Michael is the National Director of Property Sales & Leasing at Colliers and is also is the Director in Charge for the Sydney South office. Based in Mascot, Michael's team of  nine agents are one of the highest performing teams in Australia.

Since joining Colliers' in 2001, Michael's specialisation is core South Sydney, with a heavy focus on large transactions of land, investments, and residential sites as well as large leasing mandates. Michael has worked on some of the largest deals in industrial history, including a recent transaction at Carter Street Homebush for over $660 million, and most recently the Qantas Investment & Land Portfolio for $802 million. 

Working in a changing and often challenging market, Michael prides himself on providing creative agency solutions to his clients., keeping ahead of the trends, and leveraging off Colliers' industry leading platforms, to ensure his clients achieve better and faster results.

Sean Thomson works for Colliers as Director of Industrial Capital Markets, Australia and Head of Industrial Capital Markets | NSW, where he specialises in the sale of industrial & logistics assets nationally.

Sean works alongside Gavin Bishop (Managing Director of Industrial, Australia) on a day-to-day basis and holds excellent relationships across a broad spectrum of corporate, private, institutional and international investors.

Having been involved in excess of $14.0 billion of strategic valuation advice, his experience and understanding of the levers which can best maximise value together with the capital markets team’s track record, is integral in achieving the strongest possible result for his clients.

Sean has been involved in many large-scale portfolio divestments including:

• Qantas Portfolio ($802 million)

• The Kirby  Portfolio ($220 million)

• The Super Core Logistics Portfolio ($186 million)

• The Greenlit Brands Portfolio ($171 million)

• Calibre, Eastern Creek ($130 million)

• The Kaufland Portfolio ($129 million)

• The AMP Portfolio ($105 million)

Sean holds an unmatched track record in divesting major distribution centres including:

• The Fairfield Distribtuion Centre ($200 million)

• Toyota South Sydney ($171 million)

• 884 Mamre Road, Kemps CReek ($125 million)

• 59 Lockwood Road, Eastern Creek ($107 million)

• 37-39 Wentworth Street, Greenacre ($100 million)

• 1 Eucalyptus Place, Eastern Creek ($91 million)

• 342 Hammond Road, Dandenong South ($87 million)

Sean holdings a significant track record in divesting many greenfield and brownfield sites within Sydney including:

• 1 Augusta Street, Huntingwood ($201 million)
• 706 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek ($195 million)
• 286 Horsley Road, Milperra ($152 million)
• 1 Princes Highway, Dandenong South ($96 million)
• 149 Airds Road, Minto ($75 million)

Sean has focused on building deep relationships with key global institutional clients, providing the latest in-depth information about the logistics market across Australia, which in-line with his extensive track record, has seen him achieve record-breaking results for his clients.

John Carney has worked in the North Shore industrial/business park market for twelve years. During this period, he has developed sound relationships with many of the owners, occupiers and developers in this market. John has a reputation for being hardworking, honest and reliable in the North Shore market.

Malcom Tyson is the Chief Executive Officer of Colliers in Australia, who leads the company with a strong set of values that continues to unlock the potential of property and drive success for clients and employees. With 29 years of experience with Colliers, he has overseen the growth of several successful teams, including leading the NSW business and the national Industrial business for 15 years. As a long-standing member of the National Executive, Malcom has driven impressive growth while maintaining the company's market-leading culture, attracting industry leaders who think differently to produce exceptional results.

At Colliers, customer service and support for clients are of utmost importance, and Malcom believes that collaborative partnerships between clients and employees generate innovative solutions that exceed expectations, solidifying Colliers' position as a leading player in the industry.

With extensive expertise and a broad network of relationships with investors and occupiers, Malcom is a respected leader in the field.

Under Malcom's leadership, Colliers' leadership team is well-equipped to steer the company's strategic vision into the future. Colliers remains committed to maximizing the potential of property and leading the industry throughout the Asia Pacific region by delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

As the State Chief Executive of Queensland, Simon's responsibilities include overall supervision of the Queensland business comprising of 6 offices and over 300 staff.  Simon also sits on the Australian National Executive Board.  

Simon has been with Colliers for 25 years and is proud of the  great culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing that delivers exceptional outcomes for our clients.  Simon is heavily involved and has an excellent reputation in the Capital Markets area and has formed strong relationships with major investors and institutions both domestically and internationally.  

During Simon's time with Colliers, he has completed mutliple transactions in the Industrial/Logistics asset class, settling over $10.1 billion in his career to date, and leasing over 650,000m².  He has been responsible for some of the largest transactions in Queensland over the past 25 years.

Simon has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry and the agency having previously worked for Primac Elders as an auctioneer prior to joining Colliers International in 1998.
 

