Deluca founder

Nic De Luca

Nic De Luca is the founder and owner of Deluca and is still passionately involved in the direction of the group, nurturing the culture and ensuring the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Since establishing Deluca in 1993, Nic’s vision has inspired the quality and ethos that has been the foundation of Deluca’s growth into one of Queensland’s most successful construction, development and asset management groups.

In his role as Managing Director, Nic De Luca is in constant communication with the development, investment, and construction divisions, sharing his insights and taking a close interest in how every project and development evolves.

Nic’s unwavering values of trustworthiness, loyalty, honesty, and integrity have built the company’s enduring reputation and cemented relationships with major brands and developers across Australia.

His commitment to social responsibility, willingness to serve and philanthropic vision all contribute to the legacy he is leaving in the community.

MD Nic De Luca
“We lead by example to transform expectations and create a better experience for both our partners and the community.”

Our Leadership Team

Executive - Finance & Operations Director
Cheryl Sorensen
With over 22 years’ experience in finance and accounting across diverse industries, Cheryl’s background and clarity make her a dynamic leader. Her role as Finance & Operations Director draws on her invaluable experience of the complexities of d
With over 22 years’ experience in finance and accounting across diverse industries, Cheryl’s background and clarity make her a dynamic leader. Her role as Finance & Operations Director draws on her invaluable experience of the complexities of development and construction, retail and government services.
Executive - Residential & Childcare Director
Ben De Luca
With a Bachelor of Property Economics and experience delivering complex urban development projects in Melbourne, Ben De Luca brings strong commercial and development expertise to his role as the Residential and Childcare Director. His backgroun
With a Bachelor of Property Economics and experience delivering complex urban development projects in Melbourne, Ben De Luca brings strong commercial and development expertise to his role as the Residential and Childcare Director. His background spans commercial, multi-residential, hotel, and mixed-use projects, where he was closely involved in feasibility, planning, stakeholder coordination, and delivery within highly regulated environments. This experience underpins his leadership across Deluca’s residential and childcare portfolios, ensuring projects are commercially sound, thoughtfully designed and delivered with long term value in mind.
Senior Leadership - Construction Director
Shayne Coltzau
With over 30 years' experience, Shayne brings deep project delivery expertise across civil infrastructure and built form to his role as Construction Director. He has held senior roles with tier 1 construction and development companies, and has
With over 30 years' experience, Shayne brings deep project delivery expertise across civil infrastructure and built form to his role as Construction Director. He has held senior roles with tier 1 construction and development companies, and has run his own business. Along the way he has delivered complex projects for clients including the Department of Defence, the Queensland and NSW State Governments, BHP and Glencore. This experience underpins his leadership of Deluca's construction delivery, ensuring projects are built safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
Senior Leadership - Marketing Director
Marcus Mills-Smith
With over 15 years spanning property, real estate and media, Marcus brings strong brand and commercial expertise to his role as Marketing Director. He has led sales, marketing and communications for a public-private joint venture delivering a l
With over 15 years spanning property, real estate and media, Marcus brings strong brand and commercial expertise to his role as Marketing Director. He has led sales, marketing and communications for a public-private joint venture delivering a large-scale multi-decade development, and has held senior roles with a global real estate services firm and an international luxury media brand. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Marcus leads marketing across the Deluca group, helping each one connect with the people it serves.
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At the heart of our own retail, commercial and industrial developments is a genuine desire to influence lives for the better. We believe that every Deluca project should create a positive legacy for investors, tenants, and partners while contributing meaningfully to the betterment of the community.

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