CEO

Sally O’Connell

Sally O’Connell is a distinguished leader in Australia’s finance and real estate sectors, known for her strategic foresight, business acumen, and commitment to excellence. With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently driven innovation, transformed businesses, and mentored high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results.

CEO

Sally O’Connell

ABOUT Sally

Sally began her career in finance, specializing in capital-raising initiatives for property-backed funds, private equity investments, and aviation assets at Investec. Her deep understanding of financial structures and investment strategies allowed her to seamlessly transition into the real estate sector, where she quickly established herself as a trusted advisor in Melbourne’s luxury property market.

Sally O’Connell is a distinguished leader in Australia’s finance and real estate sectors, known for her strategic foresight, business acumen, and commitment to excellence. With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently driven innovation, transformed businesses, and mentored high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results.

Sally began her career in finance, specializing in capital-raising initiatives for property-backed funds, private equity investments, and aviation assets at Investec. Her deep understanding of financial structures and investment strategies allowed her to seamlessly transition into the real estate sector, where she quickly established herself as a trusted advisor in Melbourne’s luxury property market.

Her expertise led to a prominent leadership role at Macquarie Bank, where she served as the Victorian Segment Head of Real Estate. In this capacity, Sally leveraged her industry knowledge to develop best practices, provide strategic insights, and empower real estate professionals with transformative financial solutions.

Building on her success in finance, Sally moved into executive leadership positions within the real estate industry, overseeing strategic growth and market expansion. Her ability to balance operational excellence with client-centric service has been a hallmark of her leadership style.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Sally is deeply committed to industry advocacy and professional development. She has been an influential figure in the RiSE Initiative Australia, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellbeing within the real estate sector.

Sally’s leadership is defined by her ability to anticipate market shifts, embrace innovation, and cultivate enduring relationships. Whether guiding businesses through transformation, mentoring the next generation of industry leaders, or advocating for mental health awareness, she remains focused on shaping a progressive and sustainable future for real estate.

Her unique combination of hands-on property industry experience and an extensive finance background has positioned her perfectly for the leadership role at Abercrombys.