QIC's real estate arm hires health manager

QIC's property investment arm has hired Nicholas Skulander as general manager of healthcare

He joins QIC Global Real Estate from Dexus, where, as a member of the development origination team, he focused on generating healthcare opportunities.

The Queensland government-backed fund manager said Skulander spent the last decade specialising in healthcare real estate, working across both the public and private sectors.

"He is an expert in healthcare asset procurement models, that provide capital solutions for health operators and unlock value for investors. He has worked across both the public and private sectors and is an expert in healthcare asset procurement models," said the fund manager.

"Nicholas believes that the coming together of private and public sectors to address the health themes that the pandemic has accelerated provides the pathway for greater collaboration for broader services and asset solutions that address an ever-increasing demand for healthcare.

"This deep knowledge of the healthcare sector will serve QIC well as it works to develop its healthcare capability, providing innovative capital solutions and sustainable business models."

Skulander has also held senior roles at NSW Health Infrastructure and Centuria.