessly.
Acting across all FEC assets and interests, Nicholas has his finger on the pulse for upcoming technologies and market disruptions. His role involves several cross–functional activities, across multiple elements of all FEC projects.
He is currently working with state representatives and key Australian companies on the implementation and understanding of Smart Cities, and how this can be used to boost hospitality and tourism markets – markets that effect many FEC developments and joint ventures.
No stranger to the complexities of launching new products, Nicholas has previously delivered a world-first product to market for residential towers.
Other accomplishments include managing deliverable elements for companies like Hoyts, Walt Disney, Fox Private Group and Crown Towers.
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Victoria
Livio Pozzebon
Project Director
Livio Pozzebon
Project Director
Almost 40 years of industry experience ensures Livio Pozzebon is essential to the FEC senior project management team.
Livio’s diverse experience extends across project management, property development and construction.
After joining Far East Consortium in 2015, Livio undertook a key role on West Side Place – one of the largest developments in Melbourne. This project enabled him to focus his comprehensive skillset, which includes managing consultants, cost planning and compliance reviews, sales and marketing liaison and close communication with key stakeholders.
His previous experience involved various roles on numerous commercial and residential developments in Melbourne including 501 Swanston St for PDG Corporation, apartments worth over $183 million for Hampton, the Crown Casino’s Mahogany Room worth over $70 million for Jinton and managing residential developments for the Benson Property Group.
Livio holds a Diploma of Building and a Graduate Certificate in Property from RMIT, and a Graduate Diploma of Building Project Management from Footscray Institute of Technology.
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Richard Unsworth
Construction Manager
Richard Unsworth
Construction Manager
Richard Unsworth brings over 20 years of experience in Design and Project Management in the Melbourne building industry, offering extensive knowledge across residential and commercial developments.
As Construction Manager, Richard is focused on the West Side Place projects in Melbourne, leading both Stage 1 and Stage 2 teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects that are not only timely and cost effective, but also meet FEC’s high standards of quality.
He is responsible for team resourcing and structure, reporting processes, programme, commercial and financial management.
Richard has worked for Tier 1 builder Multiplex, international developer ING Real Estate, PM Consultants DCWC, State Government and Lendlease.
Richard’s previous experience includes Senior Project Management Roles on commercial projects, such as Melbourne Quarter Tower, VicPolice Tower and Tennis HQ, as well as Project Manager roles on residential projects, such as City Point, Victoria Tower and Melbourne and City Tower, as well as developments in Waterfront City and Docklands.
Richard holds Bachelor Degrees in both Building and Architecture from Deakin University.
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Gino Giacobbe
Retail and Leasing Manager
Gino Giacobbe
Retail and Leasing Manager
Gino Giacobbe brings a strong knowledge of retail property, sales and leasing to his responsibilities with FEC.
Gino’s capacity in retail property leasing is well demonstrated by his role leasing existing 38 retail shops at Upper West Side in the Melbourne CBD. To date he has boosted occupancy from just over 36 per cent to more than 84 per cent and increased rental income by over 94 per cent.
As well as preleasing future FEC developments including West Side Place (Melbourne), Queens Wharf (Brisbane) and Perth City Link (Perth), Gino manages all other aspects association with leasing, such as preparing and executing lease documents, bank guarantees, insurances, renewal documentation and lease variations.
Before joining FEC, Gino worked in facilities management for Westfield, retail centre management for Colonial First State and property management for Stockdale & Leggo.
He has a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (with a major in sustainability) from Deakin University and a Certificate IV in Property from RMIT. Gino is an affiliate member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria and holds a Victorian Estate Agents Licence.
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Queensland
Simon Crooks
Project Director, Destination Brisbane Consortium
Simon Crooks
Project Director, Destination Brisbane Consortium
As a Project Director at FEC, Simon Crooks brings over 30 years’ experience across engineering, project management, and consulting leadership, including directorship of the Queen’s Wharf Project Brisbane for Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC).
As DBC Project Director, Simon established and manages the project team delivering the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development in accordance with the State Government Project Development Agreement.
His earlier experience extends across national and international firms including Aquenta Consulting, Baulderstone (now part of Jacobs), Walter Construction Group, and John Laing Construction.
Simon also has extensive experience in highly regulated industry sectors, and a strong track record in managing multiple stakeholders and delivering complex projects. A career highlight includes installing new processes and governance structures, and negotiating new commercial agreements to achieve above benchmark profit for Aquenta Consulting’s Queensland property team.
