Andrew Pennisi, born and raised in the Essendon district has grown up with real estate all around him, having watched his father build the company of which he is now a director.

Andrew started with Pennisi Real Estate as a junior while still completing his studies at Prahran College. In 1988 upon completion of his studies he joined Carlton firm, Judy Norton Property, as Senior Property Manager of over 200 Residential and Commercial properties. Two years later Andrew rejoined Pennisi Real Estate heading up their new Project Marketing Division.

Andrew's many achievements include:

- Working for some of Australia largest developers including Central Equity, Hopkins Properties, Raptis Group and Hotondo Builders.

- Heading the marketing team for the sale of Grand Central (at the time the largest residential development in Melbourne's CBD)

- Keynote speaker on several occasions at the Australian Real Estate Convention

- Leader of many training workshops for Jenman Approved and the Pittard Training Group

- Regularly sort by media including appearances on A Current Affair and Media Watch

- Six time finalist - Sales Controller of the Year - Australasian Real Estate Awards

- Winner of numerous First National Sales Awards including a Diamond Performance Award.

- Gold Badge for sales performance. This award is based on client satisfaction and sales results, winners of this award produce sales results that would rank them in the top 3% of all agents in the country.

Andrew's community activities include sponsoring scholarships at Niddrie Secondary Collage, where he is a past student and former school council member, and is a member, sponsor and supporter of Essendon Rowing Club and Essendon Football Club. Andrew is also an AFL and MCG member and enjoys getting to the footy to see the Bombers whenever he can.

Andrew is a proud parent of three children Meg, James & Kate.