Hawaiian is proud to have a committed executive team at the helm of the business, all of whom have played a vital role in Hawaiian’s evolution to become a leader within the property industry.
Chiu Chi Wen
Chair
Chiu Chi became Chair of Hawaiian in 2000 and holds several international Board positions. Starting his career with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia, Chiu Chi has been a director of a Malaysian property group since 1979.
Chiu Chi initiated the company philosophy of “the unity of business and people”. Under Chiu Chi’s stewardship the company strives to reflect human values of which we can all be proud. As much as Hawaiian is a business, it is a collective of people that take a long term perspective around the growth of the communities in which we operate.
Hawaiian’s position in the property sector is been directly accredited to the atypical approach. Outside of Hawaiian, Chiu Chi has helped guide many educational organisations in Perth, Kuala Lumpur, Nepal, Thailand and Singapore.
Russell Gibbs
Director And Chief Executive Officer
Russell has been with Hawaiian since 1996 and at the helm since 2000. He is a member of the Wen Family Advisory Council which oversees the Wen Family’s Australian and Malaysian real estate operations.
Russell’s leadership style draws on his approachable nature and big picture vision, which has seen the company grow an extensive property portfolio, including shopping centres, offices, land and hospitality, and employ a team of over 110 people.
Today, the company is a leading West Australian business recognised for having a strong ethos and innovative approach.
The company’s strategy to connect people through places has seen Hawaiian properties become more than just structures, but spaces which encourage people to relax and reconnect with their family, friends and the community.
Russell is also Ex-Chairman of the West Coast Eagles and Chair and Non-Executive Director of Satterly Property Group.
Damian Gordon
Executive Director
Damian has been with Hawaiian since 2002 and is responsible for Hawaiian’s portfolio of land developments. He is a member of the Wen Family Advisory Council which oversees the Wen Family’s Australian and Malaysian real estate operations.
Damian held the position of Hawaiian’s Chief Financial Officer from 2002 to 2017 and has been a member of the Hawaiian board since 2008.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Senior Fellow of Finsia, a Fellow of the AICD and in 2013, he completed INSEAD’s inaugural LEAP (Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice) Program.
Damian is a member of Council and the Finance Committee of Curtin University, a former Director of Youth Focus and a former Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of Amana Living.
Dusan Mills
Non-Executive Director
Dusan joined the Hawaiian board in 2000, bringing with him a valued and diverse set of expertise and experience.
He has a 40 year international background in public and private property development, investment practices, economic development, corporate strategy and organisational behaviour. His work in many countries has spanned the creation and operation of most commercial, recreational and residential property types and includes creation of national parks and new cities. These were accomplished either as Principal or Lead Advisor to prominent multinational investment entities and Governments.
Dusan’s notable appointments include Global Head of Development/ CEO Europe and Asia supervising US 100 Billion in development commitments for an investment arm of the Dubai Government.
Richard Kilbane
Chief Operating Officer
Richard leads the management and strategic direction of Hawaiian’s vast portfolio of retail, office and hospitality assets, utilising his extensive experience in property development and management.
In 2021, after 16 years with the company and from the position of General Manager Office Buildings for Hawaiian, Richard became Hawaiian’s Chief Operating Officer and has steered our company’s mandate to make practical and positive impacts on the lives of others. He believes this genuine approach to business also positively impacts the Hawaiian team; which was evidenced in 2023 when Hawaiian celebrated its 30th birthday with the current team and three decades of Hawaiian alumni.
Richard is the President of the WA Division of the Property Council of Australia. A graduate of the Harvard Business School of General Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and sits on the Board of St. Barts.
When Richard’s not strategising Hawaiian’s next big thing, he’s behind the BBQ cooking up a delicious feast for family and friends–and is often chef at our Hawaiian team events, where no one goes hungry!
Luke Burns
Chief Financial Officer
Luke is the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all financial functions at Hawaiian. His role has a unique focus to balance Hawaiian’s capital investment and long-term financial outcomes of the group.
Luke joined Hawaiian in 2022 and was immediately impressed by Hawaiian’s determination to make a positive impact in the neighbourhoods in which it operates. This drive permeates throughout the Hawaiian team culture, and this was most notable in 2023 when the company celebrated 30 years. This milestone highlighting the passion and connections that Hawaiian has fostered within its team and partners over the years.
Luke is excited by the continued focus on the development of the business with a highly respected team, strong assets and an ongoing focus, involvement, and commitment to create a positive impact.
Luke has more than 20 years’ financial experience in the energy, infrastructure, and agricultural industries. A fellow of CPA Australia, Luke also holds an MBA from Deakin University.
Sandra Holloway
General Manager Marketing & Partnerships
Sandra joined Hawaiian in 2020. With a diverse background in start-ups, established businesses, traditional and social media, and the not-for-profit sector, Sandra excels in developing strong brand identities and strategic initiatives.
