RWC Collective has appointed Julie Ryan as Head of Retail, tasking her with building out the agency’s large format retail (LFR) offering across Queensland.
Julie has spent more than 40 years in Ray White corporate and agency roles, and brings her entire existing team with her into the move.
She said she was drawn to RWC Collective because its approach mirrored her own, with the appointment coming in response to what the agency describes as clear depth in the market for LFR investment and development.
“Our approach to everything is research driven. Armed with facts, we can create solutions that elude others. We also strongly believe in hunting for opportunities; hunting for buyers and hunting for tenants, rather than sitting and waiting,” she said.
“Securing the tenant first removes much of the risk in developing property.”
Julie and her team are known for their work in the large format retail sector, where she says substantial tenants plan their expansion well into the future and are rarely influenced by the general state of the market.
RWC Collective partner Haesley Cush, who has worked alongside Julie for years, welcomed her appointment.
“Having worked alongside Julie for years, I know the level of energy, intellect, and institutional trust she brings to our clients. Julie and her entire team joining the office is a defining step for RWC Collective,” Haesley said.
Partner Neal Orpin said the addition of a dedicated retail team gives the agency immediate multi-asset capability.
“Julie’s tenant-led methodology perfectly complements our established industrial and commercial presence,” Neal said.
Partner Isaac Sarra pointed to mixed-use precincts as a growing area of investment focus.
“As mixed-use precincts become a focus of investment, having a premier LFR team is a really important next step for the office and we welcome Julie’s incredible experience, connections and knowledge,” Isaac said.