She brings her extensive ACT advocacy experience to the role
The Property Council of Australia has announced Ashlee Berry (pictured) as its new ACT and Capital Region executive director.
Berry brings extensive experience in ACT advocacy, gained from her work in the property industry and as a lawyer. She previously served as member services director at Master Builders ACT, a senior associate in a private legal practice, and a solicitor in New South Wales.
Mike Zorbas, chief executive of Property Council of Australia, said he was delighted to appoint Berry to the role following an extensive recruitment process.
“Ashlee’s leadership nous, smarts and warmth will position her well as the champion of our city-creating ACT and Capital Region members,” Zorbas stated. “Her policy experience will make her a formidable advocate for investment in the place making and jobs that will power the next phase of the region’s prosperity.”
The Property Council of Australia today announced the appointment of Ashlee Berry as its ACT and Capital Region Executive Director.https://t.co/h77TKbUvAn pic.twitter.com/EXDc4rnL6Z
— Property Council of Australia (@PropertyCouncil) June 24, 2024
Phil O’Brien, ACT division president and general manager at Amalgamated Property Group, also welcomed Berry’s appointment.
“With challenging issues ahead in planning and housing, and a territory election in full view, it is a critical time for our sector and for the region more broadly to have a strong voice,” O’Brien said. “Ashlee’s many skills ensure she will make a positive leadership mark on the future of the city and beyond in this role. Division Council and I are delighted to work with Ashlee, and I know she will hit the ground running.”
Commenting on her appointment, Berry said she was excited to step into the role.
“It is a pleasure to take a leadership role in an organisation whose members are essential to the economic strength of the territory,” she added. “It will be a privilege to lead conversations that matter deeply to the lives of people in the territory and Capital region.
“I look forward to continuing the positive relationships and solutions-focused work of the Property Council in the ACT and advocating on behalf of our members on essential matters of public policy.”
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