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Explore the Viking Careers page to discover extensive resources for professional and mentoring opportunities. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking to share your expertise, or wanting advice from those in your desired industry, our platform connects Churchie Old Boys across generations to share knowledge and engage with one another.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
About Alastair
Alastair has worked in property development at OPD for over 15 years and has delivered numerous office park campus developments in South East Queensland. In addition to office parks, Alastair has delivered a variety of commercial projects, including office, industrial, retail and childcare. Prior to coming to work for the family business, Alastair worked for PwC and as a property lawyer.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
Why did you volunteer to be a mentor?
I have been lucky enough to learn a lot from mentors over my life and would like to attempt to repay that debt.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
How would you have benefited from this experience if you had the opportunity to be a mentee early in your career?
Getting as many perspectives as possible can be a great advantage in making career decisions.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone starting in your industry?
It is competitive, be hungry, try to think differently, and learn how to understand processes done by those around you.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
I hope to give back to a community that I feel I have benefitted from greatly.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What inspires or motivates you?
The people around me, my friends, family and colleagues. Each person has an attribute that I admire and strive to encompass.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
About Alastair
Alastair has worked in property development at OPD for over 15 years and has delivered numerous office park campus developments in South East Queensland. In addition to office parks, Alastair has delivered a variety of commercial projects, including office, industrial, retail and childcare. Prior to coming to work for the family business, Alastair worked for PwC and as a property lawyer.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
Why did you volunteer to be a mentor?
I have been lucky enough to learn a lot from mentors over my life and would like to attempt to repay that debt.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
How would you have benefited from this experience if you had the opportunity to be a mentee early in your career?
Getting as many perspectives as possible can be a great advantage in making career decisions.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone starting in your industry?
It is competitive, be hungry, try to think differently, and learn how to understand processes done by those around you.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
I hope to give back to a community that I feel I have benefitted from greatly.
Alastair Henderson (2004)
Development Manager
What inspires or motivates you?
The people around me, my friends, family and colleagues. Each person has an attribute that I admire and strive to encompass.
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