Chris's background has been soley focused on private sector development and he retains extensive experience in the commercial, residential and industrial markets within South East Queensland.
Prior to founding Zernike Precincts, Chris was employed by Ross Nielson Property as Manager - Commercial Development with a predominant focus on delivering the Northbridge Tower - a 35,000sqm commercial office tower located within Brisbane's CBD. Prior to this role Chris was employed by the Graystone Group of Companies as Development Manager for a number of industrial and commercial estates. During this period he worked closely with the QLD Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation in the roll out of knowledge based precincts based around SE QLD - particularly as Development Manager for Brisbane Technology Park and Brisbane Innovation Park. Other previous positions include Commercial Director for Citimark Properties and Development Manager for the Winston Group.
Chris retains an on going lecturing role at the Queensland University of Technology in the Post Graduate programs for Advanced Land Development and Project Development and is an active participant in the University community.
Chris holds tertiary qualifications in Law and Property Economics and is a member of the Property Council of Australia Planning and Environment committee (Queensland Branch) and a member of the National PCA Professional Development Committee.
