Dexus (ASX: DXS) announced the appointment of Nik Kemp to the newly created role of Executive General Manager, Growth Markets.

Nik will support the sectors in which Dexus is actively building capability and scale, including infrastructure, healthcare and alternative investments. Nik is an experienced infrastructure and real assets professional. He joins Dexus from AustralianSuper, where he held the role of Global Head of Real Assets and is a non-executive director on the boards of Sydney Airport and WestConnex.

Marjan van der Burg has been appointed Chief People Officer, reinforcing Dexus’s focus on building diverse teams to drive leadership across its real asset platform. Prior to joining Dexus, Marjan held a number of roles at Macquarie Group in Australia and overseas.

Ross Du Vernet, Group CEO and Managing Director said: “Nik and Marjan will join the Dexus Executive Committee, supporting our focus on leadership in real assets and driving investment performance.”

After 11 years at Dexus, Deborah Coakley will be stepping down as Chief Executive, Funds Management to pursue another opportunity, effective 17 July 2024. 

Ross Du Vernet said: “Deborah has had a successful career at Dexus, most recently playing an important role in the growth of Dexus’s funds management business and the diversification of the investor base. I would like to thank Deborah for her significant contribution and wish her all the best for the future.”

Dexus will undertake a comprehensive internal and external recruitment process for the funds management executive role.

In the interim, Ross Du Vernet, Group CEO & Managing Director, will work closely with the funds management leadership team and capital partners.

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