SHANE Martin has been appointed the new Property Council ACT and capital region executive director.

Property Council CEO Mike Zorbas said he was delighted to appoint Martin.

“Shane has excelled in his current role. I am keen for him to continue his great work for our industry as ACT and capital region executive director,” said Zorbas.

Martin has held the role of national government relations manager with the Property Council, based in Canberra, since 2022.

A new division president, Phil O’Brien, has also been appointed.

“Shane Martin will be a strong voice for our industry, champion good public policy and help our members shape a better city and surrounding communities,” said O’Brien.

Martin said he was thrilled to take on the new role.

“It is a privilege to be working with this distinguished Division Council and leading the division on behalf of an industry that creates great communities, supports so many jobs and drives economic growth in our region,” Martin said. 

“From boosting housing supply to a fit-for purpose planning system and improvements in investment settings, I look forward to working with the ACT Government, the Legislative Assembly and elected representatives in surrounding regions to help our industry improve the liveability of the ACT and region.”

Martin will commence the role from Tuesday.