QIC appoints Deputy MD and Head of Funds Management for Global Real Estate

David Asplin has confirmed to Industry Moves his appointment as deputy managing director and head of funds management for QIC Global Real Estate (QIC GRE).

In this role, Asplin will be responsible for leading the funds management team and driving the execution of QIC GRE's funds strategies. He will also oversee QIC GRE's valuation, compliance and property analytics functions.

Asplin, who has 25 years experience in real estate and funds management, joined the GRE executive in 2018 in the role of chief operating officer. Previously, he served as QIC's managing director, global business development and, before that, as head of investor services for GRE.

Prior to joining QIC in 2012, he spent over three years as a marketing director at LaSalle Investment Management. He has also held roles at Trinity Funds Management, Challenger, Colonial First State and Macquarie.