Executive and Project Team

An accomplished executive manager and property expert, Carl joined Urbex in 2021, bringing over 35 years of experience in the construction and property industries. He excels in land development, mixed-use precincts, project management, design, and feasibility studies. A civil engineer by trade and a Fellow of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (FDIA), Carl offers extensive technical and development expertise. Appointed General Manager in 2024, Carl previously oversaw the Urbex Living portfolio and established Urbex’s presence in Southern Thornlands. His leadership has been pivotal in steering Urbex’s strategic direction and growth. His career includes key roles at Queensland Airports, Villaworld, Lend Lease Communities, and Delfin Property Group.

Craig joined Urbex in 2005, where he manages the company’s strategic marketing and sales objectives nationally, demonstrating strong leadership in guiding cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. With over 35 years of experience, Craig has worked on mid-to-large scale residential developments across Australia, Malaysia, and Asia. Prior to this role, he was the Queensland Sales and Marketing Manager for Urban Pacific (Macquarie Bank) and ran his own consultancy business in project marketing and sales from 1995 to 2000. In 2024, Craig was awarded an REIQ Fellowship, recognising his dedication to professional excellence and contributions to the real estate industry.

David joined Urbex in 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, specialising in lending, credit, relationship management, and property finance. A qualified CPA, David has held senior roles in commercial, corporate, agribusiness banking, and property finance, consistently delivering results in complex, regulated environments. A proven leader, he excels in coaching and developing teams, focusing on exceptional customer experiences and optimising outcomes for all stakeholders. With strong expertise in operational risk, regulatory compliance, and business strategy, David is passionate about the property sector, helping businesses navigate challenges and drive growth for long-term success.

Geoff joined Urbex in 2015, bringing over 27 years of experience in the planning and development sectors. His extensive portfolio spans local government, listed and unlisted Australian property trusts, and leading development firms. Throughout his tenure at Urbex, Geoff has successfully managed and delivered numerous projects, demonstrating expertise in project development, environmentally sensitive design, and community integration. His strategic approach and commitment to best practices continue to drive sustainable and impactful developments across Australia.

Nic joined Urbex in 2024, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in the property industry, feasibility studies, development assessments, and due diligence. He has a strong research background, developed through consultancy roles and over a decade at an international institutional development firm. His expertise spans multiple asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, apartments, build-to-rent residential, warehousing, and residential land. Specialising in end-to-end acquisition and disposal processes, Nic’s recent focus has centred on master-planned community land development acquisitions.

Appointed as Acquisition Manager at Urbex in 2024, Nielen brings extensive experience from his roles at BMD Group, Lendlease, and other respected construction companies. A qualified Civil Engineer, Nielen has worked on major infrastructure projects including motorways, bridges, wastewater treatment plants, and a secant piled tunnel. He has also contributed to humanitarian projects in Nepal and Borneo with Engineers Without Borders. Nielen’s broad experience, technical skillset, and commitment to community service aligns with Urbex’s values of innovation, integrity, and community engagement, making him a valuable asset to the team.

Joining Urbex in 2008, Lori brings over 35 years of marketing management experience across national brands in creative agencies, property development, and retail sectors. She has spent 20 years in creative ad agencies and freelancing, managing high-pressure projects with precision. Lori has led award-winning multi-channel campaigns and is highly skilled in brand creation, consumer experience, sales and marketing strategies, and project marketing management. Additionally, she holds a certification in behavioural change in business, which enhances her strategic marketing expertise and deepens her understanding of consumer behaviour.

David has 24 years industry experience in local government, private town planning consultancy, and property development. He applies his broad knowledge and experience to the many aspects of the development stages including project design, statutory approval requirements, project construction delivery and design control across residential, commercial and industrial projects. As Project Director, David has been responsible for the design and delivery of Urbex’s master planned communities in North Queensland since 2006.

Joining Urbex in 2021, Kassi is an executive leader with over 15 years experience working in property and project focused roles. Her expertise lies in stakeholder engagement and commercial negotiation, project management, facilitation and coordination, budget forecasting, business case feasibility, strategic planning, contract management, team building and mentorship.

With natural initiative and leadership skills that promote continuous improvement Kassi has successfully led teams to facilitate, implement and manage various major projects in the residential, industrial, defence, agriculture and tourism sectors from project inception through to project completion.

Brendan joined Urbex in 2025 as Project Director, bringing over 20 years of experience in large-scale residential and mixed-use development. He has held senior development roles at AVID Property Group and Lendlease Communities, managing key projects like Springfield Rise and the Yarrabilba Master Planned Community. Brendan also spent five years in London working on student accommodation and urban regeneration projects. Formerly a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ), he specialises in finance, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Brendan has served on the Property Council of Australia’s QLD committees and is recognised for his leadership in sustainability and master-planned communities.

Darcy joined Urbex in 2022, bringing expertise in construction, civil engineering, and project management. Before Urbex, she worked as a Project Engineer at BMD, starting as an Undergraduate Engineer in 2015. Darcy is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and Chartered Engineer (CPEng), with accreditation across multiple national registers. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) and a Graduate Certificate in Business.

With over a decade of experience, Darcy has delivered residential subdivisions, major infrastructure, and urban development projects across Southeast Queensland. Known for her proactive approach, she excels in team leadership, problem-solving, and risk management to ensure smooth project delivery.