Our Leadership Team

As Chief Executive Officer at Investa, Peter is responsible for the group’s strategic direction and overall leadership. 

With extensive experience in property, funds management and finance he has held senior roles across the industry over the last 25 years.  

Prior to joining Investa, Peter held senior roles with AMP Capital Investors and BDO Corporate Finance. 

Before being appointed CEO, Peter held the position of Chief Investment Officer, where he was responsible for optimising investment performance and identifying and implementing strategic group initiatives. Prior to this, Peter was Fund Manager of Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF). 

Peter also managed capital relationships, oversaw capital transactions, research and commercial developments, and provided investment support to all clients. 

Peter has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). He has a Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). Peter is a member of the Property Council of Australia’s National Board and President of its Capital Markets Divisional Council. Peter is also a member of the Property Champions of Change Group, reflecting his commitment to industry leadership and advancing gender equality. 

As the Chief Financial Officer, Brendan is responsible for overseeing the finance strategy, operations, and financial performance of the Group.

With over 25 years in various executive and origination roles across investment management, private equity and investment banking in the real estate and finance sectors, Brendan is a highly experienced senior executive with expertise in business leadership, operational management and strategy formulation and implementation. 

Prior to joining Investa, Brendan was the Director, M&A and Retained Interests at AMP Limited and immediately prior to that was a senior member of the real estate leadership team at AMP Capital, responsible for leading the finance function and operations team across the real estate platform. Prior to joining AMP Capital, Brendan held various roles across investment banking, private equity and corporate M&A including at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Archer Capital and Sonic Healthcare.

Brendan holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (with distinction), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA).

Since 2021, Amy has provided strategic oversight of the business’ Information Technology, Marketing Communications, Transformation and People & Culture functions. Amy is responsible for helping the business to define its unique corporate identity then bringing this to life through employee experience, brand and culture.

Amy joined Investa in October 2016 as General Manager, People & Culture. Amy has more than 20 years’ experience working in roles spanning human resources, business transformation and organisational psychology. With 17 years’ exposure to the property sector, Amy has extensive experience across leadership, organisational development, succession planning, diversity and inclusion, learning and employee engagement.

Prior to joining Investa, Amy spent nearly 10 years at The GPT Group, holding a series of senior human resources and business transformation roles, including specialist positions in remuneration and change management. She has also held human resource consulting roles in executive development and psychological assessment.

Amy holds dual qualifications in business and psychology, with a Master of Business Administration, Masters of Organisational Psychology and Bachelor of Psychology (Hons). Amy is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Adam is the Chief Investment Officer, where he is responsible for investment opportunities and initiatives including new business acquisition, strategic execution, market research and capital transactions.
 
Formerly Executive Director, Origination at Lendlease, Adam has also held Head of Investment and Capital Markets roles at Lendlease.
 
Adam has more than 20 years’ experience in the real estate sector including 15 years at Mirvac where he was involved in research, investor relations, transactions, development and funds management.

Adam has a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Economics.

Mark is the Head of Developments for Investa, specialising in complex large-scale developments. With more than 20 years’ experience, Mark has worked on a number of Investa’s major development assets across the commercial property and build to rent portfolios and leads the team on new development opportunities.

Mark specialises in the successful delivery of major projects involving multiple stakeholders including owners, construction and design teams, clients, tenants and authorities.

Mark’s leadership extends across national projects and recently completed projects including the PCA award-winning Sixty Martin Place, Sydney and Barrack Place, Sydney.

Prior to joining Investa in 2009, Mark worked for Citta Property Group as the Development and Construction Manager where he was responsible for the delivery of the 2006 Commonwealth Games Village (Parkville, Victoria). Prior to Citta, Mark worked at Lendlease.

Mark holds a Civil Engineering Honours Degree and a Masters of Property Development. Mark is a Green Star accredited professional and sits on the University of NSW’s Arts, Design and Architecture advisory board.

In her role as the Chief Legal & Risk Officer, Lesley is responsible for the legal, governance, risk and compliance functions of the business.  

Lesley has over 15 years’ experience in funds and investment management across a number of asset classes. 

Lesley joined Investa in 2022 as Senior Legal Counsel where she was a trusted partner across all aspects of the real estate business. Most recently, Lesley expanded her role to include Corporate Transformation Director at Investa leading various business improvement projects. 

Prior to joining Investa, Lesley was Senior Legal Counsel at AMP Capital for over ten years. During her time with AMP Capital, Lesley advised on funds structuring and management, strategic transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and governance. Lesley commenced her legal career at top tier law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.  

Lesley has a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)/Law from the University of New South Wales.