Meet Our Team

We pride ourselves on the calibre of our people.

Dug Pomeroy OAM

Executive Chairman

Dug has an unmatched and detailed knowledge of the industry, its networks and operations. His insights, gained over 50 years in development, project management and construction are highly respected and sought after throughout the property industry. Dug’s expertise continues to be an essential reason for Pomeroy Pacific’s position of strength in the industry.

Dug Pomeroy OAM

Executive Chairman

Mark Pomeroy

CEO

Mark leads the strategic direction and operations of the Pomeroy Pacific business. Mark is known for his matchless ability to create ‘the deal’ but also for his appetite for consistent and unrelenting hard work. He is very strategic about the way he works, continually seeking a better way of doing everything for the benefit of the business and our Clients.

Mark Pomeroy

CEO

Talis Sterns

COO

Talis has nearly 30 years of experience in the property, development and integrated resort industries and now has the major responsibility for the successful delivery of all services and projects for Pomeroy Pacific. Talis understands the importance of long term value based decisions and plays an integral role in assisting clients to unlock maximum value from their projects.

Talis Sterns

COO

Dino Russo

National Director of Projects

Dino has over 25 years of experience in the construction and development industry, and a lifetime of lessons learnt; From humble beginnings as a tradesman, Dino’s career progression is a function of his enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism and  drive for better understanding and constant improvement. His consulting expertise and commercial approach have cemented him as a leader, facilitator, and mentor, known and respected throughout the industry by consultants, contractors, and clients alike. Dino has worked on many large scale and complex projects, always looking for ways to do things more effectively, whilst providing sound advice and development strategies, constantly adding value to clients, peers and commercial outcomes.

Dino Russo

National Director of Projects

Nicholas Grear

Head of Development

As Head of Development, Nicholas is responsible for sourcing and structuring development opportunities, conducting detailed project feasibilities, applying for and obtaining planning permits and driving the sales and marketing aspects of our client’s developments.

With a determined and positive approach, Nicholas provides efficient and effective solutions and ensures objectives are achieved, to ultimately deliver the best outcome for clients and end users.

Nicholas Grear

Head of Development

Chong Tan

Director of Delivery & Origination

Chong is the Director of Delivery & Origination and brings more than 20 years of experience delivering major building and infrastructure projects across the public and private sectors. He has led complex capital works programs exceeding $2 billion and worked with clients including federal, state and local government agencies, private developers, operators, consultants and contractors to successfully plan, procure, and deliver high-value, high-risk projects.

Chong is recognised for aligning commercial strategy with delivery outcomes, leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and guiding projects from feasibility through completion with strong governance and stakeholder focus. He brings sharp commercial acumen and deep expertise in governance and risk management, ensuring opportunities are well-structured and delivered with clarity, accountability, and quality.

Outside of work, Chong maintains an active lifestyle and values the discipline and balance it brings. He is actively involved in coaching his son’s basketball team, where he enjoys fostering teamwork, resilience, and confidence in young players while giving back to the community.

Chong Tan

Director of Delivery & Origination

Vlora Thaqi

Associate Director, Sector Lead Aviation

Vlora is an Associate Director at Pomeroy Pacific and Sector Lead for Melbourne Airport (APAM), driving sector growth, client strategy and team performance across a complex infrastructure portfolio. She has a strong understanding of APAM’s governance, risk and commercial environment, delivering projects aligned with stakeholder expectations. Known for her clear, pragmatic leadership, Vlora focuses on building high-performing teams and achieving commercially sound outcomes.

Vlora Thaqi

Associate Director, Sector Lead Aviation