Team
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The founder of Central Real, Tony is an entrepreneurial businessman who spent 25 years in Eastern Europe establishing his company AAA Automotive.
Over these 25 years, AAA Automotive came to be one of the largest automotive dealership networks in the world, buying and selling over 1.5 million cars and growing to over 4,000 employees across 40 sites in five countries.
Tony publicly listed the company in 2007 and 8 years later delisted and sold to private equity. Having owned a property on the Central Coast for 23 years, Tony identified the enormous potential the Central Coast had to offer and decided to move back and establish Central Real. His multiple quality finished projects are testament to his unwavering belief in the region which was further highlighted when he established the internationally renowned Gosford Classic Car Museum, one of the largest privately owned car collections in the world.
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Appointed Central Real’s Chief Executive Officer in 2015, Richard is responsible for the set up and operation of the Central Coast’s most active property development and construction company, taking it from concept to a market-leading force in just a few years. As a respected industry identity known for his leadership expertise, Richard has extensive experience in strategic property investment, development, acquisition and divestment. His hands-on approach ensures only the premier sites are sourced and developed to complement their surroundings.
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Reporting to the Founder & Group CEO, Emma Kennedy brings a high level of dedication and organisation to her role as Group Administrator for both the Central Real and Central Construct teams. With more than 10 years of experience in customer service, sales, HR and office management, Emma’s extensive experience extends across all areas of the business.
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With over 20years experience in accounting in national and international firms across various industries, Karen leads our Accounts team responsible for the financial operations for the Denny Group in Australia including Central Real and Central Construct businesses. Karen joined the business in early 2016 and has been an integral part of the Senior Management team looking after the overall financial health of the business as it experiences its rapid growth.
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As the Financial Services Manager at Central Real, Mike brings extensive experience in credit lending and investment analysis to the Central Real team. A native of Silicon Valley’s innovative environment in the States, Mike adds a unique skillset to the company. Working with leading financial companies as well as owning and managing a lending firm in San Francisco, he has developed a drive to assist his clients with the utmost attention to detail along with personal engagement to serve his clients’ needs. With a passion for the environment, he has also served several years as director for a leading renewable energy company. Having relocated to the coast where his wife was raised, he has wholeheartedly embraced the region and everything life on the coast brings.
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Alan brings extensive development and management experience, working with major companies to manage a diverse range of landmark property projects both within Australia and overseas. Experience with both the government and private sectors has enabled Alan to successfully deliver complex projects from initial planning through to completion. With over 35 years’ experience Alan has a widely respected record of achievement.
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Emma brings her global marketing experience to Central Real, having led marketing teams in Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary. Her expertise across all areas of research, customer experience, social media and analytics ensures Central Real continues to connect and communicate effectively across all areas of the business.
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Melissa joined the Central Real team after more than a decade of invaluable experience in residential real estate. Born and raised on the Central Coast, she has an extremely thorough knowledge of the region and a strong understanding of how the area has developed over the years. Her combined skills give her the ability to communicate with her clients effectively and provide the highest level of customer service across multiple projects.
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Ryan completed his apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery before working for a commercial builder in Tasmania. He has worked extensively within the construction industry as leading hand and site supervisor roles before moving into a management role on Hamilton Island. During this time Ryan also completed formal Project Management and Construction Management qualifications and gained his builder’s licence before moving back into the construction industry as a construction project manager.
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Joining Central Real as a cadet and now as Leading Hand, Peter brings a wealth of experience with a background working in the landscaping industry for over 20 years. He is currently studying Construction Management at the University of Newcastle and has worked across several Central Real projects since he commenced in 2018.
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Lana completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in her home country of Belarus. Lana worked in property development and several high-profile commercial projects before moving to Australia in 2011. She gained qualifications in Business Administration, Bookkeeping, and Project Management. Leveraging her qualifications with her tenacious personality, high attention to detail and accuracy, Lana ideally suits roles in project cost management.