Simon Baird

Deputy Fund Manager, IRAPT, ISPT

As Deputy Fund Manager, Simon Baird works alongside the Fund Manager to formulate and execute the investment strategy for the ISPT Retail Australia Property Trust (IRAPT). IRAPT is focused on convenience retail and comprises a retail portfolio of 37 properties and property trust holdings with FUM of over $2 billion.

Simon provides oversight on IRAPT’s development projects, investment decisions and property investment planning processes. 

Simon’s 10-year experience within the finance and property industry comes with a strong foundation in investment and financial analysis. He was previously a Senior Investment Analyst specialising in listed and unlisted property, REITs and infrastructure at Lonsec Research and prior to that, a credit analyst at Westpac’s property division.

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