FOUNDER & CEO

With 25 years in the property industry as a strategic advisor and National CEO, and after successfully scaling a state based small business into a national consulting firm, Michael Tilt brings extensive expertise in driving strategy and commercial returns. His track record of success in driving growth for clients across all industry sectors and asset classes has resulted in 70% repeat clientele.

A well-respected industry leader and collaborator, Michael has a finger on the pulse across industry groups and complimentary consulting firms. Leading with integrity, his passion for driving team engagement and culture is reflected in his collaborative and transparent approach to doing business.

CHAIRMAN

Gary Prattley has longstanding and extensive involvement in planning, urban and regional development across Australia and New Zealand, including leading the state planning systems in Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. He has also held senior executive positions in the NSW government, (including responsibility for major projects) and has been involved in large scale city shaping developments in regional and metropolitan environments. In 2017, Gary was awarded the Biannual Sidney Luker Medal by PIA for notable contribution to urban and regional planning in Australia.

Gary is a purpose-driven industry leader who has developed strong relationships across the public and private sector and is a passionate advocate for strategic planning. He is committed to helping the team at Solve Property grow and develop in their careers, all while advancing our commitment to quality outcomes and fostering a culture of belonging and teamwork. Governance is going to be important as we grow, and Gary will drive this focus.

CHIEF PLANNER - ADVISORY GROUP

Gary White is a proven industry leader in strategic and urban planning, with over 40 years national experience. He is acknowledged as a visionary across the public and private sector and has held the two most senior planning positions in Australia as the Chief Planner for the NSW Department of Planning & Environment (2019), and Chief Planner QLD State Government.

Gary has a comprehensive understanding of all planning facets and the relationship to key market drivers. His extensive knowledge and pragmatic approach to planning and planning systems, regional planning, individual and unique projects enable him to analyse and decipher complex elements of planning and providing a practical and innovative solutions. Gary is very focused on how mega trends, infrastructure investment, development viability can be balanced in a changing world.

In 2018 he was acknowledged as Planner of the Year by the Planning Institute of Australia for his contribution to Strategic planning. Gary is also a past Member of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Management Committee, Central Sydney Planning Committee and Heritage Council of New South Wales.

PARTNER, ADVISORY

With almost 30 years of national and international experience in the public and private sectors, including senior executive roles in QLD and NSW state and local governments, Brendan is motivated by influencing strategic outcomes and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Brendan is a recognised leader in land use planning, regional economic development and natural disaster resilience in Australia, and was recognised as the Inaugural Queensland Planner of the Year in 2011, and the Inaugural Australian Planner of the Year in 2012. Brendan was also the National President, Planning Institute of Australia between 2014 – 2018, where amongst his many achievements, he led PIA to have a proactive national voice on planning. He is a registered planner and fellow of PIA, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and embraces our approach to thinking and solving differently.

PARTNER, PROJECTS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Richard is a Real Estate and development expert with over 30 years’ experience in Europe, Asia and Australia in both the Public and Private sectors. With a strong leadership background, Richard has developed and trained consultants and sales teams in Australia and across Asia, focusing on developing a strong culture, underpinned by ethical decision making and personal integrity.

Richard has successfully built and delivered mixed use development projects from initial concept, through to development, funding and delivery across the Region. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management and Valuation, and a Master of Arts in European Property Law and Planning.

PRINCIPAL, ECONOMICS & RESEARCH - ADVISORY GROUP

With 13 years of professional experience in urban economic and property advisory roles across government and the private sector, Gordon has a national focus on delivering innovative economic and property research solutions.

His recent experience includes leading a team of economists and researchers to undertake economic analysis, project feasibility assessments, demographic analysis, and research on forecasting demand across all property sectors. Furthermore, his background encompasses key roles within government departments as an economist in Planning and Environment, Land Development Corporations, and major infrastructure agencies.

CONSULTANT, ADVISORY GROUP

Ryan has three years experience in the property industry, developing his career through analyst and consultant advisory roles across Australia, with a specific focus on analysing economic datasets, preparing bespoke forecast tools and preparing property research reports. His experience has covered a broad cross section of land use types and masterplan projects (both in due diligence and planning approval processes), economic analysis/impact assessment, development feasibility and demographic analysis. More recently, he has also focused on supporting the development of economic advice for strategic planning projects with local and state government agencies.

PLANNING ADVISOR, ADVISORY GROUP

With over 8 years of experience in the public sector within the NSW State Government, Caleb has played a pivotal role in policy delivery and implementation. His expertise extends to specialising in the assessment of State Significant Development and State Significant Infrastructure projects over several years. Caleb is driven by a passion for resolving complex planning challenges currently impacting national development.

Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the NSW Planning system, Caleb offers extensive capabilities in project delivery, strategic advice, development assessment, and policy formulation, particularly within the housing sector. His recent involvement in assessing significant housing developments across NSW underscores his ability to provide comprehensive strategic planning advice. Caleb is a registered Member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and holds a Bachelor of Planning from UNSW.

PARTNER, ADVISORY

Stuart joins us in Perth, bringing local expertise spanning 30years, having most recently run a national economics and planning consultancy in WA. Stuart is well known in the industry having worked for key local and state Government Authorities with a focus on urban renewal, precinct regeneration and monitoring land supply. His focus is on developing innovative tools and models for our projects across assets, demographic and forecasting, real estate advisory and infrastructure delivery. Importantly he provides industry leadership and is regularly sought for his comments on the market fundamentals and insights.