JLL Head of Value and Risk Advisory - Australia & New Zealand, Dale Winfield said John has more than 15 years’ experience advising in the Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Energy sectors across Australia, UK and Europe.

“John brings a wealth of global valuation, property and leadership experience to JLL which will greatly benefit the broader JLL business and our clients,” he said.

Mr Gunthorpe was previously Agribusiness Director - VIC/TAS for valuers Herron Todd White.

John worked in the UK market until 2022 as Director of Valuation and Advisory Services for CBRE, where he advised on major infrastructure and energy projects including Heathrow Airport and Bristol Airport Expansions, High Speed Two Rail and National Grid.

Mr Winfield said, “John is an experienced valuer and property consultant with particular specialisations in advising on poultry, equine breeding and training, dairy, viticulture, plantation forestry, and post-farmgate processing assets, as well as large-scale pastoral and cropping properties.” 

Mr Gunthorpe also has significant experience within the energy sector advising on solar, battery storage, electrical, and gas transmission apparatus, as well as major infrastructure, mining and gas projects across Australia and the UK.

“John regularly undertakes valuation assignments for a range of clients including legal practices, government departments, institutional, corporate, and private clients,” Mr Winfield said.

Mr Gunthorpe holds a Bachelor of Business Management (Real Estate & Development) from the University of Queensland and is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute and Certified Practising Valuer (AAPI CPV)