Laurence Brindle to join Stockland Board of Directors

Stockland (ASX:SGP) Chairman, Tom Pockett, today announced the appointment of Laurence Brindle as a non-executive director to the Stockland Board effective immediately.

Mr Pockett said: “I’m delighted to welcome Laurence to the Stockland Board. Laurence has extensive experience in the property sector, funds management, finance and investment, both in his executive career and more recently as a non-executive director.”

“Laurence’s appointment is part of our ongoing Board succession program which focuses on complementing and strengthening the Board’s experience and expertise and I look forward to his contribution,” said Mr Pockett.

Mr Brindle has extensive experience in the acquisition, development and management of landmark property assets. His executive career included 21 years with QIC where he served in various senior positions including a long term member of QIC’s Investment Strategy Committee and Head of Global Real Estate where he was responsible for a $9 billion portfolio.

Mr Brindle is currently the Chairman of both National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR). He is a former chairman of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and has previously been a director of Westfield Retail Trust and Scentre Group.

Mr Brindle holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration. As required by the Stockland Constitution, Mr Brindle will offer himself for election by securityholders at the 2021 Annual General Meetings.

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This announcement is authorised for release to the market by Ms Katherine Grace, Stockland’s Company Secretary.