Ken Preston

Over the last 25 years I have held Senior strategic leadership and Executive Management positions, with my primary focus on the overarching financial, professional development, cultural and change management within the residential and commercial property industry, predominantly with 2 of the largest Global Real Estate companies.
I have a proven track record in developing and driving strategic business growth by establishing high performance management teams, driving knowledge and planning innovation and a thorough understanding of marketing operations. Combined with strong commercial and financial acumen I have consistently delivered outstanding results particularly in challenging and competitive environments.
Whilst the vast majority of my career to date has been centered around the Western Australian marketplaces, my knowledge, understanding and depth of reach into the Private Business and associated Government sectors extends throughout Australia and the APAC regions.
Through inspired leadership, hard work and loyalty I have enjoyed creating and strengthening organisational culture and helping businesses and individuals achieve their true potential and enduring profitability.
Throughout my career my passion for business and the personal/professional growth of the people inside those businesses has never waned. My core strength of both ”at the coalface“ negotiating and “getting the job done” remains as my greatest skill. The ability to get in and provide "on the ground leadership" is deep seeded and intuitive as is the ability to impart this knowledge to my colleagues, I base my success in every facet of my career on my total focus to remain relevant in my abilities as a true business professional.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Ability to drive strategic change in all facets of business.
• Strategic planning and direction including business management and driving growth strategies • Driven autonomous Business Professional
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Competitor analysis and market research to explore new opportunities • Establish and managing business metrics
• Foster positive team based culture
SKILLS
Strategic Planning Partnership/Stakeholder Development Leadership
Cultural Development
Mergers and Acquisition
Budgets and Forecasting
Tender Preparation
Project/Housing Management
OHS Compliance
Analytics
Consultative Technique
Workplace Functionality/Accountability
Legal Impact Awareness
Contract Negotiations
Training/Mentoring
New Promotion Implementation Customer Focus