In profile: Colliers International's director, special projects division, Darrell Irwin

In profile: Colliers International's director, special projects division, Darrell Irwin
Jessie RichardsonSeptember 23, 2014

NAME: Darrell Irwin

POSITION: Director, special projects division

COMPANY: Colliers International

OFFICE LOCATION: Gold Coast

How long have you been in the industry?

25 years

What's happening in the area you specialise in?

Development sites in South East Queensland are in hot demand, even on the Gold Coast!

Describe the most interesting commercial property you have worked on?

Sale of Couran Cove Resort and the sale of 50 hectares of land surrounding Robina Town Centre to QIC.

What are the ingredients to being successful in your job?

Knowledge, credibility, honesty and hard work.

What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?

Dealing with the people and analysis of development sites for the highest and best use and consequently the value.

Where would you invest a spare $750,000?

Approved residential development land near water or major infrastructure.

Which football team do you support?

NSW Blues, Queensland Reds and Sydney Roosters.

What's your favourite app or techno gadget?

Hurley surf app.

How do you use social media?

Instagram to keep an eye on what my 11 and 13 year old daughters are up to.

 

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