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Available to support developers, operators, and clients with in-house positions or consulting advisory engagements

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Available for Permanent Roles or In-House consultantancy contracting engagements

Luxury Property Design & Development Consultant

With over 20 years of experience in luxury property development, hotel, resort, wellness design, and high-end retail mixed-use projects, Shannon Cloete is a recognised leader in global real estate and hospitality. His portfolio includes integrated resorts, five-star hotels, and premium commercial spaces, as well as mixed-use REITs. Shannon has collaborated with esteemed brands such as LVMH Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott Group, consistently delivering projects that blend luxury with functionality.

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Key Expertise

    • Unlocking value in property development through extensive experinece in complex greenfield and brownfield assets

    • Experienced in large-scale luxury, mixed-use, Build to Rent, Hotel & Resort IRD developments.

    • Expertise in ASX-listed companies in expanding property development portfolios

    • Specialising in design-led strategy and investment-driven outcomes

    • Dual-sided skills in Design & Development Management

    • Expert in site studies and unlocking feasibility value, due diligence, and project financial modelling

    • Collaborate and advise on investment returns and feasibility assessments for developers & investors

    • Works closely with Group Development Directors, and Leaders in financial partners, institutional investors, and private equity groups

    • Construction and Industry expertise to leverage best practice and ingenuity in finding value and unlocking cost savings while retaining the desired outcome

    • Guides clients and developers through complex planning approvals & regulatory pathways

    • Create in-house and consultant-led strategic master plans that maximise land value and commercial success.

    • Leverages and works with relevant planners/government bodies and key stakeholders to secure project approvals

    • Extensive relationships with hotel operators, mixed-use developers, and asset managers

    • Collaborated with leading architects & design firms like Zaha Hadid, Foster+Partners, Bates Smart and many more

    • Expert in consultant coordination, and leading complex projects to minimise risk and provide robust coordination.

    • Strong presentation and ability to foster team relationships.

    • Proven experience in complex joint venture and partnership led environments

    • Establish and Support for In-House Design Teams: Providing strategic direction and mentorship to enhance the capabilities of in-house design teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to project delivery and innovation.

    • Establishment of In-House Design Teams: Leadership in developing specialised design teams that align with project goals and organisational vision, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

    • Specialised Contacts and Relationships: Cultivating strong connections with both local and international design firms, including architecture, interiors, specialist engineering consultants, and brand/insights consultancy, to facilitate superior project outcomes.

    • Timely and Budget-Conscious Execution: Expertise in managing projects within stringent timelines and budgets, ensuring meticulous attention to detail while balancing contractor delivery and design management.

    • Understanding Contractor Delivery and Design Management: Proficient in identifying and addressing potential pressure points in project programs, utilizing detailed knowledge of construction processes to achieve excellence in design execution.

    • Superior Outcomes Through Detailed Expertise: Committed to leveraging deep industry knowledge and experience to deliver exceptional results, characterised by innovative design solutions that meet the highest standards for budgets and delivery.

Elegant lounge bar with a chandelier made of hanging wine glasses, a black marble counter, and stylish seating with a city view through large windows.
Tourist Lounge Mixed-use
Hotel Chadstone
VIP Hospitality Gaming
Hospitality Design
The Star Grand Lobby Tea House
Guest Arrival & Brand
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Modern indoor space with curved concrete archways, glass walls, potted plants, and seating area.
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Modern living room with pink armchairs, a pink sofa, and black coffee tables, with large curved glass windows and concrete walls.
A modern city skyline with tall glass skyscrapers, a curved pedestrian bridge over a calm river, and a partly cloudy sky.

What Shannon Brings to Every Project

Proven leadership in client-owned assets in the fields of:

  • Interior Design

  • Architecture

  • Masterplanning

As a Design & Development Director specialising in property development, Shannon offers a comprehensive suite of experience and skills to deliver unparalleled value to clients and businesses:

✔️ Strategic Design & Master Planning: Provides strategic oversight, tailoring planning controls and leveraging change to ensure viability in real estate, mixed-use developments, and integrated resorts. Ensuring projects meet market demands, commercial returns, and aesthetic innovation.

