Lesley Bell

Lesley Bell has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Lesley is currently a Manager - Capital Solutions at QIC since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Cromwell Property Group from 2013 to 2022, where they held various positions including Senior Manager - Product and Operations Retail Funds, Operations Manager - Retail Funds Management, and Insight Editor/Funds Reporting Analyst. Before joining Cromwell Property Group, Lesley worked as a Contract Paraplanner at SRW Professional - Paraplanning Professionals from 2005 to 2014, providing independent contract drafting of financial plans. Lesley also served as an Administrator Property/Trust at Cross Investments Pty Ltd from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, Lesley worked as a Financial Writer at Financial Writers Australia from 2009 to 2010, and as a Co-Adviser/Para-planner at Douglas Wenck Pty Ltd (IOOF/Shadforths Financial Group) from 2001 to 2004.

Lesley Bell has a strong educational background with a focus on commerce and financial planning. Lesley obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a specialization in Financial Planning and Investments from Griffith University, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. Later, they pursued a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from QUT (Queensland University of Technology), completing their studies between 2015 and 2021. In addition to their formal education, Lesley also holds two certifications in the field of Property Investment and Finance. Lesley received the Property Investment & Finance Industry Diploma from the Property Council Academy in October 2019 and was recognized as a Property Investment & Finance High Achiever by the same institution in October 2020.