Jimmy O'Brien

Experience

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  O'Brien Furniture Manufacturers Ltd

  Aug 1986 - Jan 2006

  Managing Director

  Manufacturers of upholstered Residential and Commercial Furniture.

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  Colliers-International

  Mar 2006 - now

  Specialising in North Shore based Industrial Property.In his ninth year with the Colliers North Shore team. Having come from a successful background of sales, marketing and manufacturing and a director of his own business for 20 years Jimmy has built up a vast network of property developers, investors, architects, designers and corporate businesses both retail and commercial. With a broad knowledge as both a tenant and investor in the commercial property market his wide range of skills and extensive network will be an asset to any future clients. Jimmy was promoted to manager of the Industrial team on the North Shore in early 2008. Through specialisation and a commitment to true team work he and his team have sold property in excess of $600 Million and negotiated innumerable leases.With a strong focus on finding property solutions for his clients Jimmy and his North Shore Industrial team has successfully represented AA Insurance, Easi Yo Products, Sealegs, Johnson Controls, Electronic Navigation and Maxwell Marine to name a few.Recent success includes the sale of 10 Rothwell Avenue for a sum in excess of $13million the largest industrial sale and lease on the North Shore in 2011. Jimmy was also on the project team that contracted the sale of 23.8 hectares of Albany land late 2013.He and the team at Colliers transacted close to $300 million of sales during 2013.Number 1 broker for Colliers North Shore and finishing in the top 20 brokers for Colliers NZ in 2011.Jimmy is constantly in the top 10% of Colliers brokersCurrently serving on:The Board of Trustees for Westlake Boys High SChoolWestlakers Commitee- Westlake Boys High School Old Boys.Scout Association : Leader Coatesville Scout Group.Jimmy can assist with the following :* Tenant Representation* Investment Property* Industrail and Commercial Leasing* Industrial and Commercial Investments* Land and Subdivision Sales* Valuation* Property Management* Development opportunities Show less Specialising in North Shore based Industrial Property.In his ninth year with the Colliers North Shore team. Having come from a successful background of sales, marketing and manufacturing and a director of his own business for 20 years Jimmy has built up a vast network of property developers, investors, architects, designers and corporate businesses both retail and commercial. With a broad knowledge as both a tenant and investor in the commercial property market his wide range of skills and extensive network will be an asset to any future clients. Jimmy was promoted to manager of the Industrial team on the North Shore in early 2008. Through specialisation and a commitment to true team work he and his team have sold property in excess of $600 Million and negotiated innumerable leases.With a strong focus on finding property solutions for his clients Jimmy and his North Shore Industrial team has successfully represented AA Insurance, Easi Yo Products, Sealegs, Johnson Controls, Electronic Navigation and Maxwell Marine to name a few.Recent success includes the sale of 10 Rothwell Avenue for a sum in excess of $13million the largest industrial sale and lease on the North Shore in 2011. Jimmy was also on the project team that contracted the sale of 23.8 hectares of Albany land late 2013.He and the team at Colliers transacted close to $300 million of sales during 2013.Number 1 broker for Colliers North Shore and finishing in the top 20 brokers for Colliers NZ in 2011.Jimmy is constantly in the top 10% of Colliers brokersCurrently serving on:The Board of Trustees for Westlake Boys High SChoolWestlakers Commitee- Westlake Boys High School Old Boys.Scout Association : Leader Coatesville Scout Group.Jimmy can assist with the following :* Tenant Representation* Investment Property* Industrail and Commercial Leasing* Industrial and Commercial Investments* Land and Subdivision Sales* Valuation* Property Management* Development opportunities Show less

  • Director - General Manager - Colliers International -

    Mar 2006 - now

  • Associate Director - General Manager

    Mar 2006 - Jun 2012