Michael drives QIC's real estate investment and business strategy in alignment with the expectations of our investors, partners and communities, having joined the organisation in 2019 from ASX-listed retail real estate manager Vicinity Centres. Based in Brisbane, his extensive experience covers funds management, shopping centre operations, finance and development. He also sits on the board of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia.

Drawing on more than 25 years’ experience in institutional asset management, David leads our Funds Management division, focusing on the delivery of investment outcomes on behalf of QIC’s real estate investors. He has previously served as Acting Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of QIC Real Estate, as well as QIC Executive Director of Global Clients and Marketing. He is based in Brisbane.

Melissa and her team partner with our Funds Management, Strategy, and Investment Management teams across a broad performance remit. The specific functions within the team include Digital & Technology Strategy, Asset Technology Management, Business Transformation and Support, Business Systems Success and Data Management. Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of International Business, International Management, and is also a Certified Turnaround Professional, a Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner, and a Graduate of the Company Directors Course. She is based in Brisbane.

With more than two decades of industry experience, Ryan is responsible for sharpening and executing QIC's strategic vision for the next phase of real estate investment growth. His expertise covers real estate investment, strategy, business and product development, transactions, structuring and capital raising. He is based in Sydney.

Daryl leads asset and development management, leasing and strategy across our Australian real estate portfolio. His expertise in managing the investment lifecycle is founded on more than 20 years’ experience, with a keen focus on value enhancement and a strategic approach to stakeholder negotiations. Daryl is committed to delivering long-term sustainable returns from our property portfolio. He is based in Melbourne.

With more than 20 years' experience in the finance, superannuation and property industry, as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Mandates, Briar oversees all mandates and partnerships owned by the Real Estate, as well as Fund Manager for the QIC Property Fund.

As Director, Real Estate Capital Markets, James oversees the origination and connection of capital to real estate acquisitions for our Funds and mandates.

With almost 20 years’ experience in environmental management, community investment and corporate sustainability, Melissa is responsible for providing leadership on ESG strategy and execution across QIC's real estate portfolio, at both a fund and asset level in her role as General Manager – Sustainability. Reporting into the Director of Australian Investment Management, Melissa is a key member of our real estate executive committee. She is based in Melbourne.

Luke leads the long-term and tactical leasing of our flagship assets and mixed-use development projects across Australia, maximising yield and optimising the customer experience through a diversified tenant mix. He heads a team responsible for more than AU$100m per year in rental transactions and plays a pivotal role in bringing our town centre strategy to life. He is based in Sydney.

With over 15 years’ experience in the retail property sector, Stephen is responsible for the management of our 24 Australian shopping centres, executing QIC's shopping centre strategy, managing retailer relationships and overseeing the operations and financial performance for these assets. He is based in Melbourne.

With more than 20 years' experience in both the construction and property industries, delivering complex, end-to-end, large-scale mixed-use developments, Natasha is responsible for formulating and delivering residential development strategies across QIC's real estate portfolio. She is based in Sydney.

Nicholas is responsible for expanding QIC's capability in healthcare real estate, with the goal of growing asset exposure into quality, sustainable healthcare properties. With over 10 years' experience in healthcare infrastructure and real estate, he has experience across both the public and private sectors, and thoroughly understands healthcare real estate's demands and challenges. He is based in Sydney.

Martin oversees the investment management function for our retail and commercial office assets. He is responsible for the establishment and implementation of strategic asset plans, which includes steering the creation of masterplans and development projects. Having joined the business in 2005, Martin has more than 15 years’ experience in asset, development and investment management, and his experience spans a variety of disciplines, markets and development projects, including as project lead on $700m+ worth of retail development at Robina Town Centre. He is based in Brisbane.

John joined QIC in 2018 to oversee asset and development management, leasing and strategy across our US real estate portfolio. He is based in Los Angeles.