Shannon Cloete has over 18 years of experience in the international, award-winning design in the property development industry. Working exclusively as a client-side expert on significant Hotels, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Developments. Shannon's signature Sense of Place approach and future visions for strategic developments and investor returns have set new benchmarks to provide iconic design and development projects that allow profitable operations results. 

Shannon has exclusively led Vision and Sense of Place Narratives with operators for notable Hospitality projects, design-to-live projects, and place-making spaces for world-renowned brands and client-side developers.

As a strategic property design director, Shannon’s experience has allowed him to work on notable projects throughout Australia, Asia Pacific, and the world. He brings multicultural sensitivity, a sense of placemaking in design visions, and aspiring bespoke development outcomes. 

Including collaboration with some of the world's most renowned firms, such as the late Dame Zaha Hadid, Foster&Partners, FJMT, and many more.

Shannon’s remarkable ability to forge personal and intricate global relationships is invaluable. His skill in bringing together connections and gaining insights into global hospitality trends has solidified partnerships with joint venture partners in Development and Design.

Shannon has worked with renowned global hotel groups like Rosewood Hotels, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Jumeirah Hotels, and many others. He has led projects in various countries and negotiated complex deals, resulting in iconic developments. This extensive experience has allowed Shannon to deliver a substantial returns and outcomes on his clients’ projects.

Shannon possesses a strong aptitude for collaboration to achieve client objectives. This involves strategic positioning and a compelling design vision that aligns with bespoke outcomes, creating world-class assets forged in beauty and leaving a lasting legacy.