Wel.Collaboration and expertise is our foundation

Company Background

Wel.Co is a dynamic development firm dedicated to enhancing and curating Australian communities. Founded by Andrew Welsh, Wel.Co has consistently raised the bar in the property development industry, delivering some of Australia’s most renowned and fastest-growing communities.

With over 50 years of combined experience in residential, commercial/retail, and mixed-use developments, Andrew and the Wel.Co team continue to set new industry standards to craft carefully planned, livable, and connected communities where people can thrive.

The team’s talent, expertise, and foresight have enabled early land acquisitions within Australia’s fastest growth corridors, unlocking undervalued opportunities and constrained sites, and delivering exceptional communities that have become home to thousands of Australians.

Executive Team

Andrew Welsh
Managing Director

Andrew’s innate ability to problem solve has enabled him to successfully source development opportunities and acquisitions and see them from approval stage to completion. His commercial marketing acumen and practical execution experience has achieved outstanding results, with his single-minded focus and tireless work ethic constantly inspiring others.

As a professional footballer in the Australian Football League, Andrew’s honesty, courage and dependability saw him become Vice Captain of Essendon Football Club. Today, in business, his dedication and success have secured him equally high standing.

Luke Heathcote
Chief Investment Officer

Luke’s background as a trusted senior financial and governance professional has seen him work with some of Melbourne’s leading property professionals, with 15 years’ senior management experience across a broad range of private and public entities including roles with nationally recognised builders and infrastructure companies.

Luke’s practical experience is backed up with CPA and FGIA memberships, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce.

Clare Tayt
Chief Operating Officer

Clare has over 15 years of experience in the Australian property industry, spanning developments, business operations, financial management, brand, communications, ESG and strategic leadership. As Chief Operating Officer of Wel.Co, Clare leads the company’s developments, finance, sales and marketing, and corporate strategy functions. She plays a pivotal role in driving growth across a national portfolio of residential, mixed-use, and social infrastructure projects, with a focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and delivering thriving communities.

Clare is passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening capital and partner relationships, and delivering thriving communities that balance commercial success with long-term social value.

Management Team

Russell Gwynne
National Head of Developments

Steve Fairbairn
Head of Wel.Co Realty

Richard Fulcher
Head of Developments (QLD)

Brendan Bailey
National Sales Manager

Nick Shopov
Financial Controller

Development Team

Joel Calcinotto
Development Manager

Guy Harris
Development Manager

Daniel Toms
Development Manager

Patricia Lima
Development Manager

Michael Mortimer
Assistant Development Manager

Nick Gorman
Assistant Development Manager

Chelsea Benfield
Assistant Development Manager

Alastair Timms
Development Cadet

Marketing Team

Amber Chadwick
Project Marketing Manager

Sarah Caulfield
Project Marketing Manager

Hannah Emmelhainz
Project Marketing Manager

Sales Team

Lerreace Camenzuli
Project Sales Manager

Heath Penbrook
Project Sales Manager

Kyle Cheney
Project Sales Manager

Ashlee Warde
Sales Host

Finance and Operations Team

James Kingsford
Senior Management Accountant

Amit Kotecha
Senior Finance Business Partner

Febin James
Management Accountant

Genevieve Roberts
Executive Coordinator

Our Vision

Inspired by new possibilities and forward thinking, we are bold challengers in an evolving industry. We seek to do things better and smarter. Always nimble and adaptable to change. Beyond bricks and mortar. Beyond streets and pavements. Beyond house and land.
We create moments.
We help deliver dreams.
We curate communities.

We deliver well beyond.

Our Expertise

We have assembled a team of industry leaders and change-makers to challenge the status quo and keep Wel.Co at the property development forefront. Each person is an expert in their field and we come together with a shared passion to deliver the best outcome with absolute confidence.

Our Values

People and relationships are at the heart of what we do. As a trusted name in the property industry, we take pride in working collaboratively to fulfil promises on time and with integrity. In a dynamic and inclusive culture, our people are free to think differently and explore the possibilities that lead to exceptional communities.

Empowerment.

We empower our people to make decisions for the business, creating a nimble, efficient environment that delivers the best outcomes. We offer the freedom to explore new possibilities, and in the process, realise our true potential.

Passion.

We are passionate about helping purchasers imagine their dream home and creating places people want to live in. More than just delivering smart design ideas, outstanding value and uncompromised quality, our personalised service demonstrates just how much we love what we do.

Inclusive.

We are an inclusive organisation that sees strength in diversity and offer equal opportunities to everyone. Our culture is about celebrating unique differences, be it amongst ourselves or in the communities and places we build. Together, we work hard to deliver results, but we do not take ourselves too seriously.

Trust.

We have a proven track record of delivering beyond expectations, a trusted name in the property and construction industry. We offer reliable investments for people in an ever-changing market, a promise of unshakeable integrity and future-forward thinking.