Tracey Whitby appointed Head of Finance and Operations at Aware Real Estate
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Tracey Whitby, Head of Finance & Operations, Aware Real Estate
November 2022
GII congratulates Tracey Whitby on her appointment as the Head of Finance and Operations of Aware Real Estate (ARE).
Aware Real Estate is the largest manager of Built-to-Rent in Australia and was launched by Aware Super to grow its directly-owned Australian property portfolio, with the aim of hosting AU$7 billion in assets within five years, by 2027. Aware Super is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds managing AU$150 billion on behalf of its 1.1 million members.
The Head of Finance and Operations is a new position at ARE. Tracey commenced in the role on 31 October 2022, in ARE’s Sydney office. In this role Tracey will be reporting to the CEO of ARE, Michelle McNally, providing strategic and best practice finance and operational advice during the establishment and growth phase of the platform while also leading mentoring and training a team of professionals within the business.
“We are thrilled to have Tracey join our growing team, bringing a broad range of knowledge and experience as we embark on expanding our leadership in the Australian property market to host $7 billion in assets by 2027.”
“Tracey’s appointment supports our strategy for growth and to solidify our leadership in the affordable housing space through our Essential Worker Housing Program which currently provides 500 apartments across multiple capital cities with a pipeline of another 1,200 apartments”, commented Michelle McNally, CEO, ARE.
Tracey joined ARE from Lincoln Place, an Australian real estate fund manager specialising in the creation, development, management and operation of Land Lease Communities. As the CFO she reported to the two Founders of the Business and was director of all financial reporting, budgeting, IT, tax, treasury, audit, legal and HR matters.
We wish Tracey all the best in her new role and continued success to the Aware Real Estate team.
