meet the mcconnell bourn team

any organisation is only as good as the people in it.

we’re lucky enough to have some of the most dedicated, motivated and experienced real estate professionals. the passion we talk about is evident in everyone who is part of the mcconnell bourn family – and you’ll see that for yourself whenever you meet us   and them!

have a look through our team gallery and get to know us all a little better >>

Matthew Bourn
Jill Lawson
Natasha Mcpherson
Jill Henry
Nahid Coventry
Steven Kourdis
Andrew Howden
Michael Pasalich
Lesley  Bassam
James Matheson
Polly Chan
Rob Elphinston
Roslynne Rogers
Rachel Whitehead
Vienna Norouzi

Matthew Bourn

Matthew Bourn Director

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widely respected within the industry, and consistently one of the top performing agents throughout the entire upper north shore of sydney, matthew bourn is the director and founder of mcconnell bourn and he has worked hard over many years to earn a reputation built on the highest level of service and outstanding sales results for his clients.

whatever dealings you have with matthew, you immediately feel confident of an outstanding result. having been in the profession for 14 years, matthew has achieved ongoing property success across changing markets and his long list of repeat clients are the first to offer their endorsement of his talent, dedication and commitment to providing superb service. matthew is proud of the fact that over 70% of his business comes via referrals.

matthew prides himself on his passion for his work and his commitment to his great team, which he believes is the key to a successful business. matthew encourages great communication between team members and a commitment to service, training and technology.

Jill Lawson

Jill Lawson Licensed Real Estate Agent

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with her warm and approachable manner, tireless work ethic and wealth of expertise, jill lawson brings a calm, confident and professional approach to your sales experience.

acting on her lifelong passion for real estate, she re-entered the industry in 2001 working in the roseville/lindfield area. she made the switch to the team at mcconnell bourn estate agents in 2007.

a long-term roseville resident, it's her depth of local knowledge combined with a proven track record that has seen jill develop a loyal client following on sydney's north shore.

her achievements have been recognised by a number of the industry's highest awards and she regularly attends training seminars in an effort to provide her clients with the most up-to-date information and best possible service.

in addition to her experience within the real estate industry, jill owned and ran a leading corporate signage company, servicing many of the large corporations throughout australasia.

a proud mother of two adult children, she is an active member of the roseville chase rotary club as well as an avid yacht woman.

jill believes in continually setting new benchmarks in both service and results, assisting her clients to achieve their ultimate real estate goals.

passion, commitment, results

Natasha Mcpherson

Natasha Mcpherson Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0433 566 026
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working as an integral part of matthew bourn's successful sales team, client care is of the highest importance to natasha.

natasha's youthful enthusiasm, outstanding negotiation techniques and a natural empathy with the needs of her clients have particularly contributed to the outstanding success and market share achieved by mcconnell bourn.

with experience in the accountancy profession, nastasha brings to the team outstanding communication skills and has structured her role in a meticulous, professional and highly organised way.

natasha's relaxed, friendly style is an asset to both purchasers and vendors alike. natasha thrives on delivering a superior service and strongly believes in nurturing and building long term relationships with her clients.

Jill Henry

Jill Henry Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0416 493 555
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jill has always possessed a passion for real estate and her background in property improvements and maintenance gave her the desire and the drive to take the step into property sales.

having always lived and been educated locally, she is able to offer her love and knowledge of the area with genuine enthusiasm. jill's clients have found, that along with her being honest, hard working and professional, she offers personal service and considers communication with her clients as second to none.

jill has already enjoyed success in the local real estate market yet she felt to continue this growth and to be able to offer clients even more, it was important to align herself with a progressive company with similar goals. so she started researching and it didn't take long to discover the decision was easy. mcconnell bourn was the obvious choice and the right choice.

Nahid Coventry

Nahid Coventry Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0414 416 697
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having specialised in the relocation industry for many years, nahid has assisted many families relocating from all parts of the globe. in this capacity nahid provided a comprehensive settlement program ranging from purchasing or renting a home to locating schools, thus giving excellent local and market knowledge of the north shore and excellent client service.

a local resident for many years, nahid's persistence, honesty and local knowledge have seen her achieve many record sale prices. perfectly in-line with mcconnell bourn's philosophy of six star service, nahid's professional and attentive nature ensures that every client enjoys a seamless and stress-free experience throughout the sales process.

Steven Kourdis

Steven Kourdis Licensed Real Estate Agent

mobile : 0402 555 675
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steven has lived in the area for 30 years and the kourdis name is synonymous with local lindfield business.

steven's passion for providing excellent customer service comes from working for over 17 year in the retail industry including the family business and several of his own cafes. this is evident and well reflected in his day-to-day dealings with colleagues and clients.

steven lives by the fact that "when you have product belief then selling comes easy".

steven has exceptional communication and negotiation skills which is evident in the many record sale prices and dominant market share he has achieved.

