Sentinel continues to grow its Australian team with two new appointments, providing extensive expertise in construction and development. The two hires will support the delivery of Sentinel’s anticipated $1bn Australian development pipeline in the coming years. The bolstering of Sentinel’s existing Australia-based team follows Keith Lucas’ promotion to Managing Director, with his relocation to Australia from New York in 2020.
In Perth, Owen Altham joins as Development Manager. He will play a key role in the development of Sentinel’s upcoming Build to Rent tower in Scarborough, as well as the delivery of Phases II and III of Sentinel’s flagship Australian Build to Rent project – Element 27, in Subiaco, WA. Previously, Owen was Project Manager at APP Corporation Pty Ltd, consulting for Sentinel, so he is uniquely familiar with both the company’s projects and the local Perth market.
In Melbourne, Anthony Cuzzupi joins as Project Director. He will manage the development of Sentinel’s projects in the Eastern States from inception through approval, construction and delivery. Previously, Anthony managed his own property consultancy practice. He also served as Project Director for JW Land and Senior Development Manager for Urban Regeneration at Lendlease in Melbourne.
“Anthony and Owen’s development management expertise are incredibly valuable to the strength of our Australian pipeline. Their robust experience and knowledge of their local markets are bolstering our team’s ability to deliver premium Build to Rent projects across Australia as demand for the emerging model continues to flourish.” Keith Lucas, Managing Director of Sentinel Fund Manager Australia
Also helping steer the company’s Australian expansion is Ninghao Ho, now based in Sydney. In addition to ten successful years directing Sentinel’s Singapore team, Ninghao brings the benefit of his experience in Sentinel’s New York corporate headquarters.
Sentinel’s current Australian pipeline includes three additional sites: Phase 3 at Element 27 in Subiaco, Perth, 164 Roden Street in West Melbourne, Victoria, and 194 West Coast Highway in Scarborough, Perth. The Build to Rent specialist’s flagship property, Element 27, was recently appointed the first carbon-neutral apartment building in Australia under the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Buildings.
