Nigel O'Neil departs hockingstuart

Nigel O’Neil the CEO of hockingstuart has departed after 8½ years’ service.

The formal announcement came late Friday afternoon.

Queries on his departure by Property Observer were deflected during the pre-Christmas party season with the agency's Keep Left publicists issuing a denial from the hockingstuart corporate office.

"To their knowledge, Nigel O’Neil remains in the position as CEO of the network," Keep Left advised, preferring its own announcement timetable. 

The subsequently issued board statement noted Nigel has made a significant contribution to the business during that time having grown the network to be the leading brand in Victoria.  

"The business is significantly stronger due to the development of a solid franchise system and processes that lead the industry.

"He also developed and implemented a number of new business lines including a utility connections service, a finance offering and a strata management operation."  

The board wished Nigel all the best for the future.