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John Kinsella AM
Founder and Managing Director
Billbergia
John Kinsella AM is the Founder and Managing Director of Billbergia, one of Australia’s leading private development groups. Since 1988, he has delivered large-scale, mixed-use communities across Sydney, including in Rhodes, Wentworth Point and Lidcombe. With over 2,500 homes delivered in the past three years and a pipeline of 10,000+, Billbergia is known for its integrated approach to infrastructure, design and delivery. In this fireside chat, John will reflect on his personal journey into property, the founding of Billbergia, and the evolution of one of Sydney’s most influential development businesses.
Richard Temlett
National Executive Director | Research
Charter Keck Cramer
Richard Temlett is the National Executive Director of Research at Charter Keck Cramer, where he leads evidence-based insights that shape Australia’s residential property development strategies. With a strong track record advising developers, investors and government, Richard is known for translating complex market data into actionable outcomes. He is the host of Precisely Property, Charter Keck Cramer’s research podcast, and a respected voice across industry events and media.
Allen Sammut
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Sammut Group
With over four decades of experience, Allen Sammut began his career as an apprentice carpenter before earning his builder’s license under the mentorship of his father at Sammut Homes. Alongside his twin brother John, he co-founded Sammut Developments, which evolved into Sammut Group in 2021—a multi-award-winning property development firm known for delivering premium lifestyle projects across New South Wales.
Under Allen’s hands-on leadership, Sammut Group has delivered landmark developments including the luxury “Coast” in Cronulla, the waterfront masterpiece “Azure”, and the boutique collection “Orama”. His oversight spans site acquisition, design, construction, and delivery, ensuring each project reflects the Group’s hallmark quality and sophistication.
Justin Brown
Executive Chairman
Abadeen
Justin Brown is one of Australia’s most respected figures in residential development and project marketing, with a career spanning more than three decades. As the Founder and CEO of Abadeen Group, Justin has overseen the delivery of over $3.5 billion in projects—drawing on his deep expertise in site acquisition, design development and end-to-end delivery. Prior to Abadeen, he co-founded CBRE Residential with David Milton, building it into the market leader for off-the-plan apartment sales across the Asia Pacific. Justin also established Colliers International’s residential division in 1993, shaping the sales strategy for many of Australia’s most iconic projects.
Aras Labutis
Head of Urban Transformations
Coronation Property
Aras brings extensive experience in urban planning and property development, having joined Coronation in 2016 after serving as a partner at Mecone. With a Master of Property Development from UTS, he has led the delivery of complex, high-density projects across Sydney. At Coronation, Aras has been instrumental in shaping Mason & Main—a transformative mixed-use precinct in Merrylands with 849 apartments, 11,000sqm of commercial space, and a vibrant Eat Street. Delivered with Woods Bagot, the project exemplifies innovative design, sustainability, and community activation, establishing a new benchmark for walkable urban living in Western Sydney.
Tim Spencer
Head of Development
Mulpha
Tim leads the Mulpha Development platform that has been delivering projects for over 30 years in Asia Pacific. From projects spanning all sectors of residential, commercial, retail, retirement and infrastructure, Mulpha has been able to evolve its core values of community building and finding local solutions to global issues. With unrivalled opportunity in master planned communities such as Norwest Business Park, Sanctuary Cove Resort and Leisure Farm Resort, Mulpha Developments has been able to deliver leadership on a precinct basis especially in biodiversity regeneration, education and a holistic approach to health and wellness. Tim’s property experience was founded in construction and development delivery but his extension into holistic visionary placemaking is his passion.
Dr Nicola Powell
Chief of Research Economics
Domain
Dr Nicola Powell is Chief of Research and Economics for Domain and one of Australia’s leading property market experts. Nicola has more than 15 years’ research experience that spans academic, government and private sector. Nicola is the leading force behind Domain’s regular data reports that keep the Australian public up to date on what’s happening in the market. She is a well-known property expert and features regularly on broadcast television, radio and in print and digital media.
A passionate advocate for innovative seniors living solutions, Frank has spoken nationally and internationally on the future of integrated, resident-focused communities. His expertise lies in balancing client needs, project context, and collaborative design to create high-quality, sustainable living environments that enhance the lives of ageing populations.
