CHIEF of staff to former NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes, Katie Stevenson has been appointed the Property Council of Australia’s NSW executive director.
Stevenson served five years in the chief of staff role to Stokes, working across the portfolios of education, planning and public spaces, transport and roads, infrastructure, cities and active transport, up until last month’s state election.
Prior to the role, she worked as a policy team leader and specialist urban designer at the Department of Planning. She has also previously worked as an urban designer at Cititek in Copenhagen, and in planning at Leichhardt, Burwood and Sutherland Shire Councils.
“Katie’s strategic experience across all levels of government, together with her deep knowledge of planning means she will be an advocate of integrity and credibility,“ Property Council CEO Mike Zorbas said.
“Katie knows the policy detail and has dedicated her accomplished career to the creation of great places and great communities.
“I know our NSW members will be looking forward to having Katie as a champion of good policy and a source of wise counsel,” he said.
The Property Council’s NSW Division president and managing director of PERIFA Fabrizio Perilli said the next four years presented a unique opportunity.
“NSW needs to adapt to meet the most urgent housing supply challenges in the nation and this is the time for someone of Katie’s deep experience to champion the important reforms our communities and our industry need,” Mr Perilli said.
“The new government has signalled it is determined to reclaim the initiative on planning for a growing population and Katie will be a strong voice representing our needs,” he said.
Stevenson said, “I am delighted to lead the NSW Division of the Property Council and to continue its long history of delivering thoughtful policy, considered advocacy, and strong representation for its members,” she said.
“The NSW property sector employs more people than any other and touches the lives of every person in the state, every day, which is both a privilege and a responsibility that our sector takes seriously.
Stevenson will commence in the role on 26th June.
