Laurence Brindle

Laurence has extensive experience in funds management, finance and investment. Until 2009 he was an executive with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). During his 21 years with QIC, he served in various senior positions including Head of Global Real Estate where he was responsible for a portfolio of $9 billion. Laurence was also a long term member of QIC's Investment Strategy Committee. He provides advice to a number of investment institutions on real estate investment and funds management matters.

Laurence holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Business Administration from Cass Business School, London. He is a former Chairman of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and a former director of Westfield shopping centres in Australia. Laurence is also currently the Non-executive Chairman of the listed entity, Viva Energy REI. Laurence serves on the NSR Audit and Risk Committee and is Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.