Sydney Roosters CEO Joe Kelly on Property, Business & Leadership

In this episode of Talking Real Estate with John Gibson, John and Mark Warren sit down with Joe Kelly, Group CEO of the Sydney Roosters and Easts Group, for a fascinating conversation spanning sport, business, leadership and property.Joe shares the journey that took him from growing up in Scone to senior roles across some of the biggest names in Australian and international sport, including the North Sydney Bears, Chelsea FC, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Sea Eagles and ultimately the Sydney Roosters.They explore what it takes to run one of Australia’s most successful sporting organisations, the importance of culture and long-term planning, the Roosters’ growing property and investment portfolio, the expansion of rugby league into the United States and how AI is already changing the way professional sporting organisations operate.Joe also opens up about his own property journey, buying his first apartment in London while working at Chelsea, the lessons he’s learned along the way and why he believes getting into the property market early and taking a long-term view can make such a difference.A wide-ranging conversation with one of Australian sport’s most experienced administrators, offering a rare look behind the scenes of the Sydney Roosters and the thinking that drives success both on and off the field.