Our Team

Damian Collins is the Managing Director 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 qualified Chartered Accountant who brings over 15 years of strategic and business planning, financial and commercial management, analysis and forecasting to the Group. Passionate about risk management and system improvement, Alex looks after the financial management, reporting and tax affairs of the MW Group companies and funds. Alex has a strong background in property having spent five years in commercial and finance roles with a large international property company and a Big 4 accounting firm.

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 and has extensive national market knowledge within the commercial property sector. 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 and has extensive national market knowledge within the commercial property sector. 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.

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. 

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; from commercial, industrial, hotels and small and large scale residential developments. 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 and he was instrumental in establishing a listed development company’s Medium Density department. 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.

Ronan holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics and brings over 6 years’ industry experience to the Westbridge Development Team. Having held previous roles in commercial construction, estimating and project management, Ronan has experience overseeing the full cycle of development, from feasibility through to completion and sale. As Assistant Development Manager, Ronan assists with delivering the company’s residential and mixed-use developments.

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.

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.

Julie brings over 30 years’ experience to the commercial team, having first joined the property industry as a residential property manager. During her career, Julie has held key management roles across the retail, commercial and industrial sectors. Her contributions to the industry have been widely recognised, with Julie being named top achieving property manager for Australia whilst working with an international real estate group. Julie holds a Diploma in Real Estate Management and a Triennial Certificate in Real Estate.