The Management Team
The Essendon Fields Management Team is responsible for the strategic direction and the day-to-day operations of Essendon Fields including Essendon Airport. Covering all aspects of aviation, property development and management, the team works together in our quest to deliver a truly unique world class destination.
COLIN FORT
GM AVIATION
“It’s an exciting time for Melbourne’s first airport, we have a brand-new terminal providing unprecedented access to Australia’s regions, and a continued focus on building world-class facilities for corporate jets and emergency air services. The experience of our aviation team is unrivalled, there’s no better group to deliver the next phase of our airport’s history.”
PAUL KELEHER
GM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
``Essendon Fields has established itself as the hub of choice for business, recognised as the 2019 winner of the UDIA Urban Renewal Award. I’m driven to continue building on this legacy and cement EF'S position as a key employment growth location in Melbourne’s north west.``
NADIA SALAJIC
GM MARKETING
“This location has offered the chance to advance my career whilst working closer to home and avoiding the traffic jams of the CBD. The direct access to a huge range of shops and services steps from the office also makes balancing work and the commitments of raising a young family much easier.”
REAGAN THACKWRAY
GENERAL COUNSEL
“Working at Essendon Fields offers a fascinating mix of aviation, development, leasing, commercial and regulatory work, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
The legal team is dedicated to supporting the business achieve its vision of a world class business, retail and aviation precinct, by providing innovative legal solutions and managing legal risk.”
