GERSH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Development
- Leader
- Director - Development and Origination
Anna is the Director of Development and Origination at Gersh, contributing to Gersh's property portfolio's strategic direction, performance and new acquisitions.
A senior property executive with experience in property development, investment, governance and leadership, Anna is a passionate advocate for environmentally and socially responsible development.
Prior to joining Gersh, Anna has enjoyed a wide-ranging career consulting to private and institutional property developers including GPT Group, Brookfield Properties and Charter Hall. In former roles with Armitage Jones and Cbus Property, Anna has been responsible for teams delivering large scale development projects, and acquisition bids up to $1.2b.
Anna has recently been appointed as a specialist contributor to the City of Melbourne's Design Review Panel, which aims to champion both high quality development and public realm design. She is the founding Chair of the Property Council of Australia's Diversity Committee (Vic).
Anna is a recognised leader in the industry and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Swinburne University of Technology, completed the Company Directors' course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Graduate Certificate, Property Economics, Queensland University of Technology. Anna was also awarded the prestigious Women In Super Scholarship in 2015.
Chris will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of capital investment in property development and finance.
Chris has over 15 years of experience in property development and real estate finance. Prior to joining Gersh, Chris held senior development management roles with Multiplex, EC Harris, Evolve Development and BPM, and has been involved in the delivery of projects with an end value of more than AU$3.5B, with experience in Australia, the United States and the UAE.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science (Construction) and an MBA.
Jane provides accounting and administration assistance across the group, particularly project accounting and finance matters.
Jane also undertakes a range of duties which are instrumental in our dealings with one of our international capital partners based in Thailand.
Born and raised in Thailand, Jane came to Australia to undertake undergraduate studies, completing a Bachelor of Business. Jane brings her enthusiasm and meticulous nature in the delivery of all aspects of property and finance.
Job Titles:
- Executive Chairman
- Director in an Honorary Capacity of the Sydney Institute
Mr Joseph (Joe) Gersh AM is Executive Chairman of Gersh and adviser to and director of some of the largest public and private companies in Australia.
Joe is actively involved in industry and community, with just some of his experience and leadership positions listed below:
In September 2020, Joe was elected to the Board of Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW).
In 2018, Joe was appointed by the Turnbull government to the board of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
In 1995, Joe was appointed by the Keating Government to the Board of the Federal Airports Corporation.
The Hon Peter Costello (AC), Federal Treasurer, appointed Joe to be a foundation Director of the Reserve Bank of Australia's Payments System Board. He was, at the completion of his term, the longest ever serving member of any board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, serving 1998 to 2013, having been reappointed by Treasurer, Wayne Swan.
Joe is a Director in an honorary capacity of The Sydney Institute.
In July 2003, Joe was appointed by the Federal Treasurer to be the inaugural Chairman of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, which was established to operate the Australian Government's $13.5 billion terrorism risk insurance scheme, in conjunction with the major international reinsurance firms. He was reappointed to an unprecedented third term as Chairman by Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen and was reappointed to a fourth term by Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services.
Joe has a deep interest in the arts and was previously Chairman of Artbank (a Federal Government visual arts support programme), Deputy Chairman of the Australia Council for the Arts and Chairman of the National Institute of Circus Arts (amongst other not for profit involvements).
Joe has held a number of senior leadership positions in the Australian Jewish Community.
Joe is a former senior partner and Chairman of the Management Committee of the prestigious Melbourne law firm, Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL). During his 20 year association with ABL, Joe acted for some of the best-known names in the Melbourne business community. One of his principal areas of expertise is major property development projects and, in particular, the construction of hotels, shopping centres, land subdivisions, apartment and office towers.
In 2006, Joe was awarded the Order of Australia for service to business, government, the arts and the community.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Hons).
Mr Joseph (Joe) Gersh AM is Executive Chairman of Gersh and adviser to and director of some of the largest public and private companies in Australia.
In September 2020, Joe was elected to the Board of Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW).
In 2018, Joe was appointed by the Turnbull government to the board of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
In 1995, Joe was appointed by the Keating Government to the Board of the Federal Airports Corporation.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Accountant
Rajeev is the Company Accountant and joined the group in 2020.
Rajeev brings with him a vast experience in Funds Management and the property industry. His responsibilities include the Group's financial and management reporting, tax compliance and helping enable thorough delivery and co-ordination of reporting and compliance needs to best achieve the objectives for sponsors and associates. Rajeev brings a very positive outlook and is always keen to contribute to help with the formulation of growth strategies to help achieve long-term growth and strategic objectives of the business.
Immediately prior to joining Gersh Investment Partners Rajeev was a Senior Accountant and member of the Board's risk management committee at Plantation Capital Limited, RE of an unlisted property scheme invested in a portfolio of commercial properties located in the USA, through a USA based REIT. Rajeev has also worked at Bennelong Funds Management, Superpartners Pty Ltd and MacarthurCook Ltd, an ASX listed international property and mortgage investment Manager (ASX:MCK), since taken over by the AIMS Financial Group.
Rajeev is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Secretary, and fellow member of the Governance Institute of Australia and holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance, Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, Masters in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Business.
Richard is Finance Director and Company Secretary of Gersh and is responsible for coordination of Transaction Management & Finance and Corporate Administration Teams.
Richard joined Gersh in 2002 to oversee the Company's accounting and administration function, and during this time he has been responsible for the successful administration and delivery of hundreds of direct and structured property investment positions, both in debt and equity, on behalf of the firm as well as for its respective clients and associates.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operations Officer
- Director
Theo leads the Structured Finance team at Gersh, driving the commercial and strategic direction and the execution and compliance processes of the business. Theo is also a member of both our Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
Theo has extensive experience in all aspects of property and finance, having been instrumental in the successful delivery of several major projects in the commercial, residential, retail and industrial sectors.
Prior to joining Gersh, Theo was Chief Executive Officer and Founder of boutique private investment firm Reserve Capital Partners and prior to this was a Director in the Real Estate investment team for Qualitas Property Partners. Theo has also held senior roles in listed investment platforms and was formerly a solicitor practicing construction law, commercial law and property law.
Theo has also actively been a principal investor and developer in his own right, so explicitly understands and appreciates the industry.
Theo holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Politics and Economics.
Tom Roe - Chief Investment Officer
Job Titles:
- Chief Investment Officer
- Director
Tom is an Executive Director of the firm and joined the group in early 2004.
Tom has over 30 years of experience in the property industry with a particular focus in land economics, funds management, property development, mature assets, joint ventures, capital management and general investment. During his time with Gersh, Tom has been involved in numerous investment related projects including residential sub-division, townhouses, office, hotel, retail, apartments and mixed-use developments throughout Victoria, NSW and South East Queensland in both metropolitan and regional areas.
Tom is former Chair of the Urban Development Institute of Australia's (UDIA) Geelong Chapter and a member of its Finance and Taxation Committee. His contribution to the industry has also included lecturing part time in Valuation of Listed Property Securities for the Securities Institute of Australia, and in Land Economy for Melbourne University. Prior to joining Gersh, Tom was a Director of Investment and Advisory with Urbis Pty Ltd, where he had responsibility for advising various large employee superannuation funds in their investment strategies, property holdings and new investment initiatives. Prior to his time with Urbis, Tom was an Associate Director with Deloitte in their corporate finance division and a Director of Asset Management with Stanton Hillier Parker, a national estate agency practice.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Business (Property), and is the responsible manager and key person for the firm's Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).