Gerard Coutts
Managing Director / Cheif Strategist
Gerard Coutts offers a lifetime of practical involvement in the planning and property industry, resulting in a distinguished integration of disciplines stemming from a variety of roles, including:
- Architect – Buchan Group Architects
- Project Manager – Burns Bridge Australia
- Business Development manager – Delfin Lend Lease
- National Acquisitions manager – large-scale residential and community development projects in retail, specialist medical and commercial projects
- National Acquisitions manager – community and land development
- Lecturer and Tutor – University of Melbourne, Faculty of Architecture
- Lecturer and Tutor – RMIT University, School of Property, Construction and Project
Management (part-time)
Gerard’s engagement in teaching and training in the tertiary education sector enriches the integration of theory and practice, and pioneers best-practice development in the research undertaken by Gerard Coutts & Associates.
Gerard is an innovator, consistently challenging conventional thought on the planning, design and development that shape the spaces in which we live and work. His extensive links with practitioners, policy-makers and academics keep him at the forefront of innovation in the industry.
Gerard Coutts has affiliations to numerous professional, academic and government bodies, including:
- Architects Registration Board (Victoria)
- Australian Institute of Project Management
- Master Builders Association (Victoria)
- Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria)
- University of Melbourne
- Member: Victorian Local Governance Association
- Member: RMIT University School of Public Art
- Member: Business Network Group
Louise Vines
Manager, Quality Assurance
Louise Vines brings to Gerard Coutts & Associates a wealth of experience in research, project management, and operations, including a high-level management position at Eastern Health, and significant contributions to the UDIA Professional Development Program.
Louise’s key responsibilities at Gerard Coutts & Associates include overseeing quality assurance processes, practices and operations across the organisation.
A proactive approach to complex project requirements sees Louise driving continuous improvement around how the firm provides services to stakeholders and clients with budget accountability, OH&S guidelines and systems management at the forefront of her focus.
Kate Smyth
Marketing/Client Services (in Association)
Kate Smyth brings to Gerard Coutts & Associates substantial experience in marketing and client services based on her rich experience in the funds management and property sectors.
Kate’s professional background encompasses marketing and management positions with Centro Properties Group, MCS, Lifestyle Property Investments and Orchard Funds Management.
In addition to her industry experience, Kate applies the rigour and discipline from her years as a former Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete to the professional arena, and has affiliations to the Australian Institute of Marketing and Australian Research Institute.
Teagan Durbridge
Manager, Client Services
Teagan Durbridge’s role within Gerard Coutts & Associates team has evolved over two years.
Since joining the firm, she has overseen the company’s myriad and diverse administrative tasks, ensuring smooth internal operations for the team, while coordinating the interface between Gerard Coutts & Associates and other property, planning and development professionals.
With a wealth of professional support experience behind her, Teagan continues to apply her administrative expertise to all areas of Gerard Coutts & Associates
Her contact with clients forms a critical part of her role adding value to the consultant-client relationship ensuring the smooth flow of information and the timely delivery of all communication.
In addition, Teagan coordinates briefing sessions, manages data pertaining to tender submissions and devises social media strategies for the company.