Interview with Col Dutton | S5EP01

In this episode of The Development Drum, Kirsty speaks with Col Dutton — UDIA National President and General Manager at Stockland. Col shares his journey into the property industry, from development assessments in local councils to leading Stockland’s Gold Coast team and embracing new challenges on the West Coast. He discusses the importance of understanding the customer, matching product to community needs, and his motivations for working with a peak industry body. Plus, he offers candid insights into his life, including his passion for fitness and setting personal goals.

Guest Bio: Col brings more than two decades of experience in the property industry to his role as the Western Australian Lead for Stockland, Australia’s largest residential developer. He leads a multidisciplinary team of over 60 professionals, responsible for delivering a pipeline of more than 12,000 diverse and affordable new homes across Perth’s key growth corridors. Col is also driving Stockland’s focus on mixed-use town centres and medium-density developments in both greenfield and infill locations across the city.

Prior to his current role, Col held senior positions with Stockland in Queensland, as well as in local government. A recognised industry leader, he was appointed UDIA National President in 2023, having previously served as State President of UDIA Western Australia and Branch President of the UDIA Queensland Gold Coast branch.

About Your Host: Kirsty Chessher-Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of UDIA Queensland, a role she has held since 2018. She brings extensive experience in policy, stakeholder engagement, and research, and has played a key role in shaping state and local government policy. Kirsty is passionate about driving positive change in the development industry to create greener, smarter, and more resilient communities.

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