Our Founder, Mick, bought his first commercial property on the banks of the Nerang River in 1954. Since then, he has acutely run multiple businesses; acquiring, transforming, and disposing of numerous properties along the way.… Together with his wife, Judy, he has raised a large family set across 4 generations. Mick’s success in business has allowed him to employ hundreds of Queenslanders, and give back to the Gold Coast community through a range of charities, including sports clubs and surf live saving clubs. While Mick takes a more passive role these days, he remains the steady hand that guides the success of the Turner Group of Companies.

Warrick Bignell is the Turner Group’s Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for implementing Mick’s vision, assessing prospective investments, and the general operations and performance of Turner Family Properties, … alongside the other businesses in the Turner Group of Companies. His business acumen, alongside his experience advising large private companies makes him well-placed to undertake the duties of a COO. His core duties include financial planning, business strategy, and consulting in relation to prospective investments.

Robert is our lead financial executive, responsible for managing and leading the financial initiatives of the company. Reporting in to Mick and Warrick, … he oversees the capital structure and provides guidance on optimal financing solutions, while managing the accounting and finance departments.

Responsibility for all key investment decisions rests with Peter Turner. Peter is Mick’s son, and has been involved in the management of the Turner Group … of Companies for 30 years. Although traditionally focusing on Queensland, Peter is willing to travel extensively in pursuit of the right acquisition. Amongst other successful residential, commercial and industrial projects, Peter has successfully navigated the entire property development process at the $80M Yatala Logistics Hub. The project included an acquisition of raw land, clearing, application for development approvals, development including rock blasting, through to Titles, and the delivery of construction-ready parcels up to 3.5 hectares.

James is Mick’s grandson, and Peter’s son, making him a third-generation member of the business. With a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce from Griffith Uni, and both a Masters of Laws from Bond and an MBA from Sydney Uni, he is well-placed to liaise with our external legal counsel in … managing commercial and legal matters. James has prior experience staffing for a Federal MP, working as a Director of Corporate Affairs, and practising as a Corporate and Commercial Lawyer in Sydney. His focus areas include assessing prospective acquisitions, due diligence, contracts, leases, and corporate governance of the Group.

Our administration and daily finances are handled by Eileen. She is responsible for the record-keeping, management of billing and accounts, and the engagement with key consultants. Eileen also works closely with … the Group’s COO and the CFO in managing the cashflow of Turner Family Properties.