With more than 30 years of professional experience in the property industry, John is a highly accomplished executive whose career spans the full spectrum of asset classes, including commercial, retail, industrial, hotel, and residential sectors. His expertise lies in the strategic management of complex property portfolios, with a particular emphasis on the creation of value-adding initiatives and the development of high performing, results driven teams.
A respected and long-standing member of the senior leadership team at City Freeholds Pty Ltd for over 27 years, John has amassed a distinguished career, managing diverse property portfolios. This encompassed the strategic oversight of over 30,000m2 of Sydney CBD commercial office space, 30,000m2 of retail and 70,000m2 of industrial estates.
In his earlier career, John held key positions within reputable industry leaders including Global Funds Management Group and Jones Lang LaSalle, where he managed several high-profile retail and commercial properties for both Private and Institutional Owners. This culminated in being awarded the prestigious and highly recognised, National “David Tomkins Award” for excellence in advertising, promotion, and client service.
John is widely regarded for his ability to formulate and execute comprehensive asset management strategies that maximise net income, optimise tenancy mix, and support long-term asset value.
John possesses an overarching ability to resolve complex property issues, into actionable insights. He has successfully led end-to-end processes across leasing, capital works, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and governance standards.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal capabilities ensure John’s aptitude to establish and foster enduring relationships with tenants, investors, consultants, and agents alike. His ability to bring together diverse stakeholder groups and align them towards shared goals is a hallmark of his leadership style.
John holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy) from the University of Western Sydney and is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute. Outside of his professional life, John contributes actively to the community through volunteer roles in disaster relief, and various sporting groups.
John’s career to date is defined by a deep, practical understanding of property, a track record of creating value, and a commitment to excellence in both leadership and service. With a legacy of delivering strong commercial results, John brings a well-rounded and strategic perspective to Evolve FM.