Scott Pritchard replaces Goodman NZ CEO John Dakin in the role.
Chief executive of Precinct Properties, Scott Pritchard, has been elected as Property Council New Zealand’s national chair, taking over from Goodman New Zealand chief executive, John Dakin, who has held the role since 2018.
Pritchard has extensive experience across property development and asset management with previous roles at NZX-listed entities such as Goodman Property Trust, Auckland International Airport and Urbus Properties. His long-standing relationship with the Property Council began in 2010 as a national councillor and a more recent three-year sting as vice-president.
“I feel very privileged to be taking the reins from John Dakin who’s done an amazing job, particularly through the past year,” he said.
Property Council chief executive, Leonie Freeman, welcomed Pritchard’s appointment and said his strategic leadership skills and industry experience would be of great value to members.
“We’re very lucky to have someone so invested in championing property as the foundation of our economy in this role. Having worked alongside Scott for the past two years, I am well acquainted with his dedication to the organisation and drive to bring all stakeholders together to shape cities where communities thrive.”
“It’s an exciting time to be stepping up as chair with several major regulatory reviews due this year, mixed with the lingering aftermath of Covid-19. The review of New Zealand’s Resource Management Act will be critical to the industry and to some degree, determine how we move forward. I think we’ll see more mixed-use development, at a larger scale as the population in New Zealand grows, and a much greater level of service, hospitality and amenities wrapped around the provision of real estate,” Pritchard said.
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