Paul has been in the real estate industry virtually his entire working life, from his initial role in a small firm in Somerset, England to completing his degree in London and working for 7 years before emigrating to Australia in 2000. Paul has made Adelaide his home since emigrating and has dedicated his career to the industrial sector focusing on agency, advisory and development projects of all sizes. Paul has been involved in several memorable projects including large land divisions, estate development, investment and capital market sales and tenant and purchaser advisory roles. He has represented a wide range of clients from private landlords and investors to corporate and institutional clients and offers a broad spectrum of advice and service. Paul prides himself on service excellence and a "can do attitude".

• 2020 - Present - National Director, Industrial at Colliers
• 2009 - 2020 - Director, Industrial at Colliers
• 2006 - 2009 - Associate Director, Industrial at Colliers
• 2003 - 2006 - Manager, Industrial at CBRE
• 2000 - 2003 - Senior Negotiator, Industrial at CBRE
• 1995 - 2000 - Surveyor at Kenningtons (UK)
• 1993 - 1995 - Property Manager at Robert Irving & Burns (UK)
• 1988 - 1991 - Junior Surveyor at Humberts (UK)

Trent  has enjoyed a career so far spanning over 25 years that commenced in 1993 undertaking industrial and commercial agency work in Newcastle. Trent commenced with Colliers International in 1999 and soon after began specialising in Industrial Sales and subdivision projects .Trent is now the National Director of Industrial  and has acted for a large number of notable clients, corporations and government agencies on Industrial projects throughout the Hunter Region and NSW. 

Track Record

Trent has sold over $960,000,000 of industrial property and negotiated leases worth in excess of $40,000,000 per annum for his clients. Below are some notable transactions;

• $158,600,000 – Westrac, Tomago Road, Tomago
• $31,000,000 – Port of Newcastle, Lot 225 Industrial Drive, Mayfield
• $25,000,000 - 43-45 Greenleaf Road, Kooragang
• $23,300,000 – Bunnings Complex, 8 Griffin Street, Heatherbrae
• $18,000,000 – 20 McIntosh Drive, Steel River Estate, Mayfield West
• $15,500,000 – Bluetongues Brewery, 18 Burnett Road, Warnervale
• $15,000,000 – 248-254 Hannell Street, Wickham
• $12,000,000 – Black Hill Estate, 198 Leneghans Drive, Black Hill
• $12,000,000 – 27 Canavan Drive, Beresfield
• $7,250,000 – 82A Chinchen Street, Islington
• $7,000,000 – 11-15 Broadmeadow Road, Broadmeadow

Daniel is joint head of the Victorian Industrial Capital Markets Team where he specialises in the sale of industrial and logistics investment assets, working closely with his  national team of market leaders to deliver exceptional results to his clients.  Daniel's  approach is consistent, data-driven and ensures an ability  to forsee emerging trends in the market  resulting in robust advice and  consistently delivering enduring value to his  clients.  

Daniel has worked extensively in the sale of large scale industrial and logistics investments having transacted over $500 mllion  worth of industrial investments in the past 5 years. Notable projects include 1-27 Princes Highway, Dandenong South ($96.1 million)  342 Hammond Road, Dandenong South ($87.1 million), 60 Jamieson Way, Dandenong South ($27.9 million), 96-126 Ordish Road, Dandenong South ($19.75 million), 32-44 Rodeo Drive, Dandenong South ($18.5 million) 5 & 7 Quality Drive, Dandenong South ($18 million).

Daniel's  passion for property and the global financial markets ensures he has  an expansive awareness of market cycles and a willingness to assist clients at any respective stage to maximize the potential of their property.

Gordon is the leader of Colliers South Eastern Industrial business and a senior member of the Victorian Industrial team. The eastern industrial business comprises of 10 agents, 2 team assistants and an analyst and covers sales and leasing of industrial property from the City of Monash, through to the City of Greater Dandenong and out to the Shire of Cardinia. The team is the largest industrial brokerage in the south east with annual revenues over $7m.

Gordon adopts a proactive and enthusiastic approach to his business, taking pride in seeing his private, corporate and institutional clients succeed with each transaction he concludes with them.

Industrial Real Estate Experience

• 2022-Present: National Director
• 2019-2022: Director
• 2018-2019: Associate Director
• 2016-2018: Manager
• 2014-2016: Senior Executive
• 2013-2014: Executive

Track Record

Since joining Colliers in 2013, Gordon’s personal focus is on industrial institutional-grade leasing, major site sales and investment sales.  He sits on the national occupier and national capital markets team, assisting his colleagues nationally with corporate occupier and investor mandates.

