About Grista Group
A South East Queensland property group focused on land supply, essential services and neighbourhood retail, accessing opportunities shaped by genuine local insight.
ABOUT
Brisbane-based development and investment firm
Grista Group operates across land supply, essential services and neighbourhood retail in South East Queensland.
The team brings together development, planning and investment capability. This allows us to understand the full lifecycle of a project and make decisions with clarity, grounded in how each corridor is evolving.
We work with established local operators and prioritise discipline over volume.
GEOGRAPHY
Why South East Queensland
South East Queensland continues to grow at a steady and sustained pace. Population gains, infrastructure investment and ongoing lifestyle migration are shaping how the region evolves, particularly across outer corridors where much of this growth is being absorbed.
Supply of housing and essential services has not kept pace, creating consistent demand for well-located development.
Our focus is on areas where growth is most evident — including Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and the western spine. These locations are supported by clear demographic and economic fundamentals.
Population Growth
Local government areas such as Ipswich and Logan continue to grow faster than the state average, supporting demand for housing and community assets.
Infrastructure Investment
Transport improvements, health and education facilities, and projects connected to the 2032 Olympics are strengthening connectivity across the region.
Supply Constraints
Lifestyle migration and relative affordability continue to draw people into the region. In many areas, demand consistently exceeds available supply.
FOCUS AREAS
Where we concentrate
Land Supply
Strategic land aligned to infrastructure, services and future development.
- • Land subdivisions
- • Housing estates
- • Townhouse sites
Essential Services
Assets communities rely on, underpinned by non-discretionary demand.
- • Early learning
- • Medical and allied health
- • Specialist accommodation
Neighbourhood Retail
Everyday retail and services for growing catchments with limited competing supply.
- • Grocery-anchored centres
- • QSR and fuel
- • Sport and recreation
APPROACH
How we select and deliver
Projects are selected through a disciplined assessment process. We evaluate suitability, community need, planning pathways and the fundamentals that support consistent outcomes.
Local insight shapes how risk is understood. Our experience across planning, development and investment allows us to identify what matters early and respond with clarity as projects evolve.
We prioritise long-term relevance over short-term positioning, and maintain a level of detail across every stage of a project's lifecycle.
TEAM
Leadership
Vass Stammes
Director
Vass leads Grista Group's design and development delivery functions, overseeing planning, design and project execution across the portfolio. With over a decade of experience in town planning and property development across South East Queensland, he has played key roles in delivering complex projects across multiple asset classes. His deep understanding of the planning framework and delivery process drives strong design outcomes and efficient execution. Vass ensures alignment between development strategy, design quality and project delivery to support long term value creation.
Jake Taylor
Director
Jake is responsible for leading Grista Groups strategy and investment activities. He brings more than fifteen years' experience across development, investment and capital markets, shaped through roles at Citibank, Westpac and Morgans Financial. His deep understanding of the South East Queensland market and long-standing local networks inform the Group's strategic direction and investment approach. Jake also oversees operational performance across the Group, ensuring alignment between strategy, investment and delivery.
James Kelder
Director
James leads Grista Group's financial direction, overseeing funding strategy across the Group's development and investment activity. With over a decade of experience in commercial property and development finance, including senior roles at National Australia Bank and Green Finance Group, he brings deep expertise across complex capital structures and property transactions. James provides disciplined oversight across feasibility, funding execution, and lender engagement, ensuring each project is supported by robust, strategically aligned financial strategies.
Lillian Ingram
Senior Associate
Lillian is embedded in the Group's daily operations, shaping the way people, processes, and projects come together. She supports people initiatives, internal coordination and project administration with a practical, solutions-focused approach grounded in her experience across People & Culture. Her organised, dependable style enhances operational efficiency, strengthens compliance, and contributes to a connected, high-performing team culture.
Chris Zhao
Associate Director
Chris Zhao brings strong capability across land acquisition, development assessment, and financial analysis. With experience in investment and acquisition analyst roles, he applies a practical, data-driven approach to evaluating sites, testing feasibility, and identifying opportunities within high-growth corridors. His industry networks further strengthen the Group's ability to source quality opportunities and move decisively in competitive markets.
Ginevra Marsden
Senior Associate
Ginevra supports Grista Group's operations and project coordination, bringing structure, clarity, and consistency across day-to-day delivery. With a background in operational management, she plays a key role in refining workflows, coordinating documentation, and strengthening communication across teams. Her calm, methodical approach supports reliable execution and contributes to a smooth, well-organised operational rhythm across the Group.