FORMER Woolworths executive and retail and commercial property specialist Michael Hocking has joined LJ Hooker Commercial.
Hocking is currently managing director of Landon Group which covers the full spectrum of property management and asset management services for property owners.
LJ Hooker Commercial South Sydney’s managing director Daniel O’Brien has announced a joint venture Hocking.
O’Brien said Hocking brings to the partnership extensive senior leadership experience within the property divisions of Woolworths Supermarkets, Dan Murphy’s and Dick Smith.
He added that Hocking has strong relationships with most of the owners who now have these major retailers as their tenants, having personally negotiated scores of commercial leases over the years for Woolworths over a 12-year period.
Hocking said he was very excited to reconnect with O’Brien, with whom he shares a long working relationship.
“Daniel and I have known each other for many years and worked together on many deals while I was at Woolworths. Daniel has a unique insight into client needs and that’s influenced the growth of the professional asset management team he leads at LJ Hooker Commercial South Sydney.
“I’m excited to bring the landlord connections and market knowledge I’ve made over the past 12 years to the team and help build and service the portfolio of retail and commercial properties under its management,” he concluded
Australian Property Journal