Aus Unity appoints property business GM
Australian Unity’s property business has appointed James Goodwin as general manager – investment and origination.
In the newly-created role, Goodwin would be responsible or supporting the equity and growth agendas of Australian Unity’s $4.5 billion portfolio of mortgages, commercial property, healthcare and social infrastructure.
Goodwin had almost two decades of experience in the property sector, including previous roles as executive director at consulting firm Ocean St Capital Advisers, joint managing director at Arena Investment Management and chief executive at Becton Property Group.
Mark Pratt, Australian Unity executive general manager – property, said Goodwin was a respected and talented property professional with a strong leadership track record.
“His depth of experience coupled with his strong corporate finance background are invaluable skillsets for our business and investors as we advance our strategic growth ambitions in an uncertain environment,” Pratt said.
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