This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THERE is more change at the top for GPT Group, which has appointed of Mark Harrison as its chief investment officer, while chief operating officer Mark Fookes is retiring from the ASX-listed company.
The change follows the handover in recent months from long-standing chief executive officer Bob Johnston over to Russell Proutt.
GPT said Harrison has been appointed to “assist in the delivery of GPT’s strategy and to drive profitable and sustainable growth and long-term value for securityholders”.
He will be responsible for investments, portfolio management, strategy, capital transactions, corporate development, research and other associated functions.
New CEO and managing director, Proutt said, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Harrison as GPT’s CIO. Mark’s extensive multi-sector domestic and global experience will be valuable in supporting the development and execution of GPT’s growth strategy.”
Harrison will commence with GPT “as soon as practicable”.
Meanwhile, Fookes will be retiring from GPT. Mark, having joined the company in 2005 and holding a number of key roles across the group in that time
“Mark has been a key part of GPT’s leadership team and delivered significant value to the business. I would like to thank Mark for his enormous contribution to GPT over many years and wish him all the best for the future,” Proutt said.
