Delivering an Interim Executive to strengthen property governance and strategic direction for a religious organisation in Victoria
The Brief
Future Leadership™ was engaged by an religious organisation in Victoria to appoint an Interim Property Director following the departure of the previous executive. The organisation required urgent leadership to review and optimise its extensive property portfolio, which included high-value non-parish assets.
The assignment demanded a senior property executive with deep expertise in asset management, stakeholder engagement, and sensitivity to the organisation’s religious and cultural context. The successful candidate would need to navigate complex challenges while fostering trust across internal and external stakeholders.
The Process
Future Leadership™ undertook a comprehensive search process tailored to the organisation’s needs.
Key steps included:
Future Leadership’s interim executive practice implemented a rigorous and efficient search process to meet the urgency of our clients’ requirements. Leveraging our extensive network of interim property executives, we identified 13 qualified candidates within seven days of the initial briefing. Each candidate underwent a detailed evaluation, focusing on their technical expertise, strategic acumen, and cultural alignment with our clients’ values and mission. From this pool, five exceptional candidates were shortlisted.
The selected candidate was a senior property executive with over 20 years of experience managing large and complex property portfolios. Their proven track record in asset optimisation and stakeholder engagement made them the ideal choice to guide our client through this transitional period. The interim executive brought gravitas and a problem-solving mindset, which were critical for navigating our clients’ unique challenges.
Top 5 Capabilities
Stakeholder Relations
Built trust and alignment across a large leadership cohort during a sensitive transformation.
Strategy and Purpose
Enabled clarity around the Target Operating Model and its strategic implications.
Adaptability and Resilience
Navigated a high-pressure environment with composure and focus.
Communication and Influence
Fostered honest dialogue and shared understanding of priorities.
Organisational Capability
Prepared the division for long-term reform through structured planning and leadership development.
The Outcome
The process resulted in the appointment of a seasoned property executive with over 20 years of experience. The interim leader delivered a full external review of the property portfolio, identified actionable recommendations, and enhanced governance practices.
Key achievements included:
- Strategic prioritisation of non-parish assets.
- Expert advice on property sales, leases, and joint ventures across 10 core city properties.
- Guidance on insurance renewal and accurate asset valuations.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships and cross-departmental collaboration.
Following a successful 12-month interim term, the candidate was appointed permanently, reflecting their transformational impact
"The appointed Interim Property Director exceeded all expectations, delivering transformative insights that have positioned us for sustained growth and mission alignment."
