#4 - Adrian Hondros; Rental Crisis, Rural/ Regional Property & Recession Philosophy

The Finance Show With Joe

In this episode, Joe is joined by Adrian Hondros, the Managing Director of Hondros Consulting. Together, they dive into thought-provoking subjects that shape the real estate landscape. They shed light on the rental crisis, exploring its complexities and potential solutions. Additionally, they uncover the hidden opportunities of rural and regional properties, sharing valuable insights on their unique advantages. Lastly, they delve into their personal philosophies on recessions, offering valuable perspectives on navigating economic downturns. Get ready for an engaging conversation that blends expert knowledge and philosophical reflections, all geared towards empowering your financial journey.
Adrian Hondros, Managing Director, Hondros Consulting.

During his career Adrian has been a CEO, Board Chairperson and Managing Director. His career in Financial Services started months before the October '87 share market crash and continued until 2016. Over that time he had responsibility for insurances companies, fund management firms, private banks and financial advice businesses.

Most notably in 2002 Adrian was General Manager of National Australia Bank's national financial planning business and then of NAB's Private Bank across Australia and Asia. After that he joined HBOS Australia just before the GFC and was CEO of St Andrew's Australia, an insurance, financial advice and funds and funds management business.

St Andrew's was soon acquired by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in 2015 and Adrian became the Executive General Manager of CBA's Private Bank and was a director and Chair of Commonwealth Private Ltd. The Private Bank had operations across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Adrian's responsibilities included personal and commercial banking, financial advice and a private office service for the wealthiest families.

After a transformational experience at INSEAD's Advanced Management Program in Fontainebleau, France in 2015, Adrian become CEO of Porter Davis Homes in Australia.

While not ever having been in construction previously, he successfully lead one of Australia's largest home builders at the time to exceed its five year earnings plans 2016-2021 and worked closely with Genet Jeanjean to significantly develop and grow the leadership and professionalism of the business.

Hondros Consulting was launched in June 2022 and now has business clients across commercial construction, financial services, executive recruitment, property development, property advice and management, insurance related, global consulting, global funds management and property tech companies.

The focus of Hondros Consulting is Leadership, Strategy and Governance and Adrian works closely with founders, business owners, boards and CEOs to accelerate and develop their business plans in this regard. Hondros Consulting will often enable leadership development, the creation of a Strategy on a Page and the establishment and Chairing of Advisory Boards.

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