QIC makes internal appointment for new Executive Director role

QIC has announced the appointment of Leonie Wilkinson as the Australian-based asset manager's new executive director, global clients and marketing, effective 1 July 2018.

Wilkinson, who joined QIC in July 2017 as director and investment specialist for global real estate, will report to QIC's CEO Damien Frawley and sit on the firm's executive committee.

Commenting on her promotion, Frawley said: "Our contact with our clients is arguably the most important touchpoint of the business, and - having benefited from Leonie's expertise at QIC already - I am certain that the experience she brings to bear will ensure we continue to bring excellence to our clients."

He added: "With her 20 years of expertise in real estate, investment management and customer-facing roles, she is well suited to the demands of the role, including our growing activity in real estate and in the US."

Before joining QIC, Wilkinson was head of client capital group, Australia and New Zealand for LaSalle Investment Management, and previously held senior roles at Macquarie Capital, Stockland Property Group, Barclays Capital in London, and APRA.

QIC has also announced the appointment of Michelle Thomsen to the newly-created role of general counsel, in a move that also sees Thomsen join QIC's executive committee.