As the Head of International Research, Cushman & Wakefield, Dominic leads the insight and analysis teams across the APAC and EMEA regions, in addition to leading the national research function for Australia/New Zealand. In all roles he oversees the timely production of strategic thought-leadership and research with a focus on understanding key market drivers and what they mean in practical terms for real estate occupiers and investors. Dominic’s background is in academia with an Honours degree and a PhD in Population Geography. He has authored a range of peer-reviewed publications as well as a wide array of professional conference presentations. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management at the University of Queensland. Dominic’s analysis includes studies of the urban environment at both micro through to macro levels. This analysis includes investment and leasing trends in commercial real estate, residential need assessments, centres network strategies, industrial land demand studies and strategic economic development opportunity studies such as the Brisbane CBD Retail Business Development Study. In recognition of this expertise, he has also given evidence before the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland as an independent expert witness.