About Us
We believe in securing your
financial future
We make investing in property easier, striving to provide those who partner with us the financial freedom to reach their goals by using our collective property experience and capabilities, and actively managing assets to produce great returns. Our focus is drawing on and building our experience in the property market in order to achieve our investors’ goals.
Quanta previously formed part of a group of companies recognised as one of Australia’s leading property investment groups, providing funds management services for over a decade.
History
Founding Director Stacey Jones launched the Quanta Investment Funds brand in 2022, which was previously part of one of Australia’s leading property investment groups, providing funds management services for over a decade.
In its first year under the Quanta Investment Funds brand, Quanta purchased over $80m of commercial property, increasing the value of assets under management to $200 million across six investment trusts.
Quanta’s current team comprises 20 specialists with decades of combined experience across funds management, asset and facilities management, property development and capital transactions.
FY2025 Annual Review
At Quanta, we deliver on our commitment to openness and transparency through regular communication and tailored support. This review provides a detailed overview of our Trusts, an insight into how we engage with our investors and an outline of the deliberate actions we have taken to meet our ESG goals.
Take a read through our achievements and plans for growth moving forward.
Stacey Jones
Founding Director
With 18 years’ experience in commercial property, Stacey joined the group in 2012, as its first and only legal counsel. During her time with the group, Stacey has held the positions of Legal Counsel, General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer. She now proudly serves as Founding Director of Quanta, which operates as an independent, separately run business.
Stacey has been intimately involved in the growth of the group by taking a hands on approach to transactions, structuring, compliance and management. It has been this hands on approach that has ensured Stacey has gained invaluable and unparalleled experience in the operation and management of the Quanta business and an in depth knowledge of property funds management.
Prior to joining the group, Stacey spent significant time working exclusively in commercial property law with a highly regarded, specialist firm in Brisbane advising developers, international investors, shopping centre owners, property trusts, listed companies, Local Government bodies and high net worth individuals on major transactions, leasing, and complex titling structure.
Stacey is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, is entered on the High Court Register of Practitioners, holds a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University (Hons), a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law and a Principal Practicing Certificate with the Queensland Law Society. Stacey holds a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice together with Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australian Real Estate Agent Licences and is a Responsible Manager on various Australian Financial Services Licences.
Tim MacKinley
Managing Director
Tim joined the team in 2016 in the role of HR Manager. With a strong background in human resources and people management, as well as having worked for privately owned entrepreneurial businesses, he fitted into the team seamlessly. Tim’s knowledge of commercial and practical operational solutions, along with his understanding of commercial property, saw him promoted to the role of National Portfolio Manager in 2018. This role allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of all departments across the business, whilst putting his people management skills on show in leading a large team of property professionals.
Tim progressed through multiple roles in the business including the role of HR and Corporate Operations Manager, he was eventually promoted to Chief Operating Officer in late 2021. Tim is responsible for creating and delivering various corporate and real-estate strategies, and finds himself heavily involved with Quanta’s investors, the selection of new property acquisitions, the financial performance of the company, and the overarching leadership and management of the team. His excellent working relationship with Founding Director Stacey Jones allows decision making to be swift and for the business to be action focused.
David Carpenter
Head of Investor Relations and Brand
David is dedicated to delivering all equity raising and communication strategies for the group, while implementing new systems and procedures in accordance with our regulatory and compliance obligations under our AFSL with ASIC. With over 10 years of service with the business, David’s wealth of knowledge has allowed him to branch out and manage the marketing and branding of Quanta, whilst remaining a key point of contact for all investors and stakeholders.
David now manages a team of investor relations and marketing personnel and is heavily involved at a strategic level when it comes to new property selection. His implementation of various new initiatives for our investors including quarterly reporting, the investor portal, and our annual investor survey, means we remain aligned with our investor’s investment mandate. David’s strong background in information systems made him the ideal candidate when joining the Investor Relations team as a Database and Operations Analyst way back in 2014. David’s development within the business saw him promoted to the role of Investor Relations Manager in early 2018 – now Head of Investor Relations and Brand.
Aron Bendell
Head of Funds Management
Having joined the group in 2018, Aron is responsible for leading the Funds Management and Property Finance teams, which provide specialist fund management, investment strategy, capital structuring and debt origination and management services.