Sales:

• $42,679,000 - 5-15 Gwen Road Cranbourne West
• $30,112,500 - 92 Enterprise Road Pakenham
• $27,930,000 - 60 Jamieson Way Dandenong South
• $25,000,000 - 54-76 Southern Road Mentone
• $24,000,000 - 45-49 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West
• $19,750,000 - 96-126 Ordish Road Dandenong South
• $18,000,000 - 5 & 7 Quality Drive Dandenong South
• $15,100,000 - 105 South Gippsland Highway Dandenong South 
• $13,800,000 - 75 Frankston Gardens Drive Carrum Downs
• $11,500,000 - 420 Mount Dandenong Road Kilsyth
• $10,702,000 - 345 South Gippsland Highway Dandenong South
• $10,750,000 - 10&20 Christensen Street Cheltenham
• $8,150,000 - 5 Link Road Pakenham

Leases:

• $2,726,000 - Units 2+3, 45 McNaughton Road Clayton
• $1,606,000 - 60 Jamieson Way Dandenong South
• $1,555,000 - 57-63 Fairchild Street Heatherton
• $1,514,000 - 45 Portlink Drive Dandenong South
• $1,472,000 - 359 Frankston Dandenong Road Dandenong South
• $1,200,000 - 7 Duigan Drive Moorabbin Airport
• $1,090,000 - W2 95 South Gippsland Highway Dandenong South
• $1,050,000 - 189-195 Discovery Road Dandenong South
• $1,050,000 - WA, 150-164 Atlantic Drive Keysborough
• $973,000 - 47-57 Wedgewood Road Hallam
• $870,000 - Unit 2, 80-96 South Park Drive Dandenong South
• $796,000 - 1-23 Letcon Drive Dandenong South

Hugh Gilbert began his career in Office Services working both the Melbourne & Sydney markets before relocating to   Melbourne and switching product lines to service the Melbourne West Industrial market with his first year commencing in 2018. 
Hugh is analytically focused with a great portion of his time spent on collating and presenting data to insitutions and occupiers to assist them with strategy and decision making.

Hugh's focus is the 5,000sqm+ institutional market and in co-managing the Colliers North-West Industrial team of fourteen operators and support staff.

Recent transactions include;

-Mitre10 (51,000sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT (Circa 115M end value)

-25-27 & 39 Indwe Street, West Footscray (9.9Ha) Development Site) SALE (45M)

-ASColour (19,900 Sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT & 9M building sale (Circa 40M deal value)

-Arlec (29,000 Sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT (Circa 38M end value)

-Nippon Express (19,000 Sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT (Circa 30M end value)

-Palmers Road, Truganina (3.5Ha Development Site) SALE (18M)

-Dunlop Flooring (9,100 Sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT (Circa 12M end value)

-Victorian Freight Specialists (7,750 Sq.) PRE-COMMITMENT (Circa 23M end value inc. spec)

-119-121 William Angliss Drive (10,300 Sq.) SALE (12M)

-2 Maker Place (30,000 Sq. Non-disclosed) LEASE

Nick's passion for real estate stems from an extensive family background in property. He has a proven track record in general agency market striving to create great results for his clients through his market knowledge.

His strong communication, negotiation and management skills combined with an intimate knowledge of the Melbourne North West property market puts Nick in a unique position to maximise the value achieved in commercial property transactions.

His current role as a National Director in Industrial sees him specialising in sales and leasing of properties 5,000sqm and above. Nick predominantly works with major institutional and private clients.

Nick was recently recognised at the Dexus awards with ‘Industrial Leasing Transaction of the Year’. This is awarded to individuals who, through dedication in developing their expertise, client engagement, service excellence and collaboration are acknowledged as achieving the best leasing transaction of 2019.

Nick is considered a market expert in Industrial within the Colliers business nationally, with a strong commitment to delivering the best solution for all his clients.

Leading the Eastern Industrial team, Jonathan specialises in major site sales and institutional leasing throughout the Inner & Outer East industrial precincts. His market knowledge and proven track record has formed key relationships within this market as Jonathan maximises the potential of industrial real estate to accelerate his client’s success.

Industrial Real Estate Experience 

• 2019-Present - Director
• 2018-2019 -  Associate Director
• 2017-2018 - Manager
• 2015-2017 - Executive

Sales Track Record

• 1 Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield - $16,950,000
• 420-426 Mount Dandenong Road, Kilsyth - $11,500,000
• 120-124 Merrindale Drive, Kilsyth - $8,000,000
• 207-209 Colchester Road, Kilsyth - $11,250,000
• 4-8 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley - $15,950,000
• 40-48 Howleys Road, Notting Hill -  $13,000,000
• 1513-1533 Centre  Road, Clayton - $11,000,000
• 80-84 Peters Avenue, Mulgrave - $9,102,520
• 22 & 24 Henderson Road, Knoxfield -  $9,050,000
• 8-12 Jacks Road, Oakleigh South - $5,000,000
• 1626-1638 Centre Road, Springvale - $11,000,000
• 26-30 Parsons Avenue, Springvale - $8,750,000
• 1 Kingston Park Court, Knoxfield - $8,250,000
• 1126 Centre Road,  Oakleigh South - $19,000,000
• 110-112 Fairbank Road, Clayton South - $10,4000,000
• 142-146 Faribank Road, Clayton South - $11,380,000
• 5-9 Cleeland Road, Oakleigh South - $7,568,000
• 15 Anzed Court, Mulgrave - $2,725,000