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 elected President of the Institute in 2018. He continues to actively support and champion the local real estate community through this leadership role. 

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 aspects of financial accounting, taxation, treasury, financing, risk management, ICT and compliance for the Group and Funds.

Before joining the Group Alex worked in senior finance and commercial roles with major international property group Lendlease. Prior to this, he held senior positions with an ASX listed international mining company and the accounting firm KPMG.

Alex is responsible for the asset management of the trusts and syndicates which are held within Westbridge’s property portfolio. Alex has fourteen years’ experience in the property industry in both the U.K and Australia. He has held senior positions within private property portfolio’s in the U.K and in one of the largest property service providers. Alex has diverse experience in asset management, urban master-planning, investment and sales and leasing. Alex 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 and Momentum Wealth. Philip has extensive experience in the end to end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of development 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 18 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 holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Business Management and has over 14 years’ experience in commercial finance and relationship management, as well as seven years’ experience as a small business owner. Responsible for managing existing investor relations as well as developing new business alliances, Brad also engages with new investors for upcoming funds and fosters strategic business partnerships. Brad has been with Westbridge for three years and during that period has raised over $150 million in funds for the group.

Alex is responsible for the asset management of the trusts and syndicates which are held within Westbridge’s property portfolio. Alex has fourteen years’ experience in the property industry in both the U.K and Australia. He has held senior positions within private property portfolio’s in the U.K and in one of the largest property service providers. Alex has diverse experience in asset management, urban master-planning, investment and sales and leasing. Alex 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.

Alex joins Westbridge Funds Management with a wealth of experience in the asset management space. Majoring in Economics and Finance at university, Alex went on to hold 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 Assistant Asset Manager at Westbridge, Alex focuses on maximising returns for our investors by supporting the effective management of 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 and Momentum Wealth. Philip has extensive experience in the end to end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of development 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. 

Ryan holds a Master of Property, a Bachelor of Commerce, Majoring in Corporate Finance and Marketing, and a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Human Movement. Ryan has extensive industry experience across the property industry through previous senior management roles at Goodman, Vicinity and Lendlease across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. As Acquisitions Manager, Ryan is responsible for investigating and unlocking development opportunities that deliver strong returns to our investors. He is most passionate about the construction of his projects, seeing them take shape, and the overall pursuit of the deal.

Domenic holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and holds 14 years’ experience across a range of sectors in the property industry. Domenic has experience in project engineering and managing development projects, with projects spanning across Australia and industries. As a Development Manager at Westbridge, Domenic provides “end to end” direction and management of property developments and investments by strategically driving teams to achieve key milestones, continually seeking value-add solutions and maintaining heavy focus on what is best for customers throughout the entire property investment journey.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) and brings extensive experience to the team. Previous roles as a Town Planner, Project Manager and Development Manager have allowed Jeremy to develop experience across the full width of the industry. Having managed developments in Victoria and Queensland adds to Jeremy’s range of experience.  As Development Manager at Momentum Wealth, Jeremy plays an influential role establishing relationships with clients and helping them build wealth through property whilst also contributing to the sustainability and liveability of Perth.

Patrick joins our team with a wealth of experience in project management, having held key roles across strata management and real estate development in his home country of South Africa. Patrick holds a BSc in Property Studies and is passionate about working with clients to develop projects that achieve the right balance between design, functionality, and budget. As Assistant Development Manager, Patrick plays a key role in assisting the coordination of our syndicated development projects as well as supporting the end-to-end delivery of private client projects through our sister company, Momentum Wealth.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management & Economics (Honours) and a Master of Property Investment and Development. He joins Westbridge with extensive experience across the development sector.  Jack is passionate about providing solutions to challenges faced by the community through functional and timeless design while generating a significant return on investment for our clients. As Assistant Development Manager, he is responsible for supporting the coordination and delivery of our syndicated development projects.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Business Management and has over 14 years’ experience in commercial finance and relationship management, as well as seven years’ experience as a small business owner. Responsible for managing existing investor relations as well as developing new business alliances, Brad also engages with new investors for upcoming funds and fosters strategic business partnerships. During Brad’s first three years at Momentum Wealth and Westbridge he raised over $150 million in funds for the group.

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.

Beatrice brings a wealth of administrative experience to the Westbridge team. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business, Majoring in Human Resources – a path inspired by her former role in the human resources department of Cygnet West. She has found her passion in getting to know the Westbridge investors and takes pride in helping to build long-term relationships with our clients.

Geoff has over 10 years’ experience in the property industry and holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) and a Certificate IV in Property. As an investment property owner himself, Geoff is passionate about providing clients with a high standard of service through a hands-on approach.

With over six years’ experience in the commercial property industry and holding a Bachelor of Commerce, Jake has quickly established himself as an integral member of the Commercial Property Management team. Jake takes a proactive approach to management that focusses on building strong relationships with tenants, and he prides himself on adding value to properties in his portfolio. Jake has extensive experience negotiating lease renewals and extensions with tenants and is dedicated to ensuring his clients get the maximum return from their assets.