Elders has appointed John Talbot as Head of Commercial Real Estate, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its footprint in the commercial property sector.
Mr Talbot joins Elders with 40 years of experience working in Sydney, Melbourne and internationally across capital markets, agency sales, and professional services. Until recently, Mr Talbot led the Asia Pacific Valuation Advisory and Consulting platform for JLL, comprising 700 property professionals across 13 countries. As Head of Commercial Real Estate, Mr Talbot will lead Elders’ efforts to build their commercial offering and market presence in regional centres and capital cities. His appointment follows recent strategic acquisitions in Tasmania and New South Wales.
Elders Real Estate already services key commercial sectors including office, retail, hospitality and tourism, industrial, and land and development. The company’s integrated approach combines professional expertise with community trust, offering clients a seamless experience across Australia.
Mr Talbot, who is based in Sydney, said he is excited to join Elders at a time of strategic growth.
“There is enormous opportunity in commercial property, and Elders is uniquely placed to meet that demand,” Mr Talbot said.
“Elders has a deep connection to local communities and with the commercial market evolving rapidly, clients are looking for trusted partners who understand both the market and the people.
“Elders has that balance through legacy, reach and reputation. I’m looking forward to building on that foundation to deliver a stronger commercial offering.”
Elders EGM Network Tom Russo said John’s leadership will be instrumental to grow the company’s commercial real estate capabilities.
“John’s experience and vision align perfectly with our strategy to become a one-stop shop for real estate clients across Australia,” Mr Russo said.
“John brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on expertise that has been honed over decades in the commercial property sector.
“His professionalism, leadership and deep understanding of market dynamics will be invaluable as we scale our commercial real estate offering. We’re confident that John will build on our existing offering to drive growth and set a new benchmark for excellence across our network.”