Colliers has appointed Kate Strickland as Head of Retail Management Australia. Strickland arrives from JLL, where she served as Head of Retail for NSW over the past two-and-a-half years.

Strickland’s career spans more than 30 years in retail property management, development, leasing, and asset management. Her extensive background includes significant roles in the government property sector, where her team oversaw a diverse portfolio of more than 1,000 commercial, residential, community and heritage sites. Notably, Strickland has contributed to the development planning of regional shopping centres in Port Macquarie, Brisbane, and Melbourne during her tenure at ING Real Estate. Her impact at Lendlease, particularly at Sunshine Plaza QLD, where she was instrumental in transforming retail and entertainment hubs, stands out as a highlight of her career.

Julia Batterley, Colliers Managing Director of Real Estate Management Services, expressed her enthusiasm about the appointment: “Kate’s arrival underscores our commitment to excellence and best practices in retail management. Her strategic insights and expertise will significantly enhance our capabilities and align perfectly with our goals of delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

Strickland holds a Master of Management and an MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Her passion for relationship-building and strategic collaboration has been a hallmark of her career. She is known for her ability to drive strategy development and execution, enhancing value for her clients through organisational excellence.

Colliers Head of Retail Leasing, Michael Tuck said: “Kate’s leadership role in Colliers will further bolster our integrated full-service approach to retail asset management on a national scale. Kate is an industry leader, and we look forward to working collaboratively to leverage her expertise and accelerate the success of our retail clients.”