This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
PRDnationwide has appointed Grant Dearlove as the replacement to the current managing director Gary Vugler, who after nine years with the group will vacate the role in July to commence his retirement from corporate life.
Dearlove will commence in the role in April working closely with Vugler to familiarise himself with the company structure, and its day-to-day operations.
Dearlove is a senior executive who has held various roles in professional industries in Australia. He comes to the PRDnationwide group with several Degrees including an MBA, LL.M and LL.B.
An accomplished businessman, Dearlove is also a solicitor of the Supreme, Federal and High Courts of Australia.
Building on his expertise and experiences, Dearlove recently spent time at Harvard University where he studied for a ‘Leading Professional Service Organisations’ course.
In further announcements today for the group, Vugler confirmed the appointment of Colin Hawkins to the role of National Franchise Director. Hawkins replaces Mark Friend who has accepted an appointment with the Cendant organisation.
Hawkins joined the PRDnationwide group 3 years ago where he commenced as the Franchise Regional Manager.
Hawkins’ role will see him managing and building the 160-strong franchise network.
By Kathryn O’Meara
