Link Asset Management has announced the appointment of Greg Chubb as its chief operating officer – international.
The manager of the Link Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) said that Mr Chubb would lead and oversee its asset management, leasing and corporate functions as well as operation set-up in Australia, the UK and other Asia locations excluding Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Link CEO George Hongchoy said the firm was delighted to welcome Mr Chubb.
“He has over 30 years of extensive experience across retail, commercial real estate funds and REIT operations,” he said.
“His expertise in shaping commercial portfolio, particularly in delivering an optimal business mix with strong customer appeal through active asset management, will be invaluable to us as we continue to advance our role as a world class real estate manager and investor.”
Link said that Mr Chubb would also work closely with its investment team to strengthen the firm’s strategic and business presence in international markets.
Mr Chubb is currently the retail chief executive officer at Charter Hall Group and an executive director of Charter Hall Retail REIT and will join Link from April this year.
He previously held leadership roles at Coles, Mirvac, Lendlease and Jones Lang LaSalle and is currently the joint deputy chairman of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and a fellow of the Australian Property Institute.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Chubb said he was honoured to be joining Link.
“As Link seeks to continue to build its portfolio, and to reinforce its leading position in the REIT industry, I am very much looking forward to working with my new colleagues on the opportunities and challenges ahead,” he said.
