Our team

With over 40 years’ experience in executive positions in the property investment sector in Australia and globally, Stephen Conry was appointed Chairman in November 2024.

Stephen has held Non-Executive Director roles with numerous business, government and community boards, including the Property Council of Australia where he was National President from 2019 to 2021. Stephen is currently Chairman of private investment company Langdon Capital Pty Ltd, Chairman of the Charter Hall Group, a member of the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal, a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In June 2019 Stephen was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to the Australian commercial property sector and the community.

Jamie Fitzpatrick is a highly respected business leader in North Queensland, with over 30 years' experience spanning hospitality, tourism, and events. As the Managing Director of FGH Group, he oversees a portfolio of hospitality and accommodation businesses in North Queensland, reflecting his deep commitment to the region’s economic and cultural vibrancy.

Renowned for his visionary leadership, Jamie has been instrumental in shaping Townsville’s dynamic events calendar. As a Board Director of Townsville Enterprise, he has collaborated with key stakeholders to secure and deliver landmark events. His strategic guidance has cemented Townsville’s reputation as a premier events destination, driving economic growth and regional pride.

Jamie has held a number of Managing and Non-Executive Director roles, including being a current Board Director of Townsville Enterprise and he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jamie’s strong regional networks and business acumen position him as a leader who not only elevates North Queensland’s profile but also inspires innovation and collaboration across the sector. Jamie remains a strong advocate for investment in regional Queensland.

Jess Caire has forged a career driving innovation and engagement within the property sector. As Executive Director of the Queensland Division of the Property Council of Australia, Jess works with the Queensland property industry to deliver genuine benefits across Queensland, including delivering an enduring legacy from the Brisbane 2032 Games.

Versed in strategy, engagement and advocacy, Jess has played an active role in working with the property sector to identify and advocate for the infrastructure needed to support Queensland's livability and economic future.

A well-respected leader, known for her passion to deliver positive impactful outcomes through a collaborative and authentic approach, Jess previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Property Council for two and a half years, before stepping into the Executive Director role.

Previously, Jess was the Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement at Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), driving key policy reform to enable digital transformation in the property sector. As a former business owner in consulting and conveyancing, Jess also brings a hands-on understanding of industry dynamics and the needs of professionals across the property landscape.

Tony Cochrane is an experienced director and Chair, working for over 45 years within the sporting, events and entertainment industries. Setting the vision and strategy for successful global events, he is recognised as an innovator and tenacious leader, scaling a number of modest investment startups into profitable international brands.

Known as the founding father of the ‘modern era’ in motor sport in Australia, Tony ignited and guided the growth of V8 Supercars into a top international category in China, the Middle East and USA.

Tony has extensive experience in specialist event delivery for large-scale events, as well as providing consultancy and advice to various sporting organisations. As Director of Cochrane Entertainment, he has provided expert advice to governments in Australia and internationally on a range of projects, including the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) and major event strategies. Among those was the successful delivery of the AFL Grand Final to Brisbane during COVID.

Previously, Tony has held executive positions and directorships within IMG, Sports and Entertainment Ltd (SEL), V8 Supercars, International Entertainment Consulting and SX Global (formerly AUS-X). Tony was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 and has also received a Tony and ARIA awards for his work in the entertainment industry.

Laurence Lancini is the founder and Executive Chairman of Lancini Property Group. Starting as a home builder in Townville over 40 years ago, Laurence has overseen the company’s expansion into all aspects of construction and property development across Queensland, including delivery of several retail shopping centres in Townsville, Mackay, Cairns, Yeppoon and Brisbane.

Laurence oversees a diverse portfolio that also includes commercial offices, large format retail centres and industrial properties.

Laurence previously served as President of the Queensland Division of the Property Council of Australia, on the National Board of the Property Council of Australia for two years, and on the Queensland Divisional Council for 10 years.

Laurence is a lifetime member of the Cowboys Leagues Club Limited and Cowboys Rugby League Football Limited and played a significant role in shaping these organisations as Director and Chairman between 2000 – 2013and 2003 – 2020, respectively. In 2019, Laurence was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to rugby league and the North Queensland community.

Jill Davies has 28 years’ experience in securing, planning and delivering Olympic and Paralympic Games across five continents and multiple cities, including Sydney 2000, and has been involved with each subsequent edition of the Games. Jill has been an adviser to the International Olympic Committee on governance and brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the structure of the Olympic Coordination Authority in Sydney and the Olympic Delivery Authority in London. She served for eight years as a board member of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority.

During the readiness program for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Jill worked with each of the venue teams and has a current understanding of the specific requirements of Games venues and villages and the importance of the underlying master plan. She is passionate about legacy alignment and holds the relevant skills to align Games outcomes to the long-term economic, social, environmental, planning and tourism legacy objectives of host cities.

Jill has also overseen major infrastructure projects and has extensive experience in stakeholder management and connecting with all levels of government. Until recently, Jill held the position of Vice President at Athletics Australia, the national governing body for the sport of athletics in Australia.

Jill is a Chartered Accountant and, among other qualifications, holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney.

Sue Johnson is a highly accomplished executive with over 20 years’ experience developing, funding, constructing, and operating complex legacy infrastructure that is instrumental in driving sustainable economic growth. She brings deep experience in strategy and governance, including all aspects of Public Private Partnerships.

In her most recent role, Sue was the Group Executive, Queensland for the Transurban Group, a large scale ASX-listed company, where she was responsible for the operation and development of Brisbane’s toll road and tunnel network. She is known for her values driven leadership and focus on community and customer engagement and experience. Sue has held a number of positions on Boards and Advisory Boards, including Transurban Queensland and the Committee for Brisbane.

She is passionate about innovation and advancing Queensland for future generations and has a long standing commitment to community, not-for-profit initiatives and sustainability.

Sue has completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education Program, a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Science and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.