✔️ Dynamic Market Expertise: With a profound understanding of market insights from ultra-premium brand expectations and data-led insights. Shannon adeptly navigates the complexities of the market, tailoring design strategies to resonate with discerning clients.

✔️ Global Execution & Network: Leveraging a robust international network, Shannon has successfully delivered high-end projects across Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond, maintaining exceptional quality and timeliness.

✔️ Commercially-Driven Aesthetic Excellence: Shannon’s proven approach merges captivating visual design with foresight into long-term profitability, creating spaces that are not only stunning but also financially sustainable.

Hotel Chadstone
VIP Hospitality Gaming
Hospitality Design
The Star Grand Lobby Tea House
Guest Arrival & Brand
Tourist Lounge Mixed-use
View of modern skyscrapers and a futuristic pedestrian bridge over a river in a city skyline at sunset.
Elegant bar with a chandelier, high-backed beige chairs at the counter, and plush seating by large windows showing a city view at dusk.
Elegant hallway with dark walls, featuring a large floral artwork on the wall and a small table with a white flower arrangement underneath it.
Modern, architecturally-designed indoor space with curved concrete arches, a reflective glass wall, and a seating area with plants and chairs.
Modern outdoor shopping center with a unique white fabric canopy structure, storefronts, potted plants, and a parking garage in the background.
Modern interior with large vertical metal slat wall, two elevator doors, a curved ceiling, and bike racks.
Modern interior with dark wood-paneled walls and wavy ceiling design, illuminated doorways, and small sculptures on the floor.
Modern living room with pastel pink and black furniture, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and curved concrete and stone walls.

"I don’t just design spaces; I shape the framework for the future of destinations in placemaking. My work is a fusion of architectural interior innovation and practical commercial insight, ensuring each project is positioned for financial success from the start while embracing cultural richness and iconic design. I am dedicated to collaboration, fueled by innovation, and committed to executing at the highest level in every venture and team I engage with."

— Shannon Cloete | Design & Development Clientside Specialist

A Legacy of World-Class Property & Hospitality Experiences

Shannon’s unique skill lies in his ability to strategically position assets, ensuring that every development.

✔ Aligns with investor goals & commercial success

✔ Creates bespoke, world-class guest experiences

✔ Brings cultural authenticity & innovative placemaking

✔ Delivers long-term financial & operational excellence

By balancing visionary design with commercial intelligence, Shannon creates developments that are more than just spaces—they are enduring landmarks of beauty, luxury, and purpose.

World Class Clients & Operators:

  • Chadstone logo with the tagline 'The Fashion Capital' underneath.
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  • Close-up of a dark-colored frying pan with a small handle, filled with partly cooked sunny-side-up eggs with runny yolks and the whites beginning to set.
  • VICINITY CENTRES logo with a stylized swoosh graphic.
  • Hermès logo featuring a horse-drawn carriage with a groom standing beside the horse, and the words "Hermès Paris" underneath.
  • Simplified black and white line drawing of a workspace with a desk, computer, chair, and shelves.
  • A black and white cat lying on a cushion or blanket.
  • Black and white line drawing of a cluster of five cats sitting together.
  • Rosewood Hotels & Resorts logo in dark blue text with a thin underline and the words "Hotel Group" underneath.
  • The logo of The Star Entertainment Group featuring a stylized star design above the company name.
  • Gandel logo with a stylized letter 'G' and the text 'Gandel' below, on a black background.
  • A notification message overlay on an image of a laptop keyboard and a cup of coffee on a desk.

Let’s Connect

 

I’m currently open to full-time executive opportunities or scoped advisory roles in property development, hospitality, and mixed-use precincts.

With over 20 years of experience across design leadership, feasibility, and delivery and over $20B in completed projects, I support organisations in:

  • Capital planning, masterplanning to detailed standalone delivery of projects; specialising in mixed-use and hospitality assets

  • Aligning design vision with operational outcomes

  • Architectural & Interior Architecture delivery, with world class designers and in-house capabilities

  • Driving delivery strategy across complex precincts

I'd love to hear from you if you’re looking to embed executive leadership into your team or need targeted support on a high-impact project.

Contact Details

contact@shannoncloete.com