This section provides an overview of GPT's Senior Executive Committee (SEC).

The SEC is responsible for all aspects of the management of the Group, its properties and services. This includes determining the strategic direction, managing assets, acquiring and selling properties, accessing funding and providing appropriate services to investors. The team has a long history with GPT, ensuring continuity of processes and systems.

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Michael Cameron
(Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director)

Mr Cameron was appointed CEO and Managing Director of GPT in May 2009 and has over 30 years experience in Accounting and Business.

His past experience includes 10 years with Lend Lease where he was Group Chief Accountant then Financial Controller for MLC Limited before moving to the US in 1994 in the role of Chief Financial Officer/Director of The Yarmouth Group, Lend Lease’s US property business. On returning to Sydney in 1996 Michael was appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer, MLC Limited before moving to the role of Chief Financial Officer, then Chief Operating Officer of the NAB Wealth Management Division following the sale of MLC.

Michael joined the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in 2002 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and was appointed to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer in early 2003.

In 2006 Michael was appointed to the position of Group Executive of the Retail Bank division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, leading a team of 20,000 staff servicing eight million customers.

Michael was Chief Financial Officer at St.George Bank Limited from mid 2007 until the sale to Westpac in December 2008. While at St.George he was responsible for financial and balance sheet management, risk management, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, corporate affairs and internal audit.

Michael is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants, a fellow of CPA Australia and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Michael O'Brien
(Chief Financial Officer)

Michael and GPT’s finance, tax and treasury teams are responsible for the Group’s capital management, accounting and financial reporting functions.

Michael was appointed CFO of GPT in September 2009 having held the role of Chief Operating Officer since 2005. With over 20 years of experience, Michael joined GPT in 2002 as Fund Manager and, prior to this, held a variety of roles with Lend Lease including roles with Lend Lease’s retail business managing GPT’s retail portfolio.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of NSW and is a fellow of the Australian Property Institute and a Director of the Property Council of Australia and GPT Funds Management Limited.

James Coyne
(General Counsel and Company Secretary)

James is responsible for the legal, compliance, risk management and company secretarial activities of GPT.

James was appointed the General Counsel/Company Secretary of GPT in 2004. Previous experience includes company secretarial and legal roles in construction, infrastructure, and the real estate funds management industry (listed and wholesale).

James holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Sydney.

Donna Byrne
(Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications)

Donna is responsible for internal and external communications across the Group. Communications with investors, including production of reports, quarterly communications, Securityholder meetings, the payment of distributions and GPT’s call centre and registry services are a major part of Donna’s role. In addition, Donna is responsible for corporate communications including media relations, brand management and the management of GPT’s internal and external websites and communications programs.

Donna has worked with GPT since 1998 and was appointed Investor Relations Manager in 2000. Donna's previous experience includes roles with Lend Lease where she was responsible for communications across the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investments business, Finsia and Westpac Banking Corporation.

Donna holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Education from UTS.

Phil Taylor
(Head of People and Culture)

Phil and his team are responsible for GPT’s people management policies, processes and systems. Phil provides assistance and advice to management on all aspects of human resources including organisation structure, recruitment and selection, induction and orientation, compensation and benefits, talent and performance management, and learning and development.

Phil has 15 years' experience in human resources within the banking and finance sector, the last eight of which has been devoted to real estate funds management. Phil has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Newcastle and a Masters of Commerce in HR Management from the University of NSW.

Hadyn Stephens
(Head of Strategy)

Hadyn is responsible for identifying, analysing and executing potential growth opportunities for GPT that involve major corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Hadyn has worked for The GPT Group since March 2006, having previously worked in investment banking with Merrill Lynch and corporate banking with The National Bank of New Zealand.

Hadyn holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (finance major) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Nicholas Harris
(Head of Wholesale)

Nicholas is responsible for GPT’s wholesale funds management activities, including the development of the Group’s funds management platform and the creation of new products. Nicholas joined GPT in mid 2006. Nicholas has been involved in the Australian property and property funds management industry for more than 19 years, including seven years with BT Funds Management Limited and five years with Lend Lease as Fund Manager of the Lend Lease Real Estate Partners series of funds. During his career, his roles have included property and asset management, portfolio management, capital transactions and business development.

Nicholas has a Land Economics degree from the University of Technology, Sydney (University Medal and First Class Honours) and a graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is a member of the Property Council of Australia’s NSW Capital Markets Committee, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and an Associate of the Australian Property Institute.

Tony Cope
(Head of Office)

Tony and his investment, development, sustainability, and financial management teams are responsible for the overall investment performance and development of office investments for GPT and GWOF. This involves setting the strategic direction for the portfolio, intensive management of comprehensive asset plans for each property in the portfolio, creating development opportunities from both existing properties and new sites, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and sustainability to ensure the portfolio continues to meet long-term investment objectives. The team also liaises with JLL and Dexus who undertake property management of office assets.

Tony joined GPT in 1996, prior to which, he was National Engineering Manager at Honeywell and National Property Manager at Lend Lease – both previous roles having involvement with GPT’s office, industrial and retail assets. Tony’s experience ranges from construction, development, leasing and property management to portfolio management.

Tony has Honours and Masters degrees in Engineering and postgraduate industry qualifications.

Mark Fookes
(Head of Retail)

Mark and his team are responsible for the overall performance of GPT’s retail assets. This includes the development and property management of assets in the portfolio to maximise investment performance.

Mark has 20 years' experience in the retail property industry, including roles with Lend Lease as Head of Retail (Asia Pacific) and General Manager of Retail Property Management and Leasing.

Mark is a Board Member of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales.

Victor Georos
(Head of Industrial/Business Parks)

Victor and his team are responsible for the overall performance of GPT’s portfolio of industrial and business park assets. This involves the development of comprehensive asset plans setting the strategic direction for the portfolio to ensure assets continue to meet long-term investment objectives, including overseeing leasing and development, acquisitions and disposals. They also manage the performance of JonesLangLaSalle, who undertake property management for the portfolio.

Victor joined GPT in 1996 and is a qualified Valuer and Land Economist with 20 years experience in the property industry in funds and asset management and development.

Victor holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy) degree and a Graduate Diploma of Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia and is an associate of the Australian Property Institute. He is also a Director of the Sydney Olympic Park Business Association Board.