Proptech Australia, the leading industry body representing the Australian property technology sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new board members for 2025. This transition marks a significant milestone for the organisation as it continues to drive innovation and collaboration within the proptech landscape.
Association president Kylie Davis offered a “huge thank you” to the outgoing board members, whose dedication and contributions have been instrumental in our organisation's growth and success.
Ms Davis said, "I am sorry we are saying farewell to Peter Schravemade, Marie-Anne Lampotang, Cecille Weldon, and Carolyn Trickett Their commitment and passion have laid a strong foundation for Proptech Australia."
Marie-Anne Lampotang was the longest-standing board member and the former Treasurer and Secretary. Ms Davis said her unwavering commitment and practical approach had been invaluable, and her “foundational work in establishing the association is immeasurable”.
Former vice-president Peter Schravemade brought extensive industry knowledge and advocacy for the real estate sector. His ability to connect and network has significantly enhanced Proptech Australia's reach, said Ms Davis.
Carolyn Trickett's leadership in representing commercial proptech and building connections within the sector, particularly through JLL Spark, had been “pivotal”. Her dedication to fostering collaboration would be “greatly missed”.
Ms Davis also said Cecille Weldon's tireless efforts to launch the Proptech Energy Efficiency Features standard, and working on the recent rebranding to Proptech Australia “has been transformative”. Her advocacy at the government level had positioned the association as “a key voice in national housing conversations”.
"We are incredibly grateful for their service and look forward to their continued involvement as advisors," said Ms Davis.
Welcoming the New Board of Directors
Each new board member brings a wealth of experience and expertise.
“We are thrilled to welcome such a talented and diverse group of individuals to our board," said Ms Davis. “Their combined skills and perspectives will be instrumental in driving our strategic goals for 2025 and beyond."
The new board members are:
Chris Mason – Secretary & Treasurer.
Chris is the former COO of Bestrane Group and oversaw the proptech solution, MobileDock. With a background of senior roles at large enterprises such as Telstra, he brings extensive experience in commercial proptech and industry associations. His expertise in developing and executing strategic initiatives, combined with his strong communication skills, will be invaluable in his role as Secretary and Treasurer. Chris also has extensive experience in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.
Hedy Ivanovski.
Hedy is a Business Architect at Milk Chocolate Property, a proptech startup, and a seasoned strategy and operations professional. She brings more than 13 years of experience from Google, leading regional teams in tech, commercials, ad creative, and business transformation. With a Bachelor of Communication and certifications in marketing, behavioural economics and leadership, she excels at solving business challenges using human-centred and data-driven approaches. Hedy is also a licensed real estate agent.
Erik Tveitnes.
Erik is the API Lead at REA Group, bringing over seven years of experience in software development and systems architecture. Based in Melbourne, he has extensive experience integrating proptech partners into REA Group's APIs, focusing on collaborative and frictionless customer experiences. He also holds experience in procurement, digital marketing and logistics. His career began in Norway, where he provided IT support at Apply Leirvik AS.
Chris Havill.
Chris is the Engineering Director of the Command Centre Platform at JLL, leading smart engineering services for buildings across the APAC region. He is responsible for developing client reporting for building performance and operational metrics, leveraging custom APIs and AI tools. He has property services manager experience, and has worked as a research assistant at the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, contributing to projects involving AI and IoT.
New advisor:
Sev Thomassian: joining as a new advisor to the board, currently head of product at Domain and a former McKinsey consultant, M&A expert and corporate lawyer.
Returning Board Members:
John Minns, who takes on the role of Vice-President of Proptech Australia, and the well-known proptech entrepreneur, AJ Chand.
Strategic Goals for 2025
The new board has already completed its initial strategy session and finalised its goals for 2025. Initial priorities include:
Creating new sector-specific workgroups, chaired by a Board member, to address opportunities within Proptech. One of the first initiatives will be to establish a set of industry Data Standards to enable easier collaboration across the industry.
Establishing a Commercial Property workgroup and continuing to support the newly formed Venture Capital workgroup.
Streamlining the membership application and onboarding process.
Reviewing and enhancing back-end processes and procedures.
Evaluating the current board size to ensure optimal representation of the rapidly expanding Proptech industry.
Support the 2025 Proptech Awards and Gala Dinner, to be held in Sydney on July 3.
Collaborating with industry on the 2025 Proptech Forum, to be held at the corporate facilities of Direct Connect in Melbourne in November.
Providing strategic marketing guidance to continually enhance the services offered by Proptech Australia.
"The board is determined to drive the growth of the Proptech sector," said Ms Davis, who begins her fifth year as president.
“Proptech Australia is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration and growth within the Australian proptech industry. The new board's diverse expertise and dedication will be instrumental in achieving these goals.”
About Proptech Australia
Proptech Australia is the leading industry body representing the Australian property technology sector. We are dedicated to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and promoting the growth of proptech solutions that enhance the real estate industry.