Steven Grimes
Project Director

Steven Grimes joined the RNA in September 2009 to oversee the Association’s role with its project partner, Lend Lease, in the delivery of the $3 billion redevelopment of the RNA Showgrounds.  Steven brings with him over 22 years professional experience in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States delivering award winning, large scale, mixed use developments. Previous positions include Team Leader for Lend Lease Water Alliance on the Gold Coast, Development Operations Manager and Project Director for Actus Lend Lease in the United States.

Lloyd Dunn
Project Development Manager

Lloyd Dunn joined the RNA in February 2010 in the position of Project Development Manager. Lloyd joins the team with an impressive diversified background over the past 15 years. Roles have included Construction Management, Project Management and as a Development Manager on mixed use projects including commercial, retail and residential as well as Industrial projects. Some of the major organisations that Lloyd has worked for during his career include Fletcher Constructions Australia, Multiplex, Project Strategies Australia, Austcorp, Stockland and some of the major projects include Logan Hyperdome Stage 2, SW1, Woolworths Retail, Residential and Retail at Coomera Waters and multiple projects at South Bank Parklands, Brisbane. Lloyd joins the team having been involved in all facets development from inception to final delivery which allows him to focus on the bigger picture whilst at the same time understanding the micro elements which effect the project.

Brendan Hannan
Project Analyst

Brendan Hannan joined the RNA in October 2009 in the position of Redevelopment Project Analyst. Brendan joins us with a professional background in property investment and development, financial modelling and the financial management of multi-site property operations.  He has worked with organisations which include South Street Investment Management in the UK and Lend Lease Development (UK and Australia).  Brendan is a Chartered Accountant having trained at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Katherine McConnell joined the RNA in December 2009 in the position of Redevelopment Executive Assistant. Katherine joins the team with  varied background over the past 25 years. She has worked both overseas and interstate and roles have included Passport Officer at the  Australian Consulate General - New York, Production Manager for Television Commercials – New York and SBS Television – Sydney.