People

Tom Jeffries - Director

After completing a BBS at Massey University in 1985, Tom was employed in the retail property market with Dominion Breweries, Whitcoulls and Colliers before forming Retail Solutions in 1997.

Tom specialises in large format retail and convenience/service properties throughout the country, with an extensive knowledge of provincial New Zealand centres.

Jonathan Curtis - Director

Jonathan joined Retail Solutions in April 2016 after spending 12 years leasing for Westfield NZ and AMP Capital Shopping Centres building strong connections with most Australasian retail brands.

Jonathan brings a strong skill set to the planning and delivery of retail projects with a passion to add value in tenancy mixes, project leasing and retail planning.

Kevin Shen - Accountant

Ken Moore - Director

An experienced Leasing Executive with 20 years experience in the retail investment management industry in New Zealand and Australia- with Westfield, Dexus, QIC, Kiwi Property and CBRE.

Ken is highly skilled in negotiation, planning and retail mixing – working with landlords on a variety of local and major shopping centres, as well as retail agency and multiple mixed use developments in New Zealand and Australia.

Ken is very passionate about property and working with tenants and landlords to create superior environments for people to enjoy.

Joanna Sharpe - Associate Director

Joanna started her retail career in the UK with Marks and Spencer before moving to New Zealand in 2001. Since then she has worked in house for a number of iconic New Zealand retail brands as well as within the asset management sector. Her experience covers Retail Property Management and in house retail, working within leasing, development, acquisitions and disposals from large shopping centres to small bespoke offerings.

She is now an excited and seasoned member of the Retail Solutions team, where she can focus on creating solutions for both retailers and property owners.

Joanna has a Masters Degree in Management Studies and Psychology from Glasgow University.

Bryn Rumble - Junior Associate

Bryn achieved a degree from the University of Otago in 2022 graduating with a bachelor of science, majoring in land planning and development. Bryn has a passion for all things property and more specifically leasing.

Bryn has been with us for a year and a half is a valued member of the team, helping with projects like the Rilato space in Newmarket and other bulk retail spaces.

Adam Featherstone

After completing a Bachelor of Property from the University of Auckland in 2007, Adam has worked in both Real Estate and Property Recruitment representing commercial and retail property organisations across New Zealand.

Adam specialises in retail agency, site selection and tenant representation across the country’s main centres.

Josh Moore - Junior Associate

Josh joined us in 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of our team. Josh works on projects like Tahua Group, Everest Investments, and more. He provides support to Ken, Jon and Joanna.

Kylee Chalmers - Centre Manager

Kylee joined the team on May 1st after South City was taken over by Retail Solutions, Kylee brings a wealth of experience in centre management.

Steve - Facilities Management

Steve joined the team on May 1st after South City was taken over by Retail Solutions, Steve brings a wealth of experience in facility management.

Bridie - Office Support