Andrew Howden

Andrew Howden Sales Manager - Wahroonga

mobile : 0423 264 989
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with more than 20 years of experience selling real estate in london, andrew has acquired the skills to successfully and confidently operate in every type of real estate climate.

andrew is a successful and dynamic individual. he is an articulate and persuasive communicator, confident at all levels, with a polished manner and appearance. when meeting andrew you are instantly aware that he is both charming and a character with a personality that entices you to find out more about him and what he has to say.

renowned for his analytical mind and direct, no nonsense approach, andrew is passionate about real estate and prides himself in being an honest, hard working team player. strong attention to detail, clear and concise client communication and impeccable standards have proven to be a winning combination to achieve outstanding results for his clients time and time again.

Michael Pasalich

Michael Pasalich Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0412 313 834
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Raised and schooled, and now back living on the upper north shore, Michael knows first hand what makes living in this part of Sydney so desirable. After finishing at Knox Grammar School in Wahroonga, Michael went on to complete a Bachelor of Business at UTS Ku-ring-gai, majoring in marketing.

Michael's transition to the Real Estate Industry was inspired by a passion for the upper north shore and a desire to work closely with the local community. Prior to Real Estate, Michael spent six years working both locally and internationally in pastoral positions within Christian organisations.

With a genuine love for people, Michael brings a high level of care, honesty and transparency to the experience of selling your home and is wholeheartedly committed to attaining the best results for his clients without compromising on integrity and honesty in the process. A gifted communicator with an ability to build quick rapport is what makes Michael a skilful and influential negotiator.
With energy, passion and determination, Michael loves selling property on Sydney's Upper North Shore.

Lesley  Bassam

Lesley  Bassam Licensed Real Estate Agent

mobile : 0402 054 392
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A Licensed Agent, Lesley has over 10 years of Real Estate sales experience in the Wahroonga and Turramurra areas. Her strong negotiation and communication skills, ensure her clients are constantly updated during the sale of their home, enabling a stress free experience all around. Lesleys upfront and honest approach in building trust with her clients, has over the years, yielded successful sales results and many happy clients.

Also a local resident, Lesley appreciates all the Upper North Shore has to offer, great schools, fabulous restaurants and cafes, and its expansive open parks and sports fields, certainly the ideal location to bring up a family.

James Matheson

James Matheson Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0415 419 442
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a life long resident of the upper north shore and coupled with an exemplary career in sales and marketing has enabled james to build a solid association of friends, colleagues and clients.

james sociable qualities and uncanny ability to allow his clients to feel at ease, often belies his uncompromising attention to detail and dedication to providing exceptional service. James leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit to achieve the highest possible result for his clients.

james straight forward approach and preference for open communication inspires the trust of his clients while his business acumen, assured negotiating skills and market knowledge inspire their confidence.

Polly Chan

Polly Chan Licensed Real Estate Agent

mobile : 0432 432 722
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taking north shore as her family home, polly has extensive knowledge and familiar with the lifestyle in the area.
her multi-lingual skill fluently in english, cantonese and mandarin benefited her in developing her comprehensive personal networks in the community and overseas database.
with her background in prestige merchandise giving her the advantage in negotiation process in the north shore real estate market.
supported by combination of her honest, natural enthusiasm, understanding approach and attention to details, polly’s rapport with clients helps entrust a successful transaction.

Rob Elphinston

Rob Elphinston Residential Sales Executive

mobile : 0402462891
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Roslynne Rogers

Roslynne Rogers Licensed Real Estate Agent

mobile : 0414 262 769
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Rachel Whitehead

Rachel Whitehead Sales Associate

mobile : 0412 303 212
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as a pivotal member of matthew bourn's sales team, rachel thrives on providing a high level of client care and support. joining mcconnell bourn to pursue her passion for real estate, she aspires to build upon her career as an integral part of our team.

rachel has an extensive background in real estate, professional services and the travel industry and has played pivotal roles in international event co ordination, marketing and human resources. having been the right hand support to company ceo's gives rachel an edge in understanding the importance of excellence, integrity and honesty in business. rachel has also completed studies in marketing and real estate and has previously supported a top agency principal whilst working in brisbane.

having grown up on the north shore, rachel has recently returned after working, studying and travelling in queensland and abroad and is delighted to be able to call the north shore home once again.

Vienna Norouzi

Vienna Norouzi Sales Associate

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