James
Connell

As both an agency principal and a highly respected industry mentor, James Connell stands as one of the most influential figures in Melbourne real estate. A driving force behind the rise of Marshall White & Co, James has played a pivotal role in transforming the company into Melbourne’s premier luxury real estate agency.

Renowned for his exceptional ability to identify and cultivate top-tier talent, James has assembled a team of the industry’s brightest stars, shaping the next generation of real estate leaders. His unwavering commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technology, and elite training programs has ensured that Marshall White remains at the forefront of a fiercely competitive industry.

Under his dynamic leadership, the wholly owned Marshall White Group has grown into an industry powerhouse, employing over 350 professionals and achieving more than $5 billion in annual sales.  

The Marshall White Foundation

Founded in 2015, the Marshall White Foundation was born from James’s passion to making a difference in the lives of Melbourne’s most vulnerable. Established with an initial $100,000 investment from Marshall White, the Foundation has since evolved into a self-sustaining force for good, dedicated to driving meaningful change through strategic charitable partnerships.

While closely aligned with Marshall White in raising awareness, the Foundation operates with complete independence, ensuring its governance and decision-making remain solely focused on its philanthropic mission. Its long-term vision is to build a perpetual corpus—an enduring financial foundation—where earnings can be distributed in whole or in part to support those in need.

Since its inception, the Foundation’s corpus has grown to an impressive $4 million dollars enabling it to contribute over $750,000 to vital charitable initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to expanding its reach and impact, together with the ongoing financial support of the Marshall White group, the Marshall White Foundation continues to be a powerful force for positive change in the community.