About Us

We believe in a better tomorrow

Leveraging trusted partnerships with proven capabilities, Aware Real Estate invests in property development that brings positive performance for communities, the environment and our investors.

Our property portfolio stretches across industrial, office and mixed-use spaces, where exceptional design and vibrant amenities will provide a sense of community and leave a positive lasting legacy.

We’ve been developing in partnership with Barings for over a decade, ensuring a nimble and detailed approach, with the scale to achieve bigger and better for all.

Our Principles

Our principles are integrated into everything we do. They’re designed to reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we aspire to conduct ourselves every day at work.

Be Courageous

Have a go, act with integrity and share your opinion and feedback

Deliver Results

Be ambitious, take ownership and strive for outperformance

Lead with Respect

Build trust by being open, actively listen and respect others

Play as a Team

Work together, have fun, bring the energy, and celebrate our wins

Our Difference

We are trusted partners, bringing deep market insights and an agile, high-performing team. We combine operational excellence with strategic growth to create value for stakeholders and drive sustainable, win-win outcomes. Committed to continuous investment in our team and culture, we ensure market-leading expertise is brought to every project. Our professional capabilities include:

Market Expertise & Insight

● Strong industry connections
● Rigorous analysis of assets and portfolio

Strategic Problem-Solving & Innovation

● Tenaciously pursuing solutions to real estate problems
● Redefining opportunities, and embracing innovation

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

● Engaging stakeholders with a collaborative process
● Strategic selection of professional partners

Partners

Our partnership approach is designed to amplify our impact and is built on alignment—culturally, philosophically, and strategically. We work with best-in-class partners who bring complementary expertise to our business, ensuring we deliver exceptional outcomes. While we embrace a collaborative model, we remain deeply engaged in decision-making, working closely with our partners to shape business plans and drive results.

Our committed capital

We are backed by the strength of Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest and top-performing super funds.  Aware Super is a name that reflects our members and what we stand for. It echoes the strengths of our past, aligning to our purpose to be a force for good in superannuation, retirement and advice, driving better outcomes for our members, their families and communities.

#1Multi-award winner for fund performance
$195bnFunds under management
1.2mnMembers

Our development expertise

Our projects are delivered in partnership with Barings Real Estate Australia. Helping us to deliver outstanding returns and establish our highly progressive portfolio. They bring years of experiences to the table with a focus on real estate fundamentals and skilled asset management to maximise opportunity in any property investment. Barings is a US$442+ billion global asset management firm that works with institutional, insurance and intermediary clients to provide excess returns across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions.

$442+Billion global investment manager
1900+Professionals worldwide
1300+External clients

Aware Real Estate Leadership Team

Our team brings years of experience in real estate, investment management, and finance that come together to unlock exceptional value. They lead with purpose and integrity, setting the standard and ensuring our commitment to excellence is evident in every step we take.

Tracey Whitby

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Spithill

Chief Financial Officer

Pete Carstairs

Head of Investment and Capital Transactions

Gareth Sneade

Head of Asset Management

Emma Thomas

Head of ESG

Aware Real Estate Board

Our Board of Directors brings together a diverse group of leaders committed to guiding our organisation with vision, experience, and integrity. Together, they ensure strategic alignment and uphold our guiding principles.

Rod Fehring

Chair

Alek Misev

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Gabrielle Bell

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Alastair Wright

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Paul Notaras

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Rachel Argaman (Herman)

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Aware Real Estate acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.