Residential Construction – Sector in focus

Almost every challenge from COVID has impacted the residential building sector, which now finds itself in both a profitless boom and working capital perfect storm.  The challenges are many in order to navigate through these uncertain times and ensure the sector remains strong when the headwinds subside.

The TMA WA Committee invite you to join us for a panel discussion with guests representing lenders, builders and the broader industry.

The presentation will be followed by networking drinks and canapes.

Felicity Zimmermann

Chief Risk Officer, Keystart

Keystart is a private, dedicated home loan lender and initiative of the WA State Government. Felicity Zimmermann joined Keystart in 2021 following over 20 years’ experience working in financial services as a banker and lawyer. Prior to joining Keystart, Felicity held senior management roles at ANZ Banking Group in Perth and has worked as a finance lawyer in financial institutions and international law firms in London and Perth.

Alicia Kelly

General Manager, JWH Group

JWH is a family owned business and one of WA’s largest home builders with brands such as Plunkett Homes and Oswald.  Alicia Kelly is the Group’s joint General Manager and Company Secretary with responsibilities across all aspects of the business.  Alicia is a qualified Chartered Accountant having previously worked for KPMG.  She is also Chair of the Housing Industry Association’s WA Industrial Relations and Legal Committee.

Cath Hart

Former Executive Director of HIA and incoming CEO of REIWA

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is the leading associated representing the housing sector.  Cath Hart has been regional director for WA at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) since November 2018 having worked in a variety of advocacy roles for many years.  Cath was recently appointed CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) where she commences in May 2022.

Rob Brauer (Moderator)

Partner, McGrathNicol

Rob is the Vice Chair of the WA TMA Committee and has nearly 20 years experience as a restructuring and turnaround specialist working with directors, boards and lenders to assist businesses of all sizes in financial difficulty or distress. As a restructuring expert, he has undertaken some of McGrathNicol’s most complex restructuring or investigation assignments and provided independent business reviews on more than 100 businesses.