Chris Lillis - Pindan Pty Ltd
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Title: Director, group dwellings
Business: Multi-disciplined property and construction company
Total employees: 25
Reporting directly: 25
Accomplishments
Employed at Pindan at the age of 18, Chris Lillis progressed in the company to become a registered builder in 2002.
The company’s managing director then approached him to put together a business plan for Pindan Homes over a six-month period.
As a result of the plan, Mr Lillis says, business has increased significantly, with Pindan benefiting from improved technical support.
Training and succession plans have been developed for all staff.
In 2005, Mr Lillis was made director, group dwellings, and is an integral part of the Pindan executive.
Career guides
• Be organised and regimental in your use of time.
• Be fair, consistent and equal.
• Build lasting personal relationships.
• Always spend time and money on training.
• Be an open communicator who is concise and diplomatic.
• Develop a solid in-house training and development scheme, and a succession plan.
Personal/community
Mr Lillis won the 2005 townhouse of the year award and the 2005 MBA special projects awards (Mandurah War Memorial).
He has worked with Midland Brick to remove brick waste off-site for recycling.
Top tips
“Regardless of your background, what you are willing to become is the only reality that counts.”