Alison Harrop steps down as Dexus CFO > Keir Barnes steps up

Dexus (ASX:DXS), one of Australia’s leading  fully integrated real estate groups, managing a high-quality Australian property portfolio valued at $42.5 billion, this week announced that Alison Harrop will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 30 September 2021, and the appointment of Keir Barnes as CFO, effective 1 October 2021. Keir will also join the Group Management Committee as a Key Management Personnel.

Darren Steinberg, Dexus CEO said: “Alison has been a valuable member of our leadership team and after more than six years at Dexus has decided to leave the group. Alison has made a strong contribution on driving improvements and efficiencies across the group, with a focus on the finance and technology function. “I would like to thank Alison for her contribution to the success of Dexus and wish her all the best for the future.

“Keir is well placed to step into the role of CFO after serving more than two years as our Deputy CFO. The smooth transition of the role reinforces our commitment to succession planning across the group.”

Keir joined Dexus in May 2019 as Deputy CFO and since that time has led the Finance function across financial operations, performance, planning and analysis, valuations, tax, transactions and reporting. Keir has an extensive background in the property and funds management industry, with experience gained in roles across finance, funds management, real estate corporate advisory and chartered accounting.

Prior to joining Dexus, Keir was a founding member of Fife Capital where she held the position of CFO.