Retail Real Estate Management

I have more than 30 years experience in the property industry with extensive relationships across institutional and major private owners throughout Australia. My experience includes the management of major assets and portfolios across Australia, across all asset classes and all categories of ownership, working for clients such as Challenger, Charter Hall, Grosvenor, ISPT, Macquarie University, QIC, IOOF, Mulpha, Mirvac, Dexus, Perron Group, REST, Glebe Administration Board, KAH Australia, Valad, Australian Unity, Far East Organization, Bunnings, EG Funds Management, Eureka Funds Management, Heathley Limited, Real I.S., Roxy-Pacific and Altis Property Partners.

In my current role as Managing Director, Real Estate Management, I am responsible for driving operational excellence and leading business growth for Colliers International Real Estate Management service.

Colliers International Real Estate Management team offer specialised property management services to optimise the performance of our clients' assets. We partner with our clients to develop and execute asset strategies to achieve their investment goals. We provide property management, facilities management, financial management and sustainability services across all property classes and client categories.

• Colliers International - Jan 2014 to Current 
  • Director Retail Management 
• AMP Shopping Centres - Dec 2003 to Nov 2012
  • Operations Manager
  • Centre Manager
  • Portfolio Manager 
• Broadway Hotels and Resorts - Jun 2002 to Aug 2003
  • General Manager 
• Voyages Hotels and Resorts - Oct 1999 to Jun 2002
  • Assistant General Manager 
• Marriott Hotels and Resorts - Sep 1992 tp Jul 1999
  • Head of Restaurants
  • Front Office Manager

I have worked in Property for the last 20 years, having experience in Retail Project Management and Development, then the last 10 years in Shopping Centre Management 

I am passionate leader focused on driving high quality outcomes for clients and supporting the growth and development of my team. Throughout my career, I have supported teams and organisations through change management whether it be challenging times including property divestment, acquisitions and due diligence periods or an overhaul of processes and procedures.

I believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and can add value if they have the drive and the passion.

Tony de Graaf is an experienced shopping centre manager who has worked across the globe and brings to the organisation a vast wealth of retail property knowledge

John is a commercially astute, experienced and trusted Procurement professional who always acts with the highest levels of integrity and one who always looks to establish and foster proactive relationships with the view of delivering the best possible commercial outcomes for both the client and the business.

A senior procurement professional, experienced in all areas of Procurement, having worked in Private, Public and Not for Profit sectors whilst managing both direct and indirect categories. John has worked for a number of major organisations such as Sydney Airport, Holcim Australia, Sydney Trains, Deloitte and HSBC Bank Australia. John is an accomplished negotiator and experienced leader who looks to build and develop procurement stratergies with the aim of delivering value for money and commercially sustainable results.

Specialties include Category Management & Strategic Sourcing (including the  delivery of large scale and complex tenders), Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Leading Negotiations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Performance and Sustainable Procurement.