FinTech Magazine June 2020 | Page 146

ACUMENTIS

Craig Ulrick , Acumentis ’ Chief Information Officer , discusses the company ’ s rapid expansion , digital rebirth and the brand culture which made it all possible

146

F ounded in 1982 as LMW , Acumentis ’ presence in the Australian real estate industry has been long and distinguished . Representing the only property valuation and advisory services firm on the ASX , the company currently employs over 300 people across 40 offices spread around the country , including Sydney , Brisbane and Perth . Capable of providing a range of services , such as residential property valuations , strategic portfolio advice , data analysis and agribusiness , Acumentis ’ breadth of knowledge is matched by its desire for expansion . Having acquired several other valuers over the course of its existence , most recently in mergers with MVS in 2017 and Taylor Byrne in 2018 , the company finally decided to rebrand itself in 2019 to reflect its new commitment to digital transformation .

Having joined the company two years ago , as the excitement of its expansion was fully underway ,
JUNE 2020