About
Professional Summary
Ben is a property professional within the retail project leasing team, with a particular focus on building and developing retail linkages. With extensive experience across the property industry, Ben’s role sees him developing and implementing leasing campaigns for retail properties and projects to accelerate the success of retailers and clients.
Ben’s strong background in property audit and critical experience working with both commercial and retail assets, equips him with a holistic understanding of the property industry and the ability to provide clients with a superior level of retail property expertise.
Accomplishments
Invaluable experience working with a diverse range of retailers and building strong client relationships.
An informed understanding of multiple different asset classes, resulting in the ability to depict unseen potential of retail properties and projects.
- Dedication to clients and continual development of industry knowledge.
Education
Macquarie University – Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
Arizona State University – Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
HarvardX (Harvard University online) – Certificate in Contract Law
NSW Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 - Certificate of Registration No. 03729872
Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SHORE)
Services
Skills
Service Lines
Property Type
My Team
My Team
My professional knowhow stems from an extensive career in retail property development, project leasing, site acquisition and disposals and property management.
I joined Colliers International after holding the position of National Business Manager for Stockland Commercial for 9 years. During this time I was responsible for the acquisition and disposal of just over $750M worth of Retail and Commercial assets.
Prior to my Capital Transactions role in Commercial Property, I was the Regional General Manager Leasing for the Stockland Shopping Centre portfolio.
Prior to Stockland, I was the National Leasing Manager for Lend Lease Retail here in Australia. I worked on some of Australia’s leading Retail projects including, Casuarina Darwin, Melbourne Central, Sunshine Plaza and Smithfield in QLD and Woden in the ACT. I was the Lend Lease Asset Manager for the Kiwi Income Fund and worked on several of their retail projects in New Zealand.
Prior to Lend Lease, I was a National Director with Jones Lang Wootton in both WA and NSW and ran the National Project Leasing team for again some of Australia’s best retail assets and Portfolios.
I also have a lengthy career in the media working for John Fairfax and Sons in TV and Radio for many years.
Michael Tuck is a licensed retail property expert and the Director of Colliers Retail Leasing NSW, Australia. As a market leader, Michael specialises in premium retail leasing solutions for landlord and retailer brand clients, high-street flagships, new-to-market brands and retail development project campaigns.
Experienced in retail lease negotiations, property marketing and project strategy; Michael shares a wealth of market knowledge and experience, developed through a diverse career working in-house for global retail brands and executing campaigns as a trusted agent for the industry’s leading landlords.
Delivering campaigns across a diverse range of retail assets and brand classes, Michael’s track record covers the full spectrum of retail brand categories including: premium brands, fashion & accessories, entertainment, food & beverage, service retail, health & wellness, childcare and general merchandise retail brands.
Michael’s extensive retailer and landlord network, combined with access to Colliers' global network, positions Michael as a retail market leader and trusted advisor to accelerate your retail project's success.
To schedule a market presentation or discuss our services to accelerate your success, please get in touch.
James is a property professional within the retail project leasing team, with a particular focus on building and developing retail linkages.
James’s role sees him developing and implementing leasing campaigns for retail properties and projects to accelerate the success of retailers and clients.
James’s strong background in retail projects and critical experience working with both commercial and retail assets, equips him with a holistic understanding of the property industry and the ability to provide clients with a superior level of retail property expertise.