Broll announces appointment of two Africa business executives

Brad Gee, former COO at the Dolmen Group, a property developer and management company in Pakistan, has been appointed as MD of Broll Kenya. Both appointments were effective from 1 July 2015.

Gordon Bell

Bell brings with him a track record of outstanding success, including the turnaround of Killarney Shopping Centre and turning a derelict industrial portfolio into a profitable business during his tenure as CEO of City Property Administration. With a wealth of experience and knowledge in African real estate markets, his core skills include property and project finance and property management.

Malcolm Horne, CEO of the Broll Property Group, says they are thrilled to welcome Bell to the role of director on their African operations, which employ around 500 people on the ground outside South Africa, working closely with Leonard Michau, director for Broll West African business units. Bell and Michau will jointly head Broll's African operations.

Career achievements

Australian Gee brings with him a wealth of real estate knowledge and emerging markets experience. He has worked in Australia, Dubai, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam as well as Europe. One of his career achievements include the restructuring of the then failing property management arm of Dolmen Group.

Brad Gee

"These executives will further strengthen our African business as we are currently at various stages of expansion into other countries in Africa," says Horne with the group having just opened in Ivory Coast and shortly to open in Botswana and Cameroon. Gee takes over from Jonathan Yach who was appointed in the initial phase of setting-up Broll Kenya.

Horne says these executive appointments will further strengthen the Africa business from an operational perspective as the group continues to explore opportunities in both opening new offices and service lines across the continent.

Passion for Africa

Bell and Gee have the experience and skills needed and they are both passionate about Africa and mentoring. He says in Africa particularly, one needs the passion to mentor people beyond their capabilities as often, South African professionals tend to underestimate the quality of expertise in Africa.

Commenting on his appointment, Bell says: "I am excited to be part of the Broll Property Group. The company has a solid reputation in the market and trust that my diverse background coupled with my passion for real estate and Africa will enable me to identify areas where I can add value to the group," Bell comments.

Bringing 30 years of experience to the Broll Property Group, Gee will be able to share his vast knowledge and develop leaders of tomorrow. "I am very excited to be joining the Broll Kenya team as MD and I look forward to working with and through the team to develop the people and the systems to enable the delivery of world class management practices," says Gee.