Avenor acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to Country and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
About Us
Avenor Group is a diversified property investment and development business with expertise in the initiation and delivery of residential, industrial, health, commercial, and major mixed-use precincts. We invest in, develop and manage real estate assets and projects with, or on behalf of, investors, landowners, tenants and government.
Since the company’s inception in 2015, Avenor has been the industry force behind many landmark commercial, residential and mixed-use developments in Sydney and along Australia’s eastern seaboard.
Having built an impressive workbook in less than a decade, we see unique opportunities in Australia’s real estate market today. And we have the capacity and expertise to secure high-performing real estate investments for our longstanding clients and partners – with attractive returns for our investors.
Leadership Team
As a small but astute team, we can act quickly to stay ahead of the curve and lead the industry. And we draw on our collective strengths: the diversity of our backgrounds and experiences, deep business acumen and enduring relationships.
Chair of Advisory Board & Investment Committee Member
Peter brings over 35 years’ experience leading, managing and governing property investment and commercial real estate development for some of Australia’s largest institutions including Lendlease, CRI Australia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Ernst & Young.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“My role is to provide the experience and know-how to help guide Avenor to success while leading the team into good corporate citizenship and governance.”
Advisory Board Member
After almost four decades’ experience in building construction and development, including 22 years running a successful project management company, and later a role with CBRE – Ian is now providing counsel through this experience as a member of Avenor’s Advisory Board.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“My role is to advise and help mentor the Avenor Board in its corporate pursuits and exciting growth plans into the future.”
Co-founder & Executive Director
James led the early strategic growth of Avenor as Managing Director after co-founding the business in 2015. He draws on an extensive career in institutional-grade development and structured real estate finance with Leighton Properties and Investec to lead major projects from inception to completion for Avenor, having already overseen more than $12bn of development & investment deals while leading the firm.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“Our sweet spot is creatively designing an acquisition structure that brings simplicity and life to a complex puzzle – unlocking exceptional public benefits and value.”
Co-founder & Executive Director
An Avenor co-founder, Peter brings extensive expertise and creative vision to real estate development. He draws on over 35 years’ experience developing significant CBD and suburban commercial office towers and residential mixed-use precincts, having played a leadership role in major firms including Leighton Properties, Kumagai and Abacus Property Group.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“When we’re working on the concept of new precincts, we look at locations where there is potential to grow and create people friendly urban environments.”
Head of Corporate Operations
Zoe brings more than a decade of office management and operational experience to Avenor, gained locally and abroad in both listed and private, multinational and small-medium enterprises. Working with a business partner mindset, Zoe is adept at internal and external stakeholder management, forward planning and is responsive to an evolving business landscape.
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
"I work in symphony with the team to create a harmonious and efficient operational environment that drives organisational success"
Head of Capital & Transactions
Ben has over 20 years of property investment, capital raising, and leadership experience gained across Australian and International real estate firms. Since beginning his career in institutional venture capital and private equity funds, Ben has held roles in Funds Management, Office and Industrial Asset Management, and Capital Transactions. Ben has invested and raised close to $1 billion in new capital for wholesale real estate funds covering, core, core plus and development assets.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“My goal is to work alongside our valued investment partners to originate and execute real estate transactions that generate attractive returns.”
Senior Project Manager
Roy Tan brings 23 years of experience in the real estate industry, working with Lendlease, CBRE Project Management, Savills Project Management, Acuity Project Management, Nettletontribe and GroupGSA.
Roy has a diverse project portfolio spanning across residential, commercial, hotels, retail banking, public and private hospitals, primary schools, and universities. Key projects include 388 George St Sydney, North Shore Health Hub, Nepean Public Hospital, New Shellharbour Hospital, 140 George St Parramatta, 10 Macquarie St Parramatta, 22 O’Riordan St Alexandria, Navitas English Learning Centre Sydney, Central Coast Quarter Apartments Gosford, Tara Apartments Port Macquarie, Atura Adelaide Airport Hotel, University of Sydney Capital Works, Russell Lea Public School.
QUALIFICATIONS & INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
“I lead and manage cohesive teams, steering projects from concept feasibility to completion. It’s so fulfilling when we optimise a project and unlock the best of all project stakeholders - investors, owners, tenants, planning authorities, design consultants, legal and finance teams, builders and sales agents - to ensure the successful execution of projects.”
Our purpose is to make a positive and sustainable contribution to the world we operate in.
Our Client’s projects interlace with a global effort to make our world more liveable.
Caring for our local built environment, natural environment, the community, project teams
and suppliers, stakeholders, end users and importantly, our Client’s, is always front of mind.
We have embedded a robust framework of processes and practices that guide
our operations and decision-making, and ensure we monitor and measure the impact
we have on our communities.
Dementia is one of our biggest global health challenges, affecting 55 million people. That number is projected to increase to 150 million by 2050. We are committed to helping fight this terrible disease, so we sponsor the UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing’s (CHeBA) yearly Wipeout Dementia event.
There is currently no cure for dementia. But the answer lies in research. Wipeout Dementia supports The Dementia Momentum, which brings researchers and the community together to change the future of dementia incidence. Teams of all ages and surfing ability undergo rigorous surf training, culminating in a Surf Off to promote the relationship between physical activity and brain health.
Avenor’s team captain, Executive Director Peter Clemesha, believes the fundraiser is a great testament to the group’s passion for supporting this worthwhile cause.
“I’m immensely proud of not just our team, but all participants who come together on competition day,” he says.
20.08.22
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