Directors

Our exceptional team – led by directors Nick and Tom Emmett – comprises development and project managers, estimators, site managers and safety personnel. We go beyond tasks, fully immersing ourselves in every project. Our pride in our work and the satisfaction of achievement is what drives us, with many members having been part of Emmett for more than 15 years.

Nick Emmett

Nick Emmett

Director

Tom Emmett

Tom Emmett

Director

Nick Emmett

Director

Nick is the Managing Director of Emmett, an Adelaide-based property development and construction business in the medical, retail, residential, office and industrial markets. Nick was appointed Managing Director of Emmett in 2005 and has successfully led the organisation since this time. He is responsible for the development pipeline of the organisation, its strategic direction, and its property investments. Over the past 18 years, under Nick’s leadership and direction, Emmett has developed some $600m of real estate across SA and Australia.

Nick is passionate about the property industry and has some 27 years of experience having commenced his career as a real estate agent with Stanton Hillier Parker followed by managing the Industrial team at CBRE before entering the development industry in 2002, forming a business with his father and brother.

Nick has served on the Property Council’s South Australian Division Council for a number of years and as Vice-President of the Division Council from 2017 to 2023. He was appointed President of the South Australian Division Council in March 2023.

Tom Emmett

Director

Tom is the Director and Co-owner of Emmett, overseeing all design and construction activities. With 30 years of experience, he leads an experienced team of Project Managers, Site Managers, and other construction personnel and has overseen close to $600 million of development in all sectors within Emmett.

Since graduating with an Honours Degree in Building from the University of South Australia in 1996, he began his career at Built Environs, quickly ascending through the ranks and contributing to some of the state’s largest projects.

Tom joined the Council of the Master Builders Association of South Australia in 2017 and served as Deputy President from 2019 to 2021 and then continued on to President from 2021 to 2023. He has also chaired numerous Committees, including the Commercial Contractors Committee.