Chairman’s Report

By way of an update from the Board of Directors I am pleased to announce the continuation of the all-important Association research projects. Following on from the release of the State of the Industry 2020 reports in September last year, we will deliver a Storage Industry Snapshot in the second half of the year. It will include a Market Overview, the Storage Industry Gauge (the SSAA’s very own indicator of market performance), Industry Trends and Industry Benchmarks. Insights will include the Nikki Greenberg is the world’s top real estate futurist. She will take us on a journey into the future as she explores the convergence or real space and cyber space. She will take a dive into innovation, disruption, sustainability, robots, cities, architecture and the built environment.

Linda Sharkey is an expert in valuing self storage assets across Australia and NZ and works as the Divisional Director of Self Storage Valuations and Advisory at Cushman and Wakefield. Linda will provide her unique insights of the industry and the investment metrics that underpin the current market and the evolving drivers of demand for self storage.

Following the speaker sessions, the SSAA will host a networking function which includes a 3-course meal and drinks overlooking the spectacular Sydney Harbour. l

Ivor Morgan, Chairman SSAA

impact of COVID-19 on our industry over the past 12 months.

The Association will continue to invest in regular research each year and in 2022 will deliver another full report on the State of the Industry. This report which will include extensive industry research and combine the results of engagement with members and consumers via surveys.

I am also looking forward to seeing many of you at the Storage Summit in Sydney on 5 August. The day will commence at 2pm with a stellar line-up of speakers including Stephen Scheeler, Nikki Greenberg and Linda Sharkey.

Stephen is the former CEO with Facebook, Australia and NZ where he guided Facebook’s unprecedented rise from a quirky start up to a media and technology titan. He will discuss the power of technology, the future of business and the new paradigm of 21st-century leadership.

RELIABLE, HIGH SECURITY PADLOCKS FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS

Lock Distributors have been distributing and developing security for self-storage since 1986.

Protect your business and lock into profits using our top quality products, friendly customer service and unparalleled expertise. High security • Pick-proof • Thousands of key changes • Range of styles Call us today to find out about a FREE display stand.

AUSTRALIA Toll Free 1800 28 77 24 T 02 9890 3844 F 02 9630 5701 E service@lockdistributors.com.au lockdistributors.com.au NEW ZEALAND Toll Free 0508 562 533 E service@lockdistributors.com.au