Management Team | CFSGAM

Darren is the Head of Property for Colonial First State Global Asset Management. This includes listed property, unlisted property and our asset management and development functions.

These businesses have responsibility for approximately A$19 billion in funds and assets under management. Darren oversees the performance and strategic direction for all vehicles managed by these businesses.

With more than 20 years' experience in the property industry, Darren now leads one of Australia's largest fully integrated property businesses.

Darren's extensive experience in the property industry includes senior roles with Stockland, Westfield, Lend Lease, Jones Lang Wooton and Baillieu Knight Frank.

Darren has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Western Australia. He is a Director of the Property Council of Australia, the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As Chief Operating Officer, David is responsible for the Asset Management business including Retail Operations, Commercial Operations and Corporate Services for the business.

David has been with the business for 16 years predominantly in Finance roles, holding the position of General Manager, Finance for 7 years. 

During his career with the group, David has been involved in the float of Gandel Retail Trust (now Colonial First State Retail Property Trust) and the acquisition of the group by Colonial First State Global Asset Management. 

Tony is Head of Development for Colonial First State Global Asset Management. Appointed to his current role in February 2007, Tony has overall responsibility for the property development business.

With more than 25 years experience in the Australasian property industry, Tony has held senior management roles in property development with Stockland and Lend Lease.

During his career, Tony has demonstrated his ability to develop and grow a property portfolio to deliver market leading investment performance.

George was appointed to Head of Retail Operations in February 2007.  In this role, George has the overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the Leasing, Shopping Centre Management and Marketing divisions.

With a focus on improving systems and processes, George also has the responsibility of managing multiple owner relationships, the development of Strategic Asset Plans and the overall performance of the retail portfolio.

George has more than 20 years of property experience and most recently held senior asset management positions at Westfield.

Apppointed General Manager Retail Management and Strategy in May 2009, Justin is responsibile for the management of the retail portfolio.

He is responsible for the implementation of Strategic Asset Plans and the coordination of all shopping centre functions. 

 In prior roles with the Group, Justin worked as the Assistant Fund Manager for Colonial First State Retail Property Trust and as General Manager Strategy and Business Development. Justin has also worked as Centre Manager and Marketing Manager at Chadstone.

As General Manager Human Resources, Eileen is responsible for driving the people capability at Colonial First State Global Asset Management and managing the ongoing development and implementation of talent management programs. This also includes managing the remuneration and benefits function.

Eileen joined Gandel Retail Management in 2003 and previously held senior HR roles at a number of professional services organisations.

Kate joined Gandel Retail Management in 2003 and is responsible for setting the marketing and media strategic direction for both the Colonial First State Global Asset Management brand and retail assets under management.

This includes the development of the operational framework for marketing and mall media with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to drive sales growth.

With key responsibilities for direct property transactions and product development, John joined Colonial First State Global Asset Management in January 2007. John has extensive experience in identifying and transacting office and retail property acquisitions both domestically and internationally, and has been involved in the property industry for over 20 years.

 Prior to this John was National Acquisition Manager for Centro Property Group, establishing the group's New Zealand presence and acquiring all of its assets, together with having overall responsibility for the group's Australian and New Zealand acquisitions strategy and team.