Board of Directors
The Board of APN FM comprises six directors including three executive directors.
The executive directors play a hands on role with the business and are involved
in the day to day activities of the company. This has been integral to the ongoing
success of the business.
The combined experience in property funds management and property development, blends
a successfull mix of expertise that is unique to the market.
John Harvey
Independent Chairman
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A Director since 2007, John has recently been appointed chairman. John brings considerable business and funds management experience
to the Board.
John’s early career was in tax law and accounting, including senior management roles
with Price Waterhouse from 1989 to 1996 and Country Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers
from 1996 to 1998. From 2001 to 2004 he was Chief Executive of the Mt Eliza Business
School.
He is currently an Independent Director of David Jones Limited, Australian Infrastructure
Fund Limited and Templeton Global Growth Fund Limited.
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Christopher J. Aylward
Managing Director
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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 managing
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.
Chris has recently taken on the role as Managing Director having previously been chairman.
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Clive R. Appleton
Director
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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.
Clive has recently stepped down as Managing Director to focus on growth and Management of the European business.
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Howard Brenchley
Director and Chief Investment Officer
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Howard has had a high profile as a property trust industry researcher and commentator
for over 20 years. Prior to joining APN FM in 1997, Howard was research director
of Property Investment Research Pty Limited, an independent Australian research
company specialising in the property trust sector.
Howard has been primarily responsible for the development of APN FM’s funds management
business and the suite of APN FM funds. Howard continues to oversee all product
management and product development for APN FM.
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Andrew N.C. Cruickshank
Non Executive Director
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Andrew has 27 years experience in the Australian, British and Hong Kong property
markets. Prior to jointly establishing APN in 1996, Andrew was general manager of
Grocon Pty Limited. Andrew’s Australian property development, management and finance
experience includes extensive involvement in the funding and development management
of the Grocon projects at 120 and 161 Collins Street and the SECV headquarters in
Melbourne and the Penrith Taxation Office in Sydney.
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Michael Butler
Independent Non Executive Director
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Michael has been a director of APN Property Group since 2005.
Michael has over 20 years experience in the financial services sector, having enjoyed
a long career at Bankers Trust Australia, following positions held at AMP Society
and Hill Samuel Australia (the predecessor of Macquarie Bank).
Since 1999, Michael has been a professional director. He is currently a Director
of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited. During
the past three years, he has also served as a Director of Hamilton Island Limited
(until February 2004), Ticor Limited (May 2004 to September 2005), Baxter Group
Limited (May 2004 to March 2006) and Verticon Group Limited (December 2004 to February
2006).
Michael is also Chairman of the APN Property Group Audit & Risk Management Committee.
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