Team

Ben Cottle

Managing Director

Ben Cottle is the managing director of Corio Developments, a respected property developer delivering high-quality, community-oriented residential projects across NSW. With over three decades of experience in property and construction, Ben is a recognised industry leader known for his deep understanding of design, delivery and stakeholder needs. His hands-on leadership and commitment to meaningful, well-considered development underpin Corio’s work across retirement living, land lease communities and residential projects. Guided by a long-term vision and grounded in local knowledge, Ben ensures each project reflects its community and leaves a lasting legacy.

Jim McBirnie

Development Director

Jim has over 18 years of experience in the development sector, with a strong background in both built form and land development. He has led the delivery of major projects across the living sector, including hotels, master planned communities, rental, and seniors living developments. At Corio Developments, Jim oversees the entire development pipeline—managing site acquisition, feasibility, planning approvals, construction, and sales. His comprehensive approach ensures developments are delivered with strategic insight, commercial rigour, and a focus on long-term value.

David Matthews

Development Manager

Dave is an accomplished Development Manager with over 30 years of experience in civil contracting, master planned communities and land subdivisions. Dave oversees the construction work of all Corio Developments subdivisions where we act as both developer and Principal Contractor. His extensive background in civil contracting provides invaluable expertise to Corio and the teams he manages ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality communities.

Chris West

Assistant Development Manager

Chris is a skilled Town Planner and Development Manager. Chris is experienced in a diverse range of projects including large scale master planning, subdivisions, land lease communities, seniors living, and build-to-rent in both Queensland and New South Wales. Chris’s pursuit of excellence and ability to navigate complex developments enables us to execute on our pipeline of metro and regional assets.