Having commenced a career in Mining and Engineering Surveying, Neil holds formal qualifications in both Property and Engineering Surveying.

In a long career, in the Western Australian property industry, Neil has built a reputation as one of Perth's leading property operators and a negotiator with extensive experience across a broad range of property sectors.

Neil's past roles have included:
• Inaugural Board Chairperson of ASX listed - Global Construction Services (GCS).
• Director Office Leasing, Colliers International Perth.
• General Manager Property, Westralia Airports Corporation (Perth Airport) - during a period which established the Airport as a major property developer.
• Freelance consultant for projects including; 240 St Georges Terrace, Rydges Hotel Perth, Ellenbrook Estate, Yanchep Sun City Estate.
• General Manager Property for the State Government Employees Superannuation Fund – original owner of the Central Park Office development.

Neil is currently the Executive Director of World Trade Center Perth; a member of the over 300 strong network of World Trade Centers across 88 countries and whose charter is to promote international trade.

World Trade Center Perth is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Trade Center Holdings Cyprus Ltd (WTCHcy).

WTCHcy is a wholly owned company of the Nest Investments Group—which is owned by Mr Ghazi Abu Nahl.

Nest, via WTCHcy holds 18 World Trade Center Licences including Fuzhou and Pingtan and, in addition to Perth, Mr Neil Kidd is the coordinating executive for the China portfolio.