Vanderbilt identify, invest in & deliver high-growth residential developments, luxurious wellness experiences, and other unique portfolio businesses.
Our values
The Vanderbilt values form the backbone of our culture & operations. These aren’t just words; they’re the principles that drive us forward, shaping our decisions, actions, and success.
Speed
Speed gives us more of our most valuable resource – time.
Courage
Leadership worth having requires the courage to be honest and direct.
Meritocracy
A meritocracy culture creates excellence.
Performance
Consistent performance strengthens relationships.
Leadership team
James Walsh
Managing Director
James has over 20 years of experience in real estate transactions and development. Having started acquiring residential development land throughout South-East Queensland in 2002, he has managed in excess of $4Bn worth of real estate transactions throughout his career.
James was previously the National Director of Deloitte’s real estate business for six years, operating throughout Australia, South-East Asia and China, specialising in development site divestments and capital raising for residential projects.
He initially founded Vanderbilt Private Equity for his personal investment holdings. The company has since evolved into an established investment business, including a team of professionals actively managing a portfolio of business’ and real estate development projects.
James lives in Australia with his wife, Sophie, and their three children, Hannah, Theodore and Giselle. He is the Founding Donor and Fund Raising Ambassador for iPTaM, a Children’s Education and Housing Fund.
Please JOIN and DONATE to iPTaM for as little as $10 per month www.iptam.org
Jeremy McGrath
Executive Director
With a financial and operational background, Jeremy has held senior C-suite roles within development, housing and investment businesses. He has been involved in the delivery of over 3,000 residential lots and personally secured in excess of $1Bn in senior debt from Major Australian Banks. Jeremy is a Certified Practising Accountant, Registered Tax Agent and ASIC Agent.
Patrick Lord
Director – Marketing & Technology
Patrick manages and executes the group’s sales and marketing strategy and leads advertising, digital, creative, lead generation and technology across the portfolio of businesses. He has previously held senior roles within property development, housing and tourism businesses.
Patrick has been instrumental in the generation of $1Bn+ in revenue, winning the UDIA Marketing Excellence Award, as well as achieving an array of record-breaking sales and marketing results.
Hannah Hardy
Associate Director
Hannah leads communications, PR, stakeholder engagement, social media and launch management for Vanderbilt and its portfolio businesses. She previously held the London based role of Marketing Director for a Dubai headquartered conglomerate with in-house social media, events and PR businesses. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Hannah personally managed all public relations in Australia and New Zealand for a $100Bn NYSE listed Fortune 500 company on behalf of a leading boutique PR firm.
Matt Mellifont
Director - Projects
Matt manages real estate acquisitions and delivery of property development projects for Vanderbilt. He was previously a Director in Deloitte’s Consulting business in Australia, specialising in data and AI development. Matt managed acquisitions and delivery for large-scale projects for major Australian banking and finance institutions, leading energy companies, as well as federal, state, and local government departments. He has incorporated the use of AI across the Vanderbilt business, enhancing both acquisition and delivery capabilities.
Joelle Lang
Operations Manager - Vanderbilt Wellness
Joelle manages the day-to-day operations of Vanderbilt’s bathhouse businesses, leading a team of more than 65 staff. With over 20 years experience, she previously held a senior role with an ASX200 company, as well as managerial positions specialising in luxury service and personalised experiences. Her expertise creates an atmosphere of calm and sophistication, ensuring that every aspect of the bathhouse journey is thoughtfully crafted and seamlessly luxurious. Joelle is committed to building a first-class team, where comfort and elegance are delivered with such finesse that they seem almost effortless.
Our team has deep industry experience specialising in site acquisitions, financial & transaction management, sales & marketing, public relations and project delivery.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss any potential project, investment, or funding opportunities.
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