Shaping tomorrow’s skylines: Exal Group’s Dr. Bay Yeo is Australia’s Real Estate Personality of the Year

Honoured for leading sustainable developments and landmark projects that redefine urban living across Australia and beyond

Dr. Bay Yeo, Founder and Group Managing Director of Exal Group, to be honoured as the Real Estate Personality of the Year in Australia. The distinction celebrates his leadership in property development, construction, and asset management, as well as his influence in advancing sustainable real estate practices across borders. 

Transformative developments in Australia and beyond 

Over his career, Dr. Yeo has delivered more than AUD 200 million worth of projects in Australia, spanning luxury apartments to specialist disability housing. Currently, he is leading a portfolio of ambitious developments, including a 916-bed student accommodation project in Perth. Set to achieve a 5-Star Green Star certification, the project also secured the 2023 PropertyGuru Best Student Accommodation Project Award in Australia. 

His impact extends internationally, with Exal’s office in Borneo driving a GreenRE-certified, 269-lot master-planned housing estate. More recently, he secured the master plan for a AUD 1.8 billion development in Fremantle, strengthening the pipeline of transformative projects under Exal Group’s banner. 

Academic and professional recognition 

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Yeo’s expertise is rooted in academic excellence. He holds a doctorate in engineering from Curtin University and has received industry recognition as Western Australia Young Engineer of the Year by Engineers Australia, as well as inclusion in the Business News 40 under 40 list. 

Celebrating his distinction 

The Real Estate Personality of the Year award highlights individuals whose careers have left a lasting mark on the property sector. Dr. Yeo’s dedication to sustainable practices and his ability to lead projects of scale and impact exemplify the qualities the honour seeks to celebrate. 

The prestigious title will be formally presented on 19 September 2025 at Shangri-La Sydney, as part of the 8th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia). 

Gynen Kyra Toriano, Digital Content Manager at PropertyGuru, wrote this article. For more information, email: [email protected].