Our Team

Damian Collins is the Chairman of Westbridge Funds Management. Having been an active investor himself for over 25 years, Damian continues to apply his extensive experience in property to help fellow investors make successful investment decisions. Damian has served on the REIWA Council since 2011 and was President of the Institute from 2018 to 2022. Damian continues to play an active role in advocating for the local real estate community in WA.

Jennifer is the co-founder and general manager of Momentum Wealth, a Perth-based property investment consultancy. She has more than 18 years’ experience working across a diverse range of industries, including banking, communications, agriculture and property. Jennifer joined the board of Westbridge on 1 July 2015 following the merger of the business with Momentum Wealth. She is qualified with a master of business administration (MBA), a bachelor of communications (public relations) and a diploma of property services (agency management).

Established the real estate business known as Mair & Co in 1966. John has specialised in property investment, development and management. Since 1966 John has been involved with the establishment of over 35 private syndicates and unit trusts to develop and/or invest in property. John has held a Real Estate and Business Agent’s Licence in Western Australia for over 30 years and holds an Auctioneer’s Licence. John is a member of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Alex is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the property and funds management sector gained from over 15 years working in London, Amsterdam and Perth. Alex is responsible for all financial accounting, taxation, treasury, financing, risk management, ICT and compliance for the Trustee, Manager and Funds. Before joining the MW group, Alex worked in senior finance and commercial roles with major international property group Lendlease. Before this, he held senior positions with an ASX-listed international mining company and the accounting firm KPMG.

Alex is responsible for the management of all commercial funds and assets held within the Westbridge Funds Management portfolio. Alex has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry in both the UK and Australia. He has held senior positions within private property portfolios in the UK and worked in the WA office of one the largest property service providers globally. Alex has diverse experience in asset management, urban master-planning, investment, sales and leasing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and is a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Philip holds a Bachelor of Law from The University of Western Australia and is the Head of Development at Westbridge Funds Management and Momentum Wealth. Philip has extensive experience in the end-to-end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of areas including residential land subdivision, residential apartments, commercial and retail built form, and industrial land subdivision. Philip is a strong advocate for WA’s residential property and development sector both within and outside of his role at the company and is an active member of the Property Council of WA Residential Committee.

Simon is a qualified Licenced Valuer with over 19 years of commercial property experience throughout Australia having spent a significant amount of his career working in Sydney and Melbourne. He has held senior roles with global and national real estate investment trusts in capital transactions and valuations. Simon is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute and holds two Bachelor of Commerce degrees from UWA (Finance and International Business Economics) and Curtin University (Property). As Westbridge’s Head of Capital Transactions, Simon is responsible for developing and implementing the acquisitions strategy across the fund portfolio.

Rikki Lushey is a brand strategist with over 20 years’ experience in building and connecting brands with the customers who they assist. Over her career, Rikki has developed a passion for the property industry and believes in empowering consumers through clear and transparent information. She has worked with clients ranging from startups through to SMEs and ASX listed companies across a number of industries including technology, property, finance and construction.

Brad is an experienced Key Relationships Manager with an extensive background in commercial finance and investor relations. In addition to holding senior business management roles across various national banking groups, Brad also managed his own small business for seven years prior to joining Westbridge. As head of our key relationships division, Brad oversees the team responsible for fostering investor relationships and developing new business alliances. Since joining Westbridge and the MW Group, Brad and his team have helped to raise over $460 million in funds across the Group’s portfolio while continuing to champion our investor-first approach.

Alex is responsible for the management of all commercial funds and assets held within the Westbridge Funds Management portfolio. Alex has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry in both the UK and Australia. He has held senior positions within private property portfolios in the UK and worked in the WA office of one the largest property service providers globally. Alex has diverse experience in asset management, urban master-planning, investment, sales and leasing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and is a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Simon is a qualified Licenced Valuer with over 19 years of commercial property experience throughout Australia having spent a significant amount of his career working in Sydney and Melbourne. He has held senior roles with global and national real estate investment trusts in capital transactions and valuations. Simon is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute and holds two Bachelor of Commerce degrees from UWA (Finance and International Business Economics) and Curtin University (Property). As Westbridge’s Head of Capital Transactions, Simon is responsible for developing and implementing the acquisitions strategy across the fund portfolio.

Holding a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), Alex joins Westbridge Funds Management with a wealth of experience in the asset management space. Alex has held positions as an Asset Management Analyst for a leading engineering consulting firm in WA, as well as Head of Facilities for the iconic Ritz Carlton Towers in Elizabeth Quay. As Asset Manager at Westbridge, Alex focuses on maximising returns for our investors through strategic planning and optimising performance of the assets across our commercial funds portfolio.

Aaron holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Property and Finance) from Curtin University and has previous experience working as a Capital Markets Analyst for a leading independent real estate consultant. Aaron supports the implementation and delivery of the acquisitions strategy across the Westbridge Funds Management portfolio and he is passionate about uncovering value for investors through analysis and research.

