Connie Kirk

Background

About Connie Kirk

As an Executive Director, focussing on sustainable city & regions shaping, I am making a positive impact supporting leaders (corporates, governments + individuals) to change the dial on connecting environmental preservation with effective land use & urban planning, to improve housing affordability, sustainable property design, infrastructure development, global capital investment returns, supply, circular economy, ESG, B2Rent, net zero & corporate law intersections. Leading in ED, Director/Advisor and policy roles for global listed Co, industry Assoc & Govt has provided a unique blend of skills and insights. Applying my contemporary leadership & trusted strategic transformation+ change advisory to support boards & leadership teams, has resulted in elevations in industry associations/organisations, positive advocacy/policy outcomes, growth, improved performances/partnerships, reputations/profiles, political/government/stakeholder engagement, increased ESG/ROIS across finance, trade, infrastructure, property & professional services. Highly regarded for my leadership by an extensive network of C-level leaders across 16 sectors. Recognised as Young Global Leader by the UK/Aust PMs Global Leaders Initiative for my contributions to industry. Highlights: • 20+ yrs leadership with global top tiers/listed/peak industry bodies/government agencies • Changing the dial on environment, planning, liveability, housing attainability, city & region shaping • Leading the strategic transformation, strengthening policy & member growth of peak industry Assoc's: Urban Planning (UDIA, ULI), Multi-lateral trade/Investment (ABCC, EABC, BIAP, SBNA)+ Policy & Comms for Gas (AGA), Health (AHHA). • Leading strategic growth, client engagement, corporate services transformations/policy change/asset, investment across 4 top tier global mergers (JLW/JLL) BDW/Ashurst)(IIR/Informa/Informa/IQPC) & 6 agencies in multiple states (Finance, NSW & WA Planning, Heritage, Lands, NSW Communities, NSW Industry, Environment, Infrastructure, Places & , Parks)$300Bn in assets + supporting asset advisory & reviews (4 states, 15 agencies) • Strengthened governance for 5 Association Boards • Industry Judge & active supporter of inclusivity & ESG: reformed UDIA's national awards for leadership in women, the young & sustainable designs+ Co-founded the Sustainability Network & provided ESG & Leadership Advisory to KPMG. I regularly contribute to boards, policy/industry/government roundtables: NHFIC, AHURI, HAA, IA, Treasury, PCA, City Deals, Build2Rent, Construction Leaders Group & Forums.