QIC appoints COO Global Real Estate

Brisbane-based global diversified alternative investment firm, QIC, has announced the promotion of David Asplin to chief operating officer, global real estate, effective 1 July 2018.

In this newly-created role, Asplin will manage the performance of QIC's Global Real Estate business, reporting directly to, and working closely with, Steve Leigh, managing director - global real estate.

Asplin, who joined QIC in 2012 as head of investor services - global real estate, is currently the managing director - global business development. Prior to joining QIC, he spent over three years as a marketing director at LaSalle Investment Management and he previously held roles with Trinity Funds Management, Challenger, Colonial First State and Macquarie.

Commenting on Asplin's promotion, QIC CEO, Damien Frawley, said: "David is a proven leader and experienced funds management executive who has been successful in guiding our global business development efforts. His leadership, skills and discipline will be important assets in managing the business performance of QIC Global Real Estate, the largest of our business units, and working to achieve the financial targets we have set for that business, especially now that we have assumed ownership and full operational control of our U.S. mall portfolio."

QIC has also announced that executive director, strategy, clients & global markets, Brian Delaney, has been promoted to senior managing director - U.S. Delaney will relocate to America in July to take on his new role.