Shane Wilkinson founded Pace in 1992 and built it into one of Melbourne’s most respected development businesses. More than three decades on, he’s still one of the industry’s most influential voices — and a genuine driving force behind Melbourne’s built future. Shane continues to play an active role at Pace. The standard he set is the standard we hold today.
Today, Pace is led by James Simpson and Dimitri Siriwardena as Co-Managing Directors. Together they bring deep operational experience and a clear view of where the business goes next — grounded in the same values that have always defined Pace. James and Dimitri have been instrumental in shaping Pace into what it is today. Their appointment reflects the way Pace has always operated: collaboratively, and with accountability at every level.
Pace is an end-to-end developer building smart spaces from the ground up. We oversee development, acquisitions, planning, architecture, construction, sales and marketing, finance, legal, commercial – and every minute detail in between. This holistic approach gives us complete oversight and accountability for the standard of quality we expect of ourselves and our collaborators. The result is one of coherence and harmony, a building perfectly suited to the postcode it calls home.
The people behind Pace have a few crucial things in common: Strength of character, commitment to quality and diversity of thinking – all the things that make Melbourne unique.
Shane brings a lifetime of industry experience to Pace – and a few lifetimes of passion. After founding Pace in 1992, he is one of the industry’s key influencers and continues to be a leading light in innovation for Melbourne’s future.
Shane remains an active part of Pace. The standard he set is the standard we hold today.
Dimitri has been at Pace for 11 years. He’s seen the business through market cycles, growth phases, and everything in between — and his understanding of how it works runs deeper than most. As Co-Managing Director, Dimitri oversees the financial and operational backbone of Pace that keeps the business running with integrity. Eleven years is a long time. For Dimitri, it means there isn’t much about this business he hasn’t seen — or can’t navigate.
James has been at Pace since 2019, working close to the decisions that matter most: which sites to pursue, which partnerships to build, and how to take a project from concept to completion. As Co-Managing Director, he leads acquisitions, development delivery, and the sales, leasing and marketing strategy that connects Pace’s work with the people it’s built for. James knows what makes a Pace project work — and that instinct now drives the future direction of the business.
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.
After recently relocating from Sydney, Will brings over 15 years of industry experience working across Australia’s largest cities to his role at Pace. During his career, Will has developed a deep understanding of the client journey, and passion for creating communities and homes that people never want to leave. Will is a pragmatic leader, who empowers his team to strive to be the best in the industry and to create lasting value in apartment living.
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.
When you surround yourself with incredible people, you can’t help but build something special. Pace has a carefully selected group of collaborators we work with time and time again, and it’s these relationships we’ve forged that are the foundations of our buildings and the reason we can consistently deliver to our own exacting standards.
Pace is an end-to-end developer that wants to give something back to the city that’s given us so much. Our extensive in-house team is instrumental in our success from beginning to end, so it’s no secret that we need a diverse range of passionate people to make Pace a place we’re all proud to work. We invest in our employees. We’re dedicated to their success – and not just at work. You’ll be rewarded with a positive and healthy workplace and a range of benefits. If you’d like to join Pace, send us an email at people@pacegrp.com.au.
We have partnered with Freedom Finance to give you access to experts across financial planning, superannuation, mortgage advice and more.
Your wellbeing is our priority. If you ever need any additional support, you can access our Employee Assistance Program for a strictly confidential discussion.
Every Wednesday, we offer free lunch for the entire team in the office – it’s a fun way to get everyone together over food and try out some local restaurants.
We’re incredibly proud of our projects, and we hope you are too. That’s why we offer significant savings to employees who purchase a Pace property. We also offer discounts to friends and family.
If you know anyone who you believe fits Pace’s values and the role available, refer and be rewarded for successful candidates with our new staff referral program.
