APN Property Group board of directors

The Board comprises four directors. The executive directors play a hands on role within the business and are involved in the day-to-day activities of the company.

The combined experience of the executives spanning: property funds management, property research, construction, development and public companies blends a successful mix of expertise.

Christopher Aylward Executive Chairman Chris has been involved in the Australian property and construction industry for over 30 years. Prior to jointly establishing APN in 1996, Chris was the founding director of Grocon Pty Limited and had responsibility for the construction of commercial and retail properties in Sydney and Melbourne with a total value of over $2 billion, including Governor Phillip and Governor Macquarie Towers in Sydney and 120 Collins Street and the World Congress Centre in Melbourne.

Clive Appleton Executive Director and Head of Private Funds Clive joined the APN Property Group Limited as managing director in April 2004 after a long career in property and funds management. Prior to joining the Group, Clive was the managing director of the Gandel Group, one of Australia’s foremost shopping centre developers and managers. Prior to joining the Gandel Group in 1996, Clive was managing director of Centro Properties Limited (formerly Jennings Properties Limited), a listed property developer, manager and owner.

Howard Brenchley Executive Director Howard has a high profile in the property trust industry as an investor, researcher and commentator for over 20 years. Prior to joining APN Funds Management in 1998, Howard was co-founder and research director of Property Investment Research Pty Limited, an independent Australian research company, specialising in the property trust sector. Howard was responsible for the origination and development of APN FM’s funds management business and as Chief Investment Officer, continues to oversee all investment management and product development.

David Blight Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer David joined APN Property Group in November 2008 as Managing Director after a distinguished career with ING Group encompassing domestic and extensive global responsibilities. Since 2005, he was Chairman and CEO, ING Real Estate Investment Management and Vice Chairman, ING Real Estate based in The Hague, overseeing a portfolio of over $200b in 22 countries around the world. Prior to this, David was Managing Director, ING Real Estate Investment Management in Australia. David has also held senior positions with Armstrong Jones Management Ltd (ING Real Estate’s predecessor in Australia) and the Mirvac Group. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Property Resource Management (Valuation).