ABOUT PACE

Shane brings a lifetime of industry experience to Pace – and a few lifetimes of passion. As one of the industry’s key influencers, he continues to be a leading light for innovative business practice and an honest, optimistic voice for Melbourne’s future. At Pace, his energy is still as high as his standards. Through perseverance, creativity, expansion and diversification, he is still committed to building a new standard of living for the city so close to his heart.

Dimitri brings to Pace a wealth of financial experience, providing business advisory services to the property industry for several years before joining the team.  He leads the finance department, aligning each member of his team on the same goal of ensuring Pace’s cost management for project success is unsurpassed. His enjoyment and satisfaction in his role are obvious, as he thrives on the success of both his team and Pace.

An accomplished finance professional, James has delivered favourable outcomes across countless complex transactions throughout his impressive career. James cultivates a ‘one team, one dream’ outlook and thrives on developing employees. James has a keen eye for spotting commercial opportunities and prime development sites, contributing in no small part to Pace’s growth. A Melburnian born and bred, James understands this great city and its residents inside out.

Zafer brings a wealth of construction experience to his role at Pace gained over two decades in the industry. He’s successfully navigated his way through the continually changing landscape and challenges faced over the years. In his role at Pace, Zafer brings a strong sense of pride and passion in delivering quality projects for the postcodes and people that call them home.

As one of Pace’s longest-serving employees, Kate keeps the engine room firing. She embraces the multifaceted nature of her role, working closely with the internal planning team, legal department and project managers, through to liaising with local councils, authorities and key stakeholders to secure development approvals and the delivery of Pace’s projects. Kate is diligent and dedicated, a true team player who ensures that the rest of the crew are equipped to deliver a high-quality end-product every single time.

With over two decades of experience within the people and culture arena, Louise has a passion for bringing to life a people strategy that enables and empowers individuals to reach their full potential. She believes in excellent execution, every day, partnering with business leaders to achieve their objectives. Leading with a people centric approach, Louise provides support across the business to cultivate a high-performance culture and leads with a values-based philosophy.

Throughout her impressive career, Megan has gained extensive experience working for leading real estate agencies and property developers across multiple disciplines. With an in-depth understanding of the entire development process, Megan oversees the client’s journey from post purchase through to settlement, and every step along the way. Megan ensures the client is always top of mind through a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences and a personalised approach within her team across every touchpoint.

Tarquin possesses a holistic perspective of the planning process, afforded by working both in Councils and as a private consultant. Through a distinct focus on environmentally sustainable design, landscaping and art during the planning phase, Tarquin contributes to Pace’s agenda of aspirational placemaking. Every day, Tarquin embraces the opportunity to work collaboratively with a team that cares deeply about shaping lives through the spaces it delivers.

Having worked in property law for over ten years, Peter loves working in an industry that is fluid, forever evolving and adapting to new lifestyle demands. As the Head of Commercial & Legal, Peter is responsible for providing strategic legal advice to the management team on a range of commercial, property and construction matters across the business. It is a role that he acquits with energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by Peter’s enjoyment of being a part of the team delivering creative solutions for Melbourne’s urban future.

Vibrant and relationship focused, Daytona brings a strong sense of connection to the Pace team. With over 10 years’ experience working alongside C-suite executives, Daytona’s adaptability and pragmatic approach has led her to head up Pace’s Operations and Executive functions. As a key support to our Executive Committee, no day is the same for Daytona. From office operations to the organisation of company-wide events – Daytona’s quick on her feet and always has the people of Pace in mind.