Mike Zorbas (above) has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia.
Mike, who has been promoted to the role from his position as the Property Council’s Group Executive Policy & Advocacy, has worked at major developers such as Lendlease, Stockland and Grocon, as well as serving as the Property Council’s Chief Advocate to the Australian Parliament.
David Harrison, National President of the Property Council (pictured), described Mike as a “strong and respected voice” for the industry.
“He is knowledgeable and passionate about the role property plays in shaping our cities for the better and he understands and champions members’ interests across the country.
“Mike has the vision to lead our industry forward in challenging times and his ability to engage with governments at all levels is a significant asset as the regulatory environment becomes increasingly complex,” he said.
In a statement, Mike said Australia needs to “harness the insight and thought leadership of the property industry” over the next decade.
“We must continue our globally recognised leadership on sustainability and we must help governments get smarter about creating more new and more efficient homes across the housing spectrum and across the country,” he said.
Mike replaces Ken Morrison, who resigned last year after eight years as CEO and 25 years at the Property Council.
