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We have been helping to shape the landscape of urban and regional Australia for 60 years. Since the beginning, our team has been guided by our four core values. These values are central to everything we do, they are:
People bring places to life, whether they are businesses, homes, or leisure spaces. We know the energy that people bring to a space is what makes that space inspiring. When we develop, own or manage a space we’re always thinking about how people will interact with that space and to foster the energy they bring.
We work to provide innovative spaces that create new benchmarks in design and sustainability. In short, we don’t want to simply make our customers happy, we want to inspire them.
We know trust must be earned, so if we say we’ll do something, we do it. We’ve stuck by our word for 60 years and this won’t ever change.
We think outside the box and pride ourselves on always being ahead of the curve. We incorporate innovative solutions and ground breaking technology with tried and tested methods to ensure that our spaces stand the test of time.
Our story began in 1963 when our founder, Roy Sheargold, turned a fledgling home renovation business into a property development company. Today, Sheargold boasts a remarkable history, having worked on more than 70 projects in areas from Sydney, Newcastle and Taree to the Central Coast, Nowra, Ulladulla and Wollongong.
Through early partnerships with the Tieck and Cornock Families of supermarket chain Franklins, Sheargold worked on several large housing subdivisions, apartment buildings and shopping centres. By the late 1980s, Sheargold was investing and managing industrial, commercial, and residential property while also undertaking major residential development projects.
We are a passionate, diverse, and vibrant mix of people that offer both youthful energy and considered experience. Our blend of perspectives and skills allows us to adhere strongly to our core values in the best ways we know how, and create outstanding and inspiring spaces, time and time again.
Michael Sheargold is a property development expert with degrees in Commerce, Law and a Masters of Property Development. He has a wealth of experience and a passion for delivering projects that leave a lasting legacy. Under his leadership, the company has completed multiple successful master planned community projects and expanded into new sectors.
Lauren Sheargold, CEO and Co-Founder of the Sheargold Foundation, also Director of Sheargold. Member of Philanthropy Australia and NEXUS Australia. Holds a Bachelor's in Health Science and a Master's in Rehabilitation Counselling from Sydney University. Co-authored 'Trends in Corrections,' focusing on Offender Services and Rehabilitation Programs in NSW. Currently advancing studies in Counselling at AICP Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, driven by a passion for community impact.
Bob Smith is a highly experienced Company Secretary and Accountant. His education includes institutions in Scotland and Australia. Bob's career spans various roles in finance, from Accounts Payable at Farley & Lewers to Financial Controller at companies like Atlantis Pty Ltd and Harcorp Property Group. He currently serves as Company Secretary & Accountant at Sheargold since 2006.
John Dunning, a Development Advisor, boasts a background in engineering. His career includes international roles as a Project Manager in Canada. Since 1984, he has played a crucial role at Sheargold, contributing to various successful development projects, including subdivisions, residential communities, and townhouse construction. His strategic planning and leadership have been instrumental in Sheargold's growth.
Ledum is a seasoned professional in the property and construction industry with qualifications in Civil Engineering (honours). Starting his career in West Africa as a Site Engineer, he moved to Australia to work at Cardno as a Project Manager; where he was involved in a range of major infrastructure and residential projects across NSW. Since joining Sheargold, Ledum has been instrumental to the company's growth and success by leading and managing projects from inception to completion.
Michael is a Town Planner with over 14 years of experience in securing approvals to facilitate the delivery and coordination of projects spanning all asset classes, scales, form and character. Michael joined Sheargold in November 2022 as a Development Manager and has been tasked with the delivery of Parry’s Cove, a master-planned community situated on the pristine shores of the Myall River, in Tea Gardens, NSW.
Rod de la Harpe, Property & Leasing Manager, holds Diplomas in Valuation and Property Services from Sydney Institute of Technology. His career includes roles as Director at Our Commercial Agents, Development Co-ordinator at Walker Corp, Commercial Sales & Leasing at Australand and Multiplex, and Commercial Valuer at WBP Property Group. Since 2016, Rod has been integral to Sheargold, contributing to the Management and Leasing of the growing Sheargold stabilised property asset portflio.
Jackie has a unique educational background with qualifications in Visual Arts, Legal and Justice Studies and Law. After several years working as a solicitor in private practice Jackie joined Sheargold in 2021 and is currently our Sales & Marketing Manager. Jackie manages the planning and implementation of our marketing and promotional activites and fosters strong relationships with our network of sales agents and channel partners.
Choekyi Tsewang with a Bachelor's in Commerce and a Diploma in Accounting, currently serves as an Accountant at Sheargold Group. With expertise in accounts payable, reconciliation, Payroll and 16+ years of experience, Choekyi is recognized for seamless financial management. Prior roles include Assitant Accountant/Payroll at Webforge NSW (Velmont Group) and International Air Parts.
Nelson is a marketing professional with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Advertising. He joined the Sheargold team in 2021 as a Marketing Coordinator, where he helps with the company's marketing and communication strategy, especially in promoting their master-planned community projects. With more than seven years of experience in both Colombia and Australia, Nelson brings valuable expertise to our marketing efforts.
Samantha Page, with over 20 years of property expertise and formal qualifications in Marketing and Property Valuation, serves as the Executive Assistant at Sheargold. Her role involves coordinating all aspects of the Sheargold business, including managing the Sheargold Foundation. Her robust background in property and operations greatly contributes to the ongoing success of Sheargold in both development and foundations areas.
Suhem Kharel, with a Master’s in Professional Accounting, excels as an Accounts Clerk at Sheargold Group, adept in full accounting functions, from accounts payable and receivable to reconciliations. Formerly an Accounts Officer at Southern Cross School Of Business, Suhem has experience with ensuring timely payments, efficient invoice processing, and with comprehensive financial reporting. Suhem’s varied accounting experience showcases a meticulous approach and strong analytical skills for financial optimisation.
An energetic and passionate property professional, Haim is the Assistant Development Manager at Sheargold, responsible for fully supporting the Senior Development Manager in all facets of the development life cycle end-to-end. This includes site identification and feasibility analysis, planning and council approval, and the timely delivery of our projects. Prior to joining Sheargold, Haim worked for EY in the Real Estate Advisory team, before transitioning into a boutique property finance firm.
Theertha has a Masters Degree in Banking & Finance from Macquarie University. Driven by her passion for property she joined the Sheargold Property Management Team in 2023. Theertha is a capable professional, pro-active in all facets of property management. She is engaged in the daily hands on property and asset management of the Sheargold portfolio. Her background brings attention to detail qualities and provides a great contribution to income and expenditure analysis and document management.
Sheargold takes immense pride in its esteemed affiliations, fostering valuable connections with a range of distinguished and influential organisations.
These affiliations not only underscore our commitment to excellence but also serve as a testament to our dedication to collaboration, innovation, and growth.