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, residential, 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 Real Estate Australia for over a decade, ensuring a nimble and detailed approach, with the scale to achieve bigger and better for all.

Our difference

CHANGEMAKERS
Creating value and driving sustainable outcomes

We bring 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.

CREATORS
We build and invest in positive projects

And we do it with transparent actions and powerful processes – all guided by a commitment to achieving more.

We have an active, hands-on approach to acquisitions, asset investment and development management. Which means we’re always investing  and managing for quality outcomes.

Our values

Bold leadership

We’re big believers in taking an entrepreneurial approach and leading the way with insight, spirit and a commitment to realising more.

Positive force

We take the time to understand what our communities need from the places and spaces we create. Which means we can facilitate smart, sustainable living and working that’s kind to the environment and contributes positively to community.

Impactful collaboration

We bring the right people together to draw on technical expertise, innovative thinking and deep property experience. This impactful collaboration ensures that we dynamically deliver on our investment strategy and our commitments to our tenant customers in a more powerful way.

Partners

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.

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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.

 

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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

Interim 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.

Tracey Whitby

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Rod Fehring

Chair

Alek Misev

Director
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Gabrielle Bell

Director
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Alastair Wright

Director
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Paul Notaras

Director
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Rachel Argaman (Herman)

Director
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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.