The conference will bring together respected industry leaders, policymakers and local market participants to discuss the future of commercial real estate in the region
SYDNEY, July 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- CoreNet Global, the world's leading association for corporate real estate (CRE) professionals, announced today details of the speakers who will headline its upcoming Australia/New Zealand Summit to be held August 2-4, 2010 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney.
According to Ms. Effie Margiolis, CoreNet Global's Region Director for Australia and New Zealand, the conference entitled 'Impact Thru Innovation Down Under,' will take an in-depth look at how CRE executives are helping to position their companies to not only navigate economic uncertainties, but capitalize on market opportunities to regain their competitive advantage.
With general sessions providing the backbone of an informative and interactive conference schedule, the event will begin with a special panel discussion on 'Fostering Creative Culture in Organizations' led by Dateline's George Negus that will feature creative experts Nigel Collin, Director of Leading Creatives, Belinda Yabsley, Director of Quintessentially, and Anne McKevitt, International Business Entrepreneur, Speaker, Consultant and Author.
Other prominent speakers include Vito Chiodo, Director of Property for Telstra and Chris Hunt, Head of Integrated Facilities Management - Australia and New Zealand for Jones Lang LaSalle, who will discuss 'Telstra's Journey: Strategic Alignment and Innovation,' as well as improvements introduced by the telecommunications provider that culminated in the region's largest facility management transition.
Another highlight will also be a keynote address delivered by leadership speaker and pioneering socialpreneur, Peter Baines. Considered one of Australia's most experienced disaster management specialists, Mr. Baines is an expert in authentic leadership, building powerful teams and creating positive results, after two decades as a member of the New South Wales Police Force where he led forensic teams in the investigation of some of the world's most horrendous crimes and disasters.
Commenting on this year's agenda, Ms. Margiolis expresses, "We are proud of the role that CoreNet Global summits play each year to debate and determine strategy. It is clear that the CRE industry has moved into a new competitive phase. Through attending this event, delegates will be able to access knowledge and insight from industry leaders who know how to succeed in the most challenging market conditions."
In addition, Ms. Margiolis confirmed that the programme will feature a variety of thought-provoking educational tracks led by the following dynamic group of speakers who will share first-hand experiences, whilst addressing key issues affecting the industry:
-- Kate Langan, Global Head of Property, ANZ Banking Group;
-- Chris Wallbank, Head of Energy and Sustainability Services, Jones Lang
LaSalle;
-- Peter Ward, Head of People and Change, SA Water;
-- Steve Coster, Managing Director, DEGW;
-- John Harrs, Managing Director, Haworth;
-- Luc Kamperman, Director, Veldhoen + Company;
-- Peter Nicoll, Head of Property - New Zealand, Vodafone;
-- Bruce Simoneaux, Applied Research Principal, Steelcase;
-- Iggy Pintado, Co-Founder, Connected;
-- Chris Bishops, Head of Digital Strategy, Beyond Digital Media;
-- Angelo Di Marco, Groups Leaders Workplace, Woodhead;
-- Steve Gatt, Partner, National Leader, Property and Construction Audit,
KPMG;
-- David Brown, Head of Lease Administration Asia Pacific, Jones Lang
LaSalle;
-- Amanda Vining, Management Consultant, Second Road;
-- Chris Marrable, General Manager, Strategy and Planning, GVA Project
Control Group.
"As a member-driven organization, CoreNet Global's summits are designed to highlight critical issues affecting the CRE sector, whilst drive efforts to shape the future of the industry," concludes Ms. Margiolis. "They therefore provide a platform for corporate real estate professionals to learn strategies and build relationships needed to achieve and sustain operational excellence through unpredictable market fluctuations."
Editor's Notes
CoreNet Global is the world's leading association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace professionals, service providers, and economic developers.
Our 6,500 members, who include 70% of the top 100 U.S. companies and nearly half of the Global 2000, meet locally, globally and virtually to develop networks, share knowledge, learn and thrive professionally. For more information, please visit http://www.corenetglobal.org .
CONTACT:
Effie Margiolis, Corenet Global
Mobile: +61-407-120-657
emargiolis@corenetglobal.org
Janet Middlemiss, JEM Worldwide Ltd.
Phone: +852-2857-3832
Mobile: +852-9195-7829
janet@jemworldwide.com