Philip holds a Bachelor of Law from The University of Western Australia and is the Head of Development at Westbridge Funds Management and Momentum Wealth. Philip has extensive experience in the end-to-end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of areas including residential land subdivision, residential apartments, commercial and retail built form, and industrial land subdivision. Philip is a strong advocate for WA’s residential property and development sector both within and outside of his role at the company and is an active member of the Property Council of WA Residential Committee.

Domenic brings over 15 years of development experience to Westbridge having held development management roles across a broad range of industry sectors including luxury residential, commercial development, private finance, and large-scale government infrastructure projects. Domenic holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and has an extensive background of experience as both a Project Engineer and a Structural Design Engineer on residential and commercial buildings. Domenic provides holistic direction to our funds, working with project stakeholders to drive maximum outcomes at each stage of our developments.

Richard joins Westbridge with over 20 years of built-form experience obtained from senior roles across leading property development and asset management firms both locally and globally. He has successfully delivered an enviable portfolio of projects across the APAC region, including projects in retail and hospitality, casinos and resorts, and the office and industrial sectors. Richard thrives on the hands-on aspects of end-to-end project delivery and is passionate about applying a solutions-based approach to maximise outcomes for all project stakeholders. Richard holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management & Economics) from Curtin University.

Jacob is a Development Manager with significant experience in project management gained from senior roles across Australia and New Zealand. Holding a Bachelor in Property Economics, he’s passionate about transforming innovative development concepts into successful project outcomes, and enjoys the unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking required to maximise value from planning through to completion. As Development Manager, Jacob is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a number of the built-form projects across Westbridge’s residential portfolio.

Anton is an experienced Project Manager with an extensive background in construction and development. His career has encompassed a wide-ranging sector portfolio, including multi-storey apartments, mixed-use facilities & commercial properties. As Assistant Development Manager, Anton plays a key role in the delivery of our syndicated projects, using his experience to maximise outcomes across all stages of the planning and development lifecycle. Anton holds a Bachelor of Design Majoring in Architecture from The University of Western Australia.

Owen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Property Development & Valuation) from Curtin University and has a background in Commercial Valuations, Development and Syndication. As Assistant Development Manager, Owen plays a key role in the delivery of our syndicated projects and is passionate about applying creative and strategic solutions to maximise outcomes for all project stakeholders.

Brad is an experienced Key Relationships Manager with an extensive background in commercial finance and investor relations. In addition to holding senior business management roles across various national banking groups, Brad also managed his own small business for seven years prior to joining Westbridge. As head of our key relationships division, Brad oversees the team responsible for fostering investor relationships and developing new business alliances. Since joining Westbridge and the MW Group, Brad and his team have helped to raise over $460 million in funds across the Group’s portfolio while continuing to champion our investor-first approach.

Phil holds a Diploma of Mortgage Broking and has previously managed his own retail mortgage broking business. Phil has worked in the finance industry in both Australia and the United Kingdom and has partnership management experience within the not-for-profit sector. Phil draws on his 20 years’ finance experience and a broad network of industry contacts to develop new business partnerships and to foster positive experiences for investors.

Emmanuel joins our team with extensive experience in client-facing roles across the finance and wealth management sectors, most recently serving as Senior Private Client Manager for NAB’s Private Wealth division. As Key Relationships Manager, Emmanuel is passionate about forging meaningful connections with our clients through the delivery of top-tier service. His client-centric approach is anchored in a profound understanding of our investors’ unique goals and objectives. Emmanuel holds a Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Finance, a Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Accounting, and is a Qualified Chartered Banker.

Riley has over a decade’s experience in key relations, having managed corporate partnerships for some of the world’s largest insurance companies. Responsible for overseeing and growing our business partnerships at Westbridge, Riley is passionate about working together with likeminded businesses to develop collaborative solutions that help clients achieve better outcomes for their property portfolios.

As our Client Services Advisor at Westbridge Funds Management, Poppy plays a key role in supporting our investors throughout the raising process while upholding compliance standards across our property funds. Poppy has extensive experience in customer service roles across the banking and finance industry, previously serving in the Mortgages department for a prominent retail and commercial bank in the UK. Poppy is passionate about building and sustaining client relationships, and loves playing a part in delivering Westbridge’s investor-first approach.

Geoff is the Team Leader of our in-house commercial property management team at Westbridge, and has over 14 years of experience in the asset management industry. Geoff has played a pivotal role in managing the growth of our national property portfolio, implementing key systems and processes to scale efficiencies in line with a three-fold increase in commercial assets under management. Geoff is passionate about delivering proactive strategies to improve the value of our commercial assets as well as building strong relationships with our tenants and contractors to support positive outcomes for all stakeholders across our funds.

Beginning his real estate career in mortgage broking, Ian followed his passion for property into commercial property and asset management in 2016. Over this time, he has managed a diverse portfolio of assets spanning the industrial and retail sectors. Ian is particularly passionate about unlocking the value-add potential of commercial assets through a hands-on approach to portfolio and stakeholder management. Ian holds a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking, a Westralian Property Management Registration, and a Certificate III in engineering.