Daniel Nguyen

Development Manager l Cadence Property II ULI Committee Member II MBA

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Experienced, well rounded Real Estate Professional with a demonstrated history of managing retail, industrial and commercial office projects/assets. Skilled in Real Estate Developments, working with Tenants, Property Management, Valuation and Investment Management. Strong educational foundation with a Bachelors of Environments (Property) at the University of Melbourne, Post Graduate Certificate of Business (Banking and Finance) at Monash University, Master of Property Development at the University of Technology Sydney and MBA at Monash University. An active member of the real estate community through leadership contributions such as ULI District Committee and mentoring.

Experience

  • Development Manager at Cadence Property Group
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Development Executive at Scentre Group (Owner and Operator of Westfield in Aus and NZ)
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Managing complex retail developments (circa $140 mill) across Victoria and South Australia. Responsibilities include centre defence, strategy, concept planning / masterplanning, planning approval, delivery and handover. Key shopping centres: VICTORIA Westfield Southland - David Jones downsize and ELP Refresh - $65 mill - Centre Defence - SRLA Engagement inc Hearing Westfield Knox - Stage 5 - $25 mill - Ambience Upgrades Westfield Fountain Gate - Entertainment and leisure precinct concept planning - Mixed-use masterplanning - Acquisition and divestment exploration - Centre Defence - Road network centre defence - Strategic Asset Plan endorsement Westfield Airport West - Entertainment and leisure precinct concept planning - Strategic Asset Plan endorsement Westfield Geelong - Mixed-use masterplanning - Ambience upgrade strategy endorsement - Strategic Asset Plan endorsement SOUTH AUSTRALIA Westfield Marion - Best and Less Rejig- $6 mill - Uniqlo extension - $11 mill Westfield Tea Tree Plaza - Myer Downsize - $28 mill - Fashion Mall Hazardous Material - $6 mill - Fresh Food Precinct Upgrade - $4 mill Westfield West Lakes - Dan Murphys pad site. Articles https://www.shoppingcentrenews.com.au/feature-stories/special-feature/reimagining-the-entertainment-and-dining-experience-at-westfield-southland/ https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/north-northeast/jb-hifi-timezone-and-mecca-to-open-on-tea-tree-plazas-ground-floor-as-myer-shrinks-floor-size/news-story/1383c18c91f71d8512dd296e48ff0dd8 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/first-look-new-uniqlo-store-at-westfield-marion-grand-opening/news-story/9b2f46d245e7a5b22622f0f0b669f55c https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/zone-bowling-timezone-laser-tag-opening-at-westfield-knox/news-story/78da9fa90a062b7e69b4311a53523549

  • Assistant Development Manager at Charter Hall
    Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Industrial and logistics assets. Excess of 400,000sqm GLA of pre-lease deals transacted during the COVID crisis. Two year pipeline in excess $700m. Key Projects include: MidWest Logistics Hub (Truganina, VIC) - Bridgestone - reached PC - Uniqlo - reached PC - Toll - reached PC - Encore Tissue - reached PC - Inghams - Munro Footwear - Speculative development (Krost & DSV) - ESG Initiative (working progress) https://midwesthub.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbGpgLezgOc CoreWest Logistics Hub (Truganina, VIC) - Speculative Development https://www.charterhall.com.au/property/property-detail/corewest-logistics-hub Drystone Industrial Estate (Truganina, VIC) - Fernhurst Cold Storage - reached PC - Calendar Cheese - reached PC - Ensign https://www.charterhall.com.au/property/industrial/developments/drystone-industrial-estate Park West Drive (Truganina, VIC) - QuikCorp - reached PC - Elton Homes - reached PC https://www.charterhall.com.au/property/industrial/developments/24-parkwest-drive-derrimut---available-space McKeller Way (Epping, VIC) - Visy - reached PC 33 Jordan Place (Altona, VIC) - DHL - reached PC Wonderland Dive (Eastern Creek, NSW) Williamson Road (Ingleburn, NSW) Land Due Diligence and Acquisition Facilitation - Tarneit (Land 70Ha - Exchanged) - Bayswater (Land 11Ha- Exchanged) AFR Articles - https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/charter-hall-strikes-big-industrial-lease-with-uniqlo-20200311-p5490u - https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/charter-hall-eyes-rival-goodman-in-logistics-market-20200508-p54r80 - https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/shoes-books-and-parcels-ecommerce-drives-big-logistics-leasing-deals-20210921-p58ti2

  • ESR (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
    • Project Administrator / Assistant Development Manager
      Feb 2018 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Key Projects : -73 Miller Street, North Sydney ( Commercial Tower ) - Lane Cove ( Greenfield Industrial Development ) - 27 Frank Street (Brownfield Industrial ) - 1-5 Lake Drive (Brownfield Industrial ) - 50 Ann Street, Brisbane ( Commercial Tower ) Experience coverage: - Major Asset Reposition - Financial Feasibility Modelling - Project Marketing - Project Management - Project Leasing - Development Strategy Refinement - Investment Memorandums - Investor Communication Key Links 73 Miller Street Details https://au.esr.com/available-space/73millerstreet/ https://au.esr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PPL0008_R5_73Miller_Ebrochure_02112020-V2.pdf PCA People's Choice 2023 https://innovationawards.propertycouncil.com.au/awards-program/peoples-choice-award/ AFR Articles https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/ooh-media-signs-up-for-new-sydney-headquarters-20190723-p529zl

    • Commercial Property Manager
      Feb 2016 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      73 Miller Street, North Sydney - Key tenant - Ministry of Health - Key Projects - Air conditioning design criteria implementation, whole building re-balance and strategic reposition 15 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park - Key Projects - Lift upgrade, atrium upgrade, foyer upgrade, facade repaint and mechanical upgrade. 22 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest - Key Projects - Installation of new air conditioning unit. 16 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest - Key tenant - Virgin Active - Key Projects - Facade review and rectification, moisture review and rectification. 10 & 10A Julius Avenue, North Ryde - Key tenant - BOC 12 Julius Avenue, North Ryde - Key tenant - Revlon and Rexel - Key Projects - Foyer refresh. 1 Lucknow Road, North Ryde - Key Projects - Tenancy split and spec fitout. 12a Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest - Key Projects - Tenancy refurbishment and lift upgrade. 18-20 Orion Road, Lane Cove - Key Tenant - Bupa 320 Pitt Street, Sydney - Key Tenant - Telstra Experience coverage: - Relationship management. - Outgoings and CAPEX management. - Facility Manager and team management. - Project feasability. - CAPEX project management. - Acquisition and divestment administration. - Landlord reporting. - Creation of excels to improve systems.

  • Assistant Property Manager at Investa Property Group
    Jun 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Sydney 201 Kent Street - Key tenants: AON and Arup 6 O'Connell Street Melbourne 242 Exhibition Street - Key tenant: Telstra 628 Bourke Street - Key tenant: QBE 737 Bourke Street - Key tenant: Lion 383 LaTrobe Street - Key tenant: AFP 595 Collins Street - Key tenant: Metro