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Michael Marquette MAICD  (Co-President)
Born and raised in Newcastle, I attended The University of Newcastle and completed two years of the Bachelor of Medicine degree.

Whilst studying I worked for Grace Bros and also tutored children each week in mathematics. After two successful years of study I decided to start my own business selling hydroponic equipment which was to change my future direction forever. What was intended to be a short break from University quickly became an incredibly fast growing business career and within two years I owned the second largest hydroponic retail chain in Australasia.

After selling the business I spent almost 12 months travelling the world, spending time in Asia, Europe and North America. I was incredibly fortunate to meet a real estate agent in New York and from that point on my future was decided. Once I returned to Australia I commenced work as a sales agent and I soon became Managing Director of a large real estate office in Sydney.

Simon Turner and I worked on the concept around the formation of Marquette Turner for thousands of hours in 2006 and we have been incredibly fortunate to work closely with Christine Watson who is a founding member of our team. The inspiration and constant innovation that she brings is enormous and I am extremely excited to have her as Director of our company.

With so much planning and development in the pipeline I am looking forward to the growth of our company in 2008 and I am thrilled to be studying my Masters of Business Administration at Deakin University which will enhance the development of the Marquette Turner brand, raising our service bar ever higher

Michael Marquette
Director
Contact Details
Email: michael@marquetteturner.com.au
Phone: 0433 170 170
Mobile: 0433 170 170
Fax: 1300 767 926
Simon Turner BA MA MAICD  (Co-President)
Born in England, I was brought up travelling the world, finally settling in Australia as a teenager.

Whilst my family laid their hat in Melbourne, I soon moved to Canberra after being accepted as an Officer Cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy. I graduated with a degree in Politics and History as an Intelligence Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.

My first posting was to Richmond in Sydney where for the next three years I travelled with our transport aircraft working primarily with the army throughout Asia and the Pacific. Having worked during many crises, including the Bali bombings, one of the most life-changing experiences was my tour in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan. Such experiences have proved invaluable.

Upon return, I was posted to HMAS Kuttabul at Potts Point where I completed my Masters degree in International Law and eventually retired.

Having already gained some valuable experience in the real estate industry and it was a natural career progression.

Over the next couple of years, together with Michael Marquette, we learned from some of the best agents in the industry at some of the best independent and boutique agencies.

During this time we honed our ideas of how to innovate, rejuvenate and raise the bar in the real estate industry.

Marquette Turner is the result and I am incredibly proud that the company bears my name.

Simon Turner BA MA
Director
Contact Details
Email: simon@marquetteturner.com.au
Phone: 1300 737 778
Mobile: 1300 737 778
Fax: 1300 767 926
Christine Watson JP  (Senior Vice-President)
Born in South Australia Christine was raised in a family where real estate was a way of life,with her father owning a real estate agency in Adelaide.

Christine has one son James who studied at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill and is now studying at The University of New South Wales.

Christine has had extensive industry experience working in recruitment, training and residential real estate. Working in suburban franchise offices and the NSW Head Office for LJ Hooker Business Solutions, she has amassed an enviable list of achievements and a wealth of knowledge. Her life-long commitment to the industry and her determination to change the status quo is one of the many attributes that attracted both Simon Turner and I to Christine.

Christine is an amazing individual who has a set of personal values that embody trust, reliability and follow through. She is a consummate professional who lives real estate as a lifestyle rather than an occupation. She is a rare person who once committed to a task can be relied upon to get the job done to the highest possible standard. She is a vital contributor to our company and adds substantial depth to our management team. As a Director of the company she leads by example and is an inspiration to all around her.

Christine has an incredible soul and spirit and as Marquette Turner continues to grow and develop, her skill set and ability to lead and mentor will become even more valuable. It is with enormous pride and respect that I write about Christine Watson and am extremely thankful to have her leading our team as well as a fellow student at Deakin University studying her Masters in Business Administration.

Michael Marquette
Contact Details
Email: christine@marquetteturner.com.au
Phone: 0414 352 680
Mobile: 0414 352 680
Fax: 1300 767 926
 
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