Jim is a founding Director of Primewest, (1995)
Having experienced forty years in the property industry in Australia, Jim is an influential and well respected figure and mentor. His expertise include the acquisition, development and management of retail and large format retail properties, and purchasing and renovating heritage buildings in Perth’s CBD. His vast knowledge of the retail industry has given him a unique insight and outlook when sourcing investment properties and opportunities for investors. Jim’s first foray into retail was opening his own Hi Fi store in the early 70’s.
Holding a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from Curtin University in Western Australia, Jim’s interest in Science continues today and is fulfilled through his long term association and philanthropic support of Australian organisations including; Ear Science Institute Australia, The Leukaemia Foundation and The Perron Institute (Neurological and Translational Science). His support includes funding Post Graduate students and research.
Jim’s passion for Music, Sport and the Arts have led to his involvement in a number of successful West Australian enterprises including founding one of the first specialist sound system stores in Perth, Douglas HiFi, the Floreat Athena Soccer Club (The Litis Stadium), Venn Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and most recently The Rechabite, an entertainment venue hosting live music, theatre and performance.
Jim is a responsible manager under the AFSL.