THE Property Council has appointed Cressida Wall as its new Victorian executive director, to replace Sally Capp, who was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne in May.
Property Council Chief Executive Ken Morrison said Wall would be a strong addition to the executive team, working closely with well-regarded deputy executive director Matt Kandelaars.
He added that she has extensive experience including public policy, corporate affairs, infrastructure, private equity, property and technology start-ups. She has been a board member of the Office of Projects Victoria, from which she has resigned to take up this position, and prior to that spent five years as a key economic adviser to the Bracks and Brumby governments.
“Cressida has the public policy expertise, the breadth of experience and the passion to represent an industry that is so important for Victorians.
“Melbourne faces many challenges and Cressida is well placed to champion the policies that will be needed to ensure it continues to improve for the benefit of all Victorians. It’s fantastic to have someone of her calibre to lead the team in Victoria.” Morrison said.
Wall said she was delighted to have the opportunity to represent the members of the property industry who make such a significant contribution to our state.
“Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city and it’s never been more important to ensure the policies shaping Victoria are the right ones.
“More than 330,000 Victorians work in the property industry, more than mining and manufacturing combined – so everyone has a real stake in this industry,”
“I look forward to working with policy makers across the spectrum and fiercely advocating for outcomes that work for the whole community,” Wall said.
Australian Property Journal
