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The state institute’s latest board addition comes with a background in tech strategy.
Jeff Batten was named to the new, non-member director position at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) board meeting on 26 May 2023.
Mr Batten is the co-founder of UBH group, a technology-focused consulting and professional services business, which he established after an extensive career in the army where he served as a special forces communications officer, among other roles. He trained in computer science as an undergraduate and later pursued business studies and has held a number of senior business development and advisory roles.
REIQ said that it has selected Mr Batten because he is “passionate about people, process and technology and has extensive experience in advising businesses on how to transform their information domain requirements”.
Citing his experience as a special forces officer and as a business adviser, the organisation spoke of his strategic thinking.
“Having led challenging projects around the world as a Special Forces Officer and as a strategic business advisor, Jeff has proven himself a leader of technology experts and has recognised abilities driving strategic business outcomes in the defence and private sectors.”
REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella welcomed him to the board, touting the breadth of business and technology expertise and experience he would bring.
“I’m confident that Jeff’s considerable technological prowess will be invaluable to the REIQ and our support of the real estate profession at a time when data and cyber opportunities and challenges are growing in risk, complexity, and sophistication,” Ms Mercorella said.
“His ability to understand technical requirements and implement fit-for-purpose technology will aid the REIQ in empowering its members with appropriate cyber-related education and digital optimisation.”
Mr Batten said he is looking forward to working with the other members of the REIQ board to further its goals and contribute to its data and digital-related pursuits.
“It’s an exciting time to be part of an organisation such as the REIQ that’s dynamic and continually making strategic moves to ensure it stays ahead of the issues and needs of its members,” Mr Batten said.
“I see innumerable opportunities for Queensland real estate businesses in adopting and harnessing technology to enhance their operations and resilience, and I’m eager to bring new ideas and strategic input to help get them there.”
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Juliet Helmke
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