MEET THE COMMITEE
Kylie Davis
Founder & President
Kylie Davis is a proptech entrepreneur, commentator and speaker on proptech and innovation in real estate and the host of The Proptech Podcast. She is the founder of her own startup, Real Content, and a co-founder of content marketing automation proptech HomePrezzo which was acquired by ActivePipe this year.
Kylie has an MBA from the University of NSW and a 25-year career across media and big data, holding senior editorial and marketing roles at Fairfax, News Corp and CoreLogic and now consults to a range of technology companies including OpenAgent, ActivePipe and Dynamic Methods.
Chris Mason
Secretary
Chris Mason is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years across diverse sectors, including telecommunications, technology, and sustainability. He has a proven track record of success in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and financial performance for high-growth businesses.
Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Bestrane Group, Chris oversees all aspects of the company's operations, including strategy, finance, customer delivery, and business development. Prior to this, he held key leadership roles at Infoactiv, where he successfully led business expansion across multiple markets.
Chris's experience extends beyond the private sector. He served as Chairman of the Australia Mobile Telecoms Association's MobileMuster program, where he spearheaded initiatives to improve the sustainability and recycling of mobile phones.
John Minns
Director
Connecting people, proptech and performance is a passion for John.
As a leader in the residential property sector for over 25 years, John has been part of the evolution of real estate in Australia. He is a passionate advocate for delivering transformation and great client experiences through technology.
John is an ongoing investor and partner in real estate and technology. In 2021 he took on a contract as the NSW Property Services Commissioner with a focus in sector uplift through professional standards, innovation, and trusted and customer centric regulation.
AJ Chand
Director
AJ Chand is a dynamic proptech entrepreneur who has founded multiple startups and mentors early-stage property technology start-ups.
With expertise in product design and go-to-market strategies, AJ is passionate about leveraging technology to improve the real estate industry.
His collaborations with organisations tackling homelessness and community challenges demonstrate his commitment to proptech for good.
Featured in prestigious media outlets like AFR, Channel 7, Channel 9, news.com.au and SKYNEWS, AJ is renowned for his innovative approach and community impact.
As a licensed real estate agent and a technologist, he offers invaluable advice to founders, ensuring their technology aligns with industry needs.
Advisory Committee
Kylie Dillon
WA & SA Chapter
David Howell
Residential Advisory Committee
Hedy Ivanoski
Erik Tveitnes
Chris Havill
