This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
CBRE has appointed agribusiness professionals John Harrison and Angus Shaw to new Pacific leadership roles.
Harrison will head CBRE’s agribusiness capital market team, bringing 11 years of rural property and leadership experience to the role, while Shaw has been appointed to lead CBRE’s agribusiness valuation and advisory services team after a real estate advisory career spanning two decades.
“John is extremely well connected and is highly regarded by our clients for his industry knowledge and integrity,” said CBRE’s Pacific head of capital markets Flint Davidson.
“His appointment further strengthens our Australian capabilities given John’s demonstrated leadership expertise, strong relationships with institutional, corporate, government and family farming groups, and deep understanding of their investment strategies and requirements.”
Harrison grew up on his family’s cropping and grazing property in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia and has led the agribusiness valuation teams at both CBRE and Colliers.
Harrison said Australian farmland was regarded as a secure form of investment, which offered diversification benefits and counter-cyclical advantages to the traditional real estate assets classes of office, retail and industrial.
“Timing-wise, this is an exciting opportunity to step into this role given the very strong appetite for Australian agricultural assets, particularly from institutional investors, corporate groups and larger family offices.”
CBRE’s Pacific head of valuation and advisory services Jarrod Frazer said Shaw has a strong track record and passion for developing successful teams. He prides himself on bridging the gap between local and industry operators through his focus on the environment, sustainability and via his extensive connections spanning institutional, corporate, and family owners.
Shaw joined CBRE two years ago, bringing a specialisation in the energy and resource markets, in addition to his extensive background as a rural and agribusiness valuer.
CBRE employs 75 agribusiness professionals in key gateway markets in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, South America, and the UK.
