Michael Buchan appointed Rivergum CEO

Experienced property executive Michael Buchan appointed Rivergum CEO

Rivergum has appointed experienced property executive Michael Buchan as its new Chief Executive Officer, bolstering its leadership structure as part of its continued growth strategy. Michael brings considerable experience in property and development to the role, having worked at Renewal SA as CFO and COO and as CE of the South Australian Housing Trust.

Rivergum Founder Victor Said said the creation of a new, dedicated Chief Executive Officer role was another important step in the evolution of the business following its transition away from retail home builds and into full time project delivery last year. “The last two years have been transformative for Rivergum and I’m immensely proud of the quality housing solutions we’re delivering for South Australia at this critical time,” Victor said.

“We are pleased to have secured an experienced and strategic leader in Michael as we expand our focus on commercial relationship building, land acquisition and development while accelerating our next phase of growth. “The creation of this new role will also strengthen our governance structure, enhancing decision making, transparency and accountability across our new business model.”

Victor will stay closely involved as Founder, focusing on long term strategy for the business as well as product and system innovation – the passion on which Rivergum was built. “Rivergum has a well-established reputation for innovation and quality, cementing their position as South Australia’s leading medium density builder,” Michael said.

“That expertise, quality and capacity is exactly what South Australia needs as we continue to confront the challenges of the housing landscape, and I look forward to working with partners and stakeholders to maximise the opportunity in front of us.”

Michael will commence in the new role from next Monday 2 February.