John F Surian, Proprietor & Managing Director
After graduating from university in 1972, John started his career in the specialty sectors of industrial and commercial real estate until in, 1976 he established the Parramatta office which led him to also focus on the residential sector.
This strong personal platform of diversification coupled with the employment of a complimentary, skilled team of professionals combining youth, knowledge, energy and experience as over the past 33 years resulted in the Parramatta office being recognised as being one of Sydney’s leading operations, able to offer a truly broad based “one stop shop” level of service to its many clients.
John, a busy family man as well as advising his many clients and customers, finds time and energy to help the community.
Some positions held both past and present, include:-
§ Chairman 2000 Olympic Games Bid Committee
§ Deputy-Chairman A.O.C. Sydney 2000 Fundraising Committee- NW Region
§ Recipient of the 1993 Business Person of the Year in the Parramatta Awards for Business Excellence
§ Chairman, AOC Western Region Fundraiser for Atlanta Games
§ Chairman of Commercial Division of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Western Region.
§ Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
§ Past President Parramatta City Rotary Club
§ Past Vice-Chairman Parramatta Real Estate Institute
§ Board member of the Northcott Society
In addition to the direct sale, leasing and management of real property, John Surian has acted as real estate advisor and consultant for a diversity of clients including government, corporate, private and international entities.
After over three decades of operating in the region, the firm has developed a keen appreciation of the regional issues, awareness of its stakeholder interests and knowledge to assist clients in their strategic planning and tactical deliberations.

