our people
Our people are our greatest asset, their unparalleled drive and unique skills accelerating business success.
Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy
Director – Strategy
With more than two decades of industry experience, Ryan is responsible for sharpening and executing QIC's strategic vision for the next phase of real estate investment growth. His expertise covers real estate investment, strategy, business and product development, transactions, structuring and capital raising. He is based in Sydney.
Briar Dowsett
Director – Strategic Partnerships and Mandates
With more than 20 years' experience in the finance, superannuation and property industry, as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Mandates, Briar oversees all mandates and partnerships owned by the Real Estate, as well as Fund Manager for the QIC Property Fund.
James Doneley
James Doneley
Director – Real Estate Capital Markets
As Director, Real Estate Capital Markets, James oversees the origination and connection of capital to real estate acquisitions for our Funds and mandates.
Melissa Schulz
Melissa Schulz
General Manager – Sustainability
With almost 20 years’ experience in environmental management, community investment and corporate sustainability, Melissa is responsible for providing leadership on ESG strategy and execution across QIC's real estate portfolio, at both a fund and asset level in her role as General Manager – Sustainability. Reporting into the Director of Australian Investment Management, Melissa is a key member of our real estate executive committee. She is based in Melbourne.
Martin Dowl
Martin Dowl
General Manager – Asset Creation & Investment Management
Martin oversees the investment management function for our retail and commercial office assets. He is responsible for the establishment and implementation of strategic asset plans, which includes steering the creation of masterplans and development projects. Having joined the business in 2005, Martin has more than 15 years’ experience in asset, development and investment management, and his experience spans a variety of disciplines, markets and development projects, including as project lead on $700m+ worth of retail development at Robina Town Centre. He is based in Brisbane.
Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Cross River Rail Precincts Director
Throughout his career, Chris has been dedicated to creating places that enhance the lives of people and communities. With more than 20 years’ experience leading large-scale urban renewal projects, including roles as Head of Development and Executive General Manager Integrated Projects at Lendlease, Chris is a skilled strategist and leader. Responsible for delivering major urban regeneration projects in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia, Chris Brown has extensive experience in masterplanning, development management, project management and construction. He is Cross River Rail Precincts Director for QIC Real Estate, delivering four transformational, above-ground mixed-use precincts at Cross River Rail stations at Albert Street, Woolloongabba, Boggo Road and Roma Street.
Luke Young
Luke Young
General Manager – Leasing
Luke leads the long-term and tactical leasing of our flagship assets and mixed-use development projects across Australia, maximising yield and optimising the customer experience through a diversified tenant mix. He heads a team responsible for more than AU$100m per year in rental transactions and plays a pivotal role in bringing our town centre strategy to life. He is based in Sydney.
Stephen Dewaele
Stephen Dewaele
General Manager – Shopping Centre Management
With over 15 years’ experience in the retail property sector, Stephen is responsible for the management of our 24 Australian shopping centres, executing QIC's shopping centre strategy, managing retailer relationships and overseeing the operations and financial performance for these assets. He is based in Melbourne.
Nicholas Skulander
Nicholas Skulander
General Manager – Healthcare
Nicholas is responsible for expanding QIC's capability in healthcare real estate, with the goal of growing asset exposure into quality, sustainable healthcare properties. With over 10 years' experience in healthcare infrastructure and real estate, he has experience across both the public and private sectors, and thoroughly understands healthcare real estate's demands and challenges. He is based in Sydney.