Our Team

Chad Ferguson

Executive Director

After 20 years of managing Devwest’s property development portfolio, Chad has developed a thorough understanding of development analysis and delivery. He has a strong knowledge of the full development lifecycle across numerous asset classes. His extensive experience in the legal, planning and marketing components of the property development process combined with a strong understanding of finance provides Devwest with valuable expertise in acquisition and joint venture structuring, capital raising and project execution. Chad has completed an undergraduate degree in Property and Finance and post graduate studies in Accounting and Project Management from Australian Universities.

Damon Ferguson

Executive Director

Damon has 20 years of property development experience and has gained a deep understanding of the full lifecycle of development and investment finance, having funded over $600m in development projects across a wide range of property classes including retail, commercial, residential and PBSA. During this time he has established strong relationships with local and international private equity funds, investment banks and Australia’s big four banks. Damon’s expertise gives the company the ability to provide innovative financial solutions to investors and joint venture partners participating in our developments. One example being the sourcing and structuring of a cross border MIT investment, by one of Asia’s largest private equity funds, into a $120m PBSA development in Western Australia. Damon has completed an undergraduate degree in Property and Finance and post graduate studies in Accounting and Project Management from Australian Universities.

Brett Lovett

Development Director

Brett has been in the property industry for over thirty years and has worked at Director level for one of the largest privately owned development companies in the UK. Whilst working in the UK at Director level, Brett was named in the “Top 100 Property Professionals in the UK, under 35” by a leading national property magazine. His skills cover site acquisition, management of the project life cycle from inception through to the completed asset. Brett has developed a strong bank of capability in legal and technical due diligence for major urban renewal projects with an emphasis on mixed use including residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial offices.

Tony Hatt

Founder & Director

Highly experienced in property development, Tony has managed a variety of challenging projects over his 30 years in the industry including tourist resorts, breweries and petrochemical plants. Tony holds a Diploma in Project Management.

Anisha Kidia

Head of Creative / Executive Assistant

Anisha has over 20 years’ experience working in architecture, graphics, marketing and events. She will liaise with Chad Ferguson to assist and manage brand and marketing activities across all projects as well as supporting the leadership team on multiple organisational levels. Anisha’s years of experience has led her to cultivate a unique and varied set of skills including Creative Branding, Graphic Design, Marketing and Sales Strategies, Architecture and Project Management.

Joyce Li

Head of Private Capital/Project Sales

Joyce joined Devwest in July 2012 with the responsibility of running our international financial operations. Joyce’s role covers all aspects of the company’s international debt procurement and capital raising activities including sourcing, structuring, and negotiating new investment.  Joyce’s strong and growing network of high net worth investors saw her quickly expand into sales, leading to her being tasked with responsibility over the company’s sales forecasting and modelling, sales processes and results. During Joyce’s years of working in investment and sales in the property market she has developed a strong understanding of sales management and investment analysis for both local and international clients.

Judith Gardiner

Head of Accounts / Bookkeeping / Project Progress Claim

Judith is the company’s full time book keeper and will manage the day to day book keeping of all project entities. Judith liaises closely with Damon Ferguson for monthly progress claims and also contributes to the monthly PCG reports. Judith will do the monthly BAS for projects and liaise with our external tax accountants in the usual way. Judith is extremely experienced in managing the day to day accounts of our projects having worked with the company for 9 years in this role. Judith is a key support member to the project Directors.

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