SENIOR property executive Anne Jolic has been appointed as the new CEO of Development Victoria, the state development agency.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Jolic has held senior roles at Lendlease and Mirvac, as well as leadership positions with the Property Council of Australia, including as Victorian President.
In her most recent role as Head of Operations at Lendlease, she oversaw a $4.1 billion portfolio of complex projects spanning mixed-use developments, residential, commercial, retail, and build-to-rent projects.
Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts Harriet Shing said she is well placed to lead Development Victoria and closely with the government to unlock and rezone surplus government land, enabling the delivery of approximately 9,000 homes across 45 sites in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
“Anne Jolic brings decades of experience in delivering major projects to her new role as CEO of Development Victoria and I look forward to working with Anne as we get on with delivering more opportunities for Victorians right across the state,” Minister Shing said.
“The board is looking forward to working with Anne and the executive as we work together to create impact for our state and our people,” Chair of Development Victoria Angela Skandarajah said.
Jolic said Development Victoria’s project list in both delivery and pipeline over the next five years is immense.
“I am excited to lead the organisation in this next phase, working with our partners to deliver critical housing supply and continuing to deliver great places that all Victorians can be proud of,” she concluded.
