Steamships Appoints Alan Heyns as Property Division CEO to Drive Next Growth Phase
21 October 2025
Steamships is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Heyns as Chief Executive Officer of its Property Division, Pacific Palms Property (PPP). He takes over from Russel Sy in a planned succession move.
Managing Director of Steamships, Chris Daniells, said, “Alan takes on the role at an exciting time for the company as both Steamships and PPP prepare for a period of sustained growth over the next three years. Alan’s contributions to the development and execution of the vision for PPP’s Property Development and his strong understanding of the business and PNG, positions him well to lead the division forward.”
Most recently, Alan served as Property Development General Manager of PPP, where he led the property development lifecycle from concept development through to project delivery.
Key landmark projects delivered under his tenure include the Harbourside South addition to the Harbourside Precinct, home to Marriott Executive Apartments, and new developments in the likes of Portside Business Park and Dobel Central in Mt Hagen.
His leadership involved driving the design and feasibility of new projects, strategic project planning, construction management, and commercial contract negotiation, reinforcing PPP’s reputation as one of Papua New Guinea’s leading property developers and managers.
“I’m honored to step into this role and lead a company that has long been a driver of transformative property development in PNG. With our exceptional team, I’m committed to advancing sustainable growth, unlocking new opportunities, and delivering developments that uplift communities and create lasting value,” said Heyns.
Heyns brings more than 20 years of diverse experience across the property, construction, and oil & gas sectors with a strong record of successfully leading complex projects, enhancing operational performance, and advancing stakeholder engagement in different environments.
His earlier career spans senior roles across PNG, South Africa, and Angola, including Hornibrook NGI Ltd, SGB-Cape, and Southey Offshore, where he gained extensive expertise in quantity surveying, cost management, and large-scale project delivery.
His experience across industries from marine and offshore services to construction and commercial real estate, equips him with a unique perspective to steer Steamships Property Division into its next chapter of growth.
Under Alan’s leadership, the division will strengthen its focus on sustainable development, customer-centric solutions, and long-term value creation.