With over 20 years of experience in the commercial property sector, Tom’s leadership signifies a key milestone in Harcourts’ strategy to expand its Commercial division and establish itself as a market leader in Australia.
Tom Donnelly joins Harcourts with a well-documented record of success in roles at other top-tier organisations.
With expertise spanning franchise development, asset and property management, real estate leadership, and financial operations, Tom is highly regarded for his strategic approach to enhancing asset value and optimising business performance.
Commenting on his appointment, Tom Donnelly said, “I was particularly attracted to the new position at Harcourts after my discussions with Adrian Knowles, where he shared his inspiring vision for Harcourts, especially his ambition for the Commercial division.”
“His passion and clear direction made it evident that this was where I wanted to be. I am also drawn to Harcourts’ core values of empowering and supporting people to achieve their goals.”
“Their reputation as the most exciting and progressive company in real estate currently resonates with my aspirations.
“I am eagerly looking forward to starting my role as Head of Commercial Australia and contributing to Harcourts’ continued success.”
Adrian Knowles, Chief Executive Officer of Harcourts Australia, warmly welcomed Tom to the team, adding, “Tom joins Harcourts with a proven track record of strategic leadership and innovation in real estate.
“He has led commercial real estate offices throughout Sydney and has extensive experience in asset management.
“We’re excited by the vision Tom brings to the role and confident his expertise will enable us to achieve significant growth in our Commercial division.”
With a solid educational background in property and economics, Tom is a licensed real estate agent. Recognised for his collaborative leadership style and focus on stakeholder satisfaction, he is regarded as a trusted expert in the commercial real estate industry.
“My main focus will be to drive the growth of Harcourts Commercial by developing a strategic national business plan, advancing our commercial products and services, and fostering strong cross-team collaboration,” Tom said.
“I’ll prioritise expanding revenue, increasing market presence, and ensuring teams have the right tools and training to succeed.
“By staying ahead of industry trends, leading impactful training programs, and building effective marketing strategies, I aim to enhance profitability and establish Harcourts Commercial as a market leader in Australia.”