Chris Wilson
Managing Director
Willowtree Planning
Chris is a senior planning professional with more than 15 years’ experience across both public and private sectors, leading the planning operations for projects across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. With a background spanning complex roles from Special Projects Planner to Expert Witness, Chris has contributed to a wide range of state significant developments in residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use, industrial and aged care sectors. A Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP), Chris brings a deep understanding of planning frameworks and a commitment to best practice—ensuring robust, streamlined outcomes across the development lifecycle.
Tass Assarapin
Partner
Mitchell Brandtman
Tass is a Partner at Mitchell Brandtman and leads the firm’s Sydney CBD office, bringing over 16 years of experience in construction cost management and development advisory. Born and raised in Sydney, Tass offers clients deep local insight and a sharp understanding of the city’s construction market dynamics. He has delivered cost planning and advisory services across a diverse portfolio, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, accommodation and education projects. A regular speaker at industry events, Tass is known for his practical, solutions-focused approach and his ability to guide projects to successful, commercially sound outcomes.
Diana Sarcasmo
Managing Director | Residential
Colliers
Diana is a member of Colliers’ Executive Leadership Team and leads the firm’s national residential business, spanning Project Marketing, Development Site Sales, and Capital Markets Living. With 25 years of experience in the Australian property industry, Diana brings a deep understanding of the full residential development cycle. Qualified as both an architect and business leader, she blends creative vision with strategic rigour to drive innovation, project performance and operational excellence. Known for her customer-centric approach, Diana has built and led high-performing teams that consistently deliver strong sales results and standout client experiences across Australia’s residential market.
Brian Meyerson
Principal
MHNDU
Brian Meyerson is the Founding Director of MHN Design Union, a Sydney-based architecture studio known for its pared-back, modernist approach and award-winning design outcomes. Since establishing the practice in 1997, Brian has shaped a legacy of environmentally conscious and conceptually driven architecture, leaving a distinct mark on East Sydney’s built environment. His early work at the Desert Research Institute in Israel laid the foundation for MHNDU’s sustainability ethos, while recent projects—such as the reinvention of the Bondi Hotel and the Seven Ways urban renewal concept—reflect his growing interest in architecture as urban intervention. In 2020, MHNDU was awarded the AIA’s Best in Practice Prize.
David Oudshoorn
State Director | NSW
Maxcap
David is based in Sydney with a focus on spearheading the future growth of the business. He is primarily responsible for the origination and execution of structured real estate finance deals and developing relationships with borrowers, in addition to supporting capital raising activity with both private and institutional investor clients. He has more than 15 years of industry experience in investment and development finance. David joins MaxCap from Qualitas where he was a Senior Director with responsibility for driving their debt and equity business in NSW. Prior to Qualitas, he held senior roles within ANZ’s Institutional Property Group in Sydney and Melbourne along with a number of years at Royal Bank of Scotland in London.
Matthew Hyder
Chief Executive Officer
Legacy Property
Matthew Hyder is the founder and CEO of Legacy Property, a specialist residential development and investment company delivering large-scale apartment and master-planned community projects across Greater Sydney. Under his leadership, Legacy has successfully delivered or is currently managing over $4.25 billion in projects, representing more than 6,250 dwellings.
With a commitment to disciplined project delivery, risk management and stakeholder outcomes, Matthew has built a team of high-calibre professionals who share his vision of creating one of Australia’s most respected residential developers.
Shane Harding
Head of Property
Landen
Shane Harding is a dedicated and accomplished professional in the real estate and property development industry. As Head of Property at Landen, Shane plays a key role in driving the company’s strategic objectives, overseeing the full lifecycle of projects — from site acquisition through to project delivery.
With a focus on risk management and performance evaluation, Shane’s day-to-day responsibilities include assessing current projects, managing potential risks, and identifying new opportunities for growth and portfolio expansion.
Freya Watson
Head of Residential Project Sales Australia
JLL
Freya is Senior Director and Head of Residential Project Sales, Australia at JLL, leading a national team that delivers strategic sales and marketing solutions for off-the-plan residential developments. With over a decade of experience across the UK, Asia, and Australia, Freya brings deep expertise in global buyer markets and complex project sales strategy. Prior to relocating to Australia, she led JLL’s International Residential UK business, and held senior roles at Savills, where she advised on landmark London projects including Battersea Power Station and Southbank Place. Freya now partners with leading Australian developers to optimise sales velocity and maximise returns through a globally integrated approach.