Brisbane, 7 February 2013 - One of Australian Agribusiness’ leading professionals, Geoff Warriner has joined CBRE’s Agribusiness Transactions, Valuations and Advisory line of business.
Mr Warriner’s responsibilities will include furthering the company’s Agribusiness Services platform and refining market strategies in key industries, particularly northern beef production, feed lotting and processing.
CBRE Regional Director, Agribusiness, Danny Thomas said Geoff was a well-regarded and highly respected industry leader who would add considerable firepower to the team.
“He will be a tremendous resource for CBRE, helping deliver best-in-class results to clients as they work through challenging trading conditions, deleveraging and succession,” Mr Thomas said.
“We are confident that the inclusion of Geoff in our team will enhance our service to clients and help us facilitate the delivery of new capital to the sector.”
Mr Warriner has more than 25 years of experience in the northern cattle industry in senior leadership roles, spanning board representation, operations management, sales and directing business strategy and marketing. He is also a longstanding member of the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association.
CBRE Queensland Managing Director, Bruce Baker said Geoff had most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer for Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) in both Australia and Indonesia.
“In this role, he was responsible for the overall results of a business spanning more than 19 stations, employing in excess of 200 people and carrying in excess of 300,000 cattle,“ Mr Baker said.
“He joins CBRE as a Senior Consultant based in the firm’s Waterfront Place, Brisbane office.”
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