Darren Ellis

Darren Ellis is the managing director of Countrywide Properties, a company he co-founded in 2012 to capitalize on opportunities in Christchurch following the Canterbury earthquakes. With a 24-year background as Scentre’s construction general manager, he played a pivotal role in overseeing major shopping mall projects, including the $790 million Westfield Newmarket. Ellis emphasizes the importance of relationships in business, particularly his partnership with Mike Sullivan, which has been instrumental in expanding Countrywide's footprint in the property development sector.