THE Property Council of Australia has appointed former government relations consultant Luke Achterstraat as its new NSW executive director.
Achterstraat has also led a start-up talent placement company, worked for two federal ministers and was an adviser to a mining industry body.
Property Council chief executive Ken Morrison said Achterstraat was the right person to lead the organisation in NSW.
“This is a critical time in the state’s economic recovery and I am delighted that someone with Luke’s leadership, government and corporate skills will be leading the Property Council in NSW,” he said.
“While the pandemic continues to challenge us the way ahead is opening up and there are such exciting opportunities ahead here in NSW,” Achterstraat said.
“Whether it’s economic recovery from the pandemic, housing our growing population, reinvigorating our CBDs, getting investment into the regions or partnering with governments to make our planning system better – this industry is central to the task.
Achterstraat will commence in the role on 9th August. Lauren Conceicao will continue as acting NSW executive director until then.
