This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
JASON Weate has been appointed as new fund manager of ASX-listed service station and convenience retail asset owner Dexus Convenience Retail (DXC).
Weate has over 15 years of experience within the property industry and equity capital markets, with direct experience in roles across investment management, development management, capital partnering, strategy and equities research.
Prior to joining Dexus, he held various senior roles at Stockland including group head of strategy and was previously vice president of A-REIT equities research at Deutsche Bank.
He will commence as fund manager on 30th May.
“Jason will bring valuable transferable skills to Dexus Convenience Retail REIT, drawing on his extensive experience within direct property and A-REIT capital markets,” said Jennifer Horrigan, chair of DXC’s responsible entity Dexus Asset Management Limited (DXAM) said.
DXC posted interim funds from operations growth of 25.9% to $32 million.
DXAM yesterday also announced the appointment of Emily Smith as a non-executive director. She will also chair the DXAM audit, risk and compliance committee.
Smith has nearly 20 years of senior executive experience within leading global investment banks, with experience in the real estate and building materials sectors across corporate advisory and investment research roles. She is also a member of Chief Executive Women.
“Emily will bring valuable experience and insights to the Board, drawing on her extensive experience within investment banking and capital markets, and also the property sector,” Horrigan said.