Another significant value-add was strategically manoeuvring Baulderstone’s business to include healthcare (which helped win the company’s first hospital project – the Prince Charles Hospital redevelopment project) and creating a pipeline of nine other hospital projects, including the $310 million Mackay Hospital Redevelopment and the $208 million Robina Hospital Expansion projects.
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Mick Tully
Director – Delivery, Destination Brisbane Consortium
Mick Tully
Director – Delivery, Destination Brisbane Consortium
As Director – Delivery, Mick Tully utilises 30 years of experience in construction to manage all delivery risks on Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development for Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC).
His role for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is managing the delivery of the works from procurement through to opening, but particularly focussing on the contractors engaged. With experience both in Australia and Asia on a wide range of sectors and project size, Mick works closely with the DBC Project Managers to identify, report and manage risks in order to provide certainty.
Prior to working with DBC, Mick held Queensland Senior Management positions in Probuild and Lend Lease delivering large complex projects in excess of $1 billion.
Mick holds a Bachelor of Applied Science; Construction Management from QUT.
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Jaime Cali
Project Director, Destination Gold Coast Consortium
Jaime Cali
Project Director, Destination Gold Coast Consortium
With more than 18 years in the development, construction and related industries, Jaime now focuses her considerable experience as a Project Director for FEC Australia at Destination Gold Coast.
Within the role she is responsible for delivering the Masterplan redevelopment of The Star Gold Coast – a spectacular integrated resort of hotels, retail, casino and residential that represents the future of such stellar urban developments.
After completing a Bachelor of Architecture degree in Brisbane and London, Jaime began her career with a Brisbane-based architectural firm. Then, for 11 years, she worked for ASX listed FKP Properties (now known as Aveo) – a development company involved in the retail, commercial, residential, industrial, retirement and construction sectors. At FKP, Jame specialised in residential, mixed-use developments and was part of delivering over 10 medium to high-density projects including Gasworks Newstead, one of Brisbane’s most iconic and successful urban renewal developments.
After leaving FKP, Jaime spent a number of years at Anthony John Group (AJG) a privately owned developer renowned for their boutique and high end award winning mixed use residential and hotel developments. During her time at AJG she facilitated the delivery of two residential towers comprising of over 400 apartments as part of an iconic mixed-use commercial, hotel, retail and residential development known as Southpoint in Southbank.
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WA
Dan Miller
Construction Manager
Dan Miller
Construction Manager
With 20 years of Australian and international experience in the construction and engineering field, Dan Miller brings a wealth of design and construction knowledge to FEC.
As a highly motivated, hands-on Construction Manager for Western Australia, Dan oversees the project delivery teams on Perth Hub, including residential apartments and The Dorsett Hotel.
He is responsible for all aspects of project delivery in the region including operations, design, construction, commercial and contract management disciplines from concept to completion, as well as supporting new business.
Dan has extensive experience in major projects including high rise residential, hotels, mixed use commercial, retail and major civil infrastructure schemes.
He has held senior positions for tier 1 contractors in the field of Construction Management nationally and internationally. Previously, Dan was also a member of the WA board for a tier 1 builder responsible for the procurement, team creation, design and construction of over $1 billion of projects in the West Australian market in a five-year period.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Construction Management & Engineering from Leeds Universities in the UK and an Advanced Diploma of Construction and Economics. He is also a Member of the Chartered institute of Building (MCIOB) (UK) and the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), as well as a Registered builder in Western Australia.
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Laura Ainsworth
Hotel Project Manager
Laura Ainsworth
Hotel Project Manager
Laura Ainsworth has enjoyed a 12-year career spanning major development, project management, urban renewal and infrastructure projects.
As Hotel Project Manager for FEC, Laura recently delivered The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, a 5-star 205 room luxurious hotel and retail experience. She is currently overseeing the delivery of Perth Hub and Dorsett Hotel, adding value through authority approvals, design development, feasibility and procurement.
Laura boasts extensive experience in the Government sector, including Director of Project Delivery at the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority. Here, she provided leadership and strategic direction of a redevelopment program consisting of 19 major urban renewal projects, including the Perth City Link Project representing $1.3 billion Government investment. She led teams on feasibility, compliance, policies, practices to optimise delivery, critical analysis, reporting, strategy and risk mitigation.
In a previous role as Project Manager for Tourism Western Australia, Laura was responsible for providing oversight and management of tourism infrastructure projects, and developing feasibilities for tourism development opportunities including hotels, eco-tourism and mixed use. She has also been a Senior Hospitality Consultant, specialising in Western Australian Liquor Licensing applications and approvals, along with developing hospitality and tourism focused feasibility studies and assessments.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Edith Cowan University in Perth.
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