Founding Directors

Oceanic Property Developments was established in Australia to oversee new projects in Western Australia.

Chris Fitzpatrick is the CEO of Oceanic Property Developments and a highly experienced real estate developer with a career spanning more than four decades. Since 1978, he has personally sold, built, and developed hundreds of residential homes, senior housing facilities, and a broad range of commercial properties.

Chris brings deep expertise in rezoning, development strategy and sales. He has led numerous successful rezoning applications with a 100 percent approval record—an achievement that reflects both his strategic insight and his ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Known for selecting quality projects that strengthen communities, Chris prioritizes developments that earn public and political support. He has cultivated partnerships with leading international developers who collectively have delivered thousands of residential and commercial spaces worldwide.

Chris understands the challenges inherent in development. He approaches these realities with a commitment to listening carefully to all stakeholders and balancing their concerns with financial viability. His focus is on delivering projects that incorporate meaningful public services and contribute to long-term community wellbeing.

A proud Australian born in Fremantle, Western Australia, Chris established Oceanic and its international partnerships to facilitate high-quality real estate development in Western Australia. Under his leadership, the company is positioning itself as a major contributor to the region’s future growth.

Oceanic and its partners are family-owned and operated businesses—a legacy Chris values deeply. As a father of two and grandfather of four, he is committed to building developments that contribute positively to Western Australia for generations to come.

Lisa Edwards

Lisa Edwards has spent nearly fifteen years in strategy consulting and visual facilitation, partnering with executive teams to lead high-impact strategic sessions focused on clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution. Over the course of her career, she guided organizations in articulating compelling strategic direction and translating complex thinking into clear, actionable outcomes.

Lisa also served for seven years on the board of the Greater Victoria Housing Society, including two years as Board Chair, gaining firsthand governance experience within a large affordable housing organization. In addition, she has experience in real estate sales and development. She brings this combined expertise in strategy, governance, and development to Oceanic Property Developments, contributing a rigorous, thoughtful approach to community-focused projects..

Rod Coleman

Rod is a co-founder of Oceanic Property Developments, and has extensive experience in property developments specializing in residential, industrial, and commercial projects.

He brings several decades of industry experience to the role, much of which was established through his involvement in two family-owned development companies.

Rod’s primary expertise lies in the development of shopping centres, particularly within the WA and QLD markets. His involvement in these regions has allowed him to cultivate a deep network of industry relationships and connections.

He has played a key role in delivering design and functional outcomes across numerous community‑focused projects, consistently contributing meaningful value to the broader community.

Born and raised in Western Australia, Rod is a proud West Australian with a strong commitment to fostering growth and delivering meaningful value to his surroundings.

Oceanic and its partners are family‑owned and operated businesses committed to delivering high‑quality projects that contribute to the prosperity of Western Australia.