Brad Charles is one of Australia's most experienced client-side Project Directors, with a career delivering some of the country's most significant hospitality, tourism and mixed-use developments. He specialises in transforming complex ideas into commercially successful destinations that guests return to time and again.
As the former Senior Manager of Design and Delivery at The Star Entertainment Group, Brad led the delivery of the $375 million Gold Coast expansion before overseeing planning for the landmark $2 billion Broadbeach Island Masterplan, including approval of its five-tower mixed-use precinct. He was also a key member of the Queen's Wharf Brisbane bid team, giving him extensive experience navigating complex planning, stakeholder and government approval processes.
Today, Brad works alongside venue owners, developers and boards to deliver projects ranging from boutique refurbishments to major hospitality, sporting and mixed-use developments. Known for combining strategic thinking with practical delivery experience, he helps clients reduce risk, maximise value and create exceptional places people want to visit.
James Stay is a Project Director with more than 35 years' experience delivering construction projects, development management and client-side project management across Queensland. With qualifications in Construction Management from QUT and a career spanning Tier 1 builders, top project management consultancies and his own construction company, James brings practical expertise across every stage of the project lifecycle.
His experience includes major developments, commercial buildings, hospitality venues, education facilities, multi-residential projects, office fitouts and complex refurbishments. Notable projects include Dreamworld's WhiteWater World expansion, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, David Jones Brisbane, Central Queensland University campuses and numerous private and government developments.
Known for his calm, methodical approach and strong technical knowledge, James works closely with clients, consultants and contractors to reduce risk, solve complex challenges and deliver successful project outcomes.