She has a proven track record of leading campaigns at some of Australia’s most significant events.
In 2014, Sandra introduced Luster (formerly Instaprint), a social media activation company, to Australia through a partnership with New York’s Breakfast agency.
Sandra’s career began at Nova 93.7, where she spent 12 years building and refining brand strategies in a fast-paced environment. She has a proven track record of leading campaigns at some of Australia’s most significant events. In 2014, Sandra introduced Luster (formerly Instaprint), a social media activation company, to Australia through a partnership with New York’s digital agency, Breakfast.
At Hawaiian, she oversees the brand, marketing, community partnerships, and communications, driving the company’s engagement with stakeholders and reinforcing its position in the marketplace.
An active board member of Women’s Legal Service of WA and Interchange WA, Sandra applies her leadership and brand expertise to further these organisations’ goals.
With her leadership experience and commitment to innovation, Sandra continues to shape Hawaiian’s brand and drive its success in the market.
Stuart Seaton
General Manager, Capital Projects
Stuart directs and manages the delivery of Hawaiian’s CAPEX projects and oversees Hawaiian’s Project and Portfolio Operations teams.
Across Hawaiian’s portfolio of retail, office and hospitality assets, Stuart executes pipeline projects to create the best offerings for the communities in which we operate. A key part of his role, which was newly created in 2022 when Stuart joined Hawaiian, is to identify new development opportunities for the business.
What makes Hawaiian uniquely different, according to Stuart, is our genuine, authentic investment in our team. He believes Hawaiian’s staff retreats, which positively stretch the team, result in strong bonds and a shared desire to fulfil Hawaiian’s big goals and see communities thrive.
With more than 20 years’ property development experience in the United Kingdom and WA, Stuart was senior development manager of the $880 million redevelopment of Karrinyup shopping centre, prior to joining Hawaiian. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science from Napier University, Edinburgh, and is a member of the Property Council of Australia.
Mad about sports; mainly golf, football (aka soccer!) and a keen runner, Stuart loves to travel and visit family in his homeland of Scotland.
Heidi Rodrigo
General Manager Human Resources
Heidi joined Hawaiian in 2015 bringing with her extensive experience in HR strategy, planning and recruitment.
Heidi began her career in 2006 and has spent many years working within government around Australia, including the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Department of Transport and Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
Heidi is an HR Generalist and has a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Management and PR from Curtin University.
Scott Greenwood
General Manager Shopping Centres
Scott joined Hawaiian in 2018 and became General Manager Shopping Centres in 2019; leading the company’s mission to connect neighbourhood communities through Hawaiian’s centres.
Scott is most proud of seeing Hawaiian’s centres become the catalyst for social connection and belonging in our communities. A Hawaiian shopping centre, Scott says, is the heart of the neighbourhood and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Scott was involved in conceiving, planning, negotiating and delivering the Forrestfield Library project at Hawaiian’s Forrestfield; a Western Australian first in connecting a local municipality through retail, delivering a prized asset and legacy for the community. He leads Hawaiian in the acquisition of new neighbourhood centres, always with a goal to ignite social connections.
Scott is passionate about retail trends and listening to what individual communities want from their local centre. He holds a Bachelor of Business, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, is a licensed Real Estate Agent and a member of the PCA Retail Committee, Western Australia.
Always on the go, in Scott’s downtime he likes to workout at the gym or play soccer with mates.
Stuart Kentish
General Manager Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Stuart joined Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa as Resort Manager in 2013. He was promoted to General Manager in 2017.
Stuart saw the position as a great opportunity to be a part of the company that takes pride in recognising its guests and staff as mutually important contributors to its success.
His professional background includes senior roles at Hamilton Island, Ayres Rock Resort, Bedarra Island, Silky Oaks Lodge and also Macquarie Bank. This career diversity has given Stuart a “think outside the box” approach to hospitality management. He is flexible to adapt in creative ways to ever-evolving hospitality environment.
Stuart has a Diploma in Business – Hospitality and an Associate Diploma in Financial Planning.
Jessica Broadley
General Manager Leasing
Jess Broadley joined Hawaiian in 2022, bringing over 17 years of experience in retail project leasing, asset management and strategic advice.
Jess has been at the forefront of retail property in WA working across some of the largest developments in the state, including leasing delivery of the food and beverage precincts within the $800M Karrinyup Shopping Centre development.
As the General Manager of Leasing, Jess is responsible for establishing and executing the leasing vision across Hawaiian’s shopping centres portfolio. Jess is passionate about creating exceptional destinations with her strong network of relationships and a commitment to deliver beyond expectations.
An outcome driven leader, skilled negotiator and effective communicator, Jess brings a range of expertise to the team including master planning, feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation and tenancy coordination.
