Our people

Focussed on scaling Assemble’s business nationally by delivering sustainable returns for its investor clients and providing housing choice for Australia's renters and homebuyers, Assemble's senior leadership team oversees the strategic growth of the organisation and lead a multidisciplinary team of sector specialists.

Executive leadership

Assemble’s Board of Directors oversee the governance and strategic direction of the business.

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Angela Emslie

Independent Chair

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Kris Daff

Managing Director

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Graham Hodges

Non-Executive Director

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Deborah Kelly

Non-Executive Director

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Nick Dowling

Non-Executive Director

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Michelle Tierney

Non-Executive Director

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Andrew Major

Non-Executive Director

Executive leadership

Assemble’s senior leadership team oversees performance of the business and of the assets Assemble manages on behalf of its investor clients. They are supported by a multidisciplinary team of sector specialists spanning property, construction, finance, investment, asset operations, ESG, marketing and communications. Together, they bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to scaling the delivery of over 17,000 homes by 2034. 

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Kris Daff

Managing Director

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Carolyn Viney

Chief Executive Officer

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Tom Billings

Chief Investment Officer

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Matthew Sweeney

Chief Financial Officer

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Emma Telfer

Chief Operating Officer

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David Allt Graham

Head of Development

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Sam Delmenico

Head of Delivery

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Shelley Jenkin

Head of Asset Management

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