Aron has extensive property and finance experience with over 28 years within the Institutional Banking, Property and Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking, and financial services sectors. He has substantial operating experience in fund management, property strategy, negotiating, analysing and structuring debt facilities and derivatives and structured capital transactions across all property sectors.
Prior to joining the team, Aron held various management and analytical roles with Westpac Banking Corporation specialising in institutional property finance and capital transactions for listed and large private groups.
Caitlin Donaldson
Head of Asset Management
Caitlin joins Quanta with over 25 years in the property industry spanning retail, commercial, industrial and healthcare sectors for both institutional and private clients. Throughout her career, Caitlin has held roles on both the agency and client sides, giving her a well-rounded perspective of strategic asset management. Most recently, she spent 17 years at Knight Frank, where she held a range of senior positions across asset and property management including leading the QLD Asset Management business for the past five years. Her proven track record, deep industry knowledge, and strategic mindset will play a key role as Quanta continues its strong growth trajectory.
In her role, Caitlin will oversee all aspects of property and facilities management, with a strong focus on proactive asset management. She will work closely with teams across the business to ensure Quanta’s assets are managed to the highest standard and are aligned with both our commercial objectives and the best interests of our investors.
Caitlin’s appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing in industry-leading talent to support our long-term goals. Her leadership will further strengthen our capability to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors and stakeholders, ensuring our portfolio continues to perform at its highest potential.
Andre Liu
Capital Transactions Manager
Andre joined the team in 2019 and is an experienced Capital Transactions Manager, having facilitated over $1 billion in commercial property transactions. With a decade of experience in the commercial property industry, his expertise spans real estate transactions, funds management, investment management, and property Valuations.
He focuses on sourcing investment opportunities that deliver superior risk adjusted returns, reliable cashflows, and long-term growth for investors, while also overseeing asset disposals to ensure optimal investment outcomes.
Andre is a Registered Valuer with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland and a Certified Practicing Valuer and Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute.
Sophie Beven
Head of HR and Corporate Operations
Sophie Beven is a human resources professional who leads Quanta’s People & Culture division.
With almost a decade of experience across commercial property and aviation, Sophie brings a strategic approach to her role and has been with the business for over 4 years. Sophie advises on best practice within industrial relations, corporate culture and change management. Her keen interest in commercial property has also seen Sophie start working within corporate operations to further develop her skills.
Sophie holds a Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Queensland.
Natasha Cipollone
Head of Finance
Natasha joined the group in 2016 and has since taken on a leadership role within the finance team, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and compliant accounting records. Throughout her time with the group, she has held roles within the property, fund and corporate accounting teams. With a strong track record of maximising profits and reducing costs, Natasha significantly contributes to the long-term growth and profitability of Quanta. Her extensive expertise in corporate accounting encompasses financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting, cash flow management, AFSL compliance, and financial reporting.
With more than 25 years of experience in both listed and unlisted companies across various sectors—including funds management, property, wholesale distribution, and retail—Natasha brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. She holds a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Professional Accounting, from Queensland University of Technology.
Cameron Doyle
Head of Projects
Cameron brings a diverse background and skillset to the team at Quanta having overseen projects across Australia and the Pacific Region. Cameron has a decade of experience, working on Project and Construction deliveries across the Retail, Industrial, Commercial and International Development sector. He has worked on over $400m worth of projects, managing design, budgeting, cost control, contracts, risk assessment and mitigation, development and completion.
Cameron will be responsible for the planning and delivery of Capital Expenditure works across the entire portfolio as the number of assets and trusts continues to grow.
Cameron holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Construction from Queensland University of Technology.
Our Departments
Our team is a highly experienced and regarded team of property experts who are leaders in their field. With an unrivalled pool of knowledge, understanding and insight into the property market, we consistently demonstrate success in the planning, development and management of all facets of strategic real estate management with a key focus on maximising the assets performance for our investors. Our collective knowledge and experience delivers quality results for both our tenants and investors, nationally.
The Funds Management and Finance team is responsible for the active management of the financial performance of the trusts within the portfolio and all associated debt facilities.
The team works closely with the relevant departments to facilitate the setting of trust strategies and monitors the ongoing performance of the trusts against those strategies. The close and constant interaction between the Funds Management and Finance team and the rest of the business ensures decisions are made strategically that are not only in the best interests of an individual asset, but the trust as a whole.
The team is also responsible for the critical tasks of debt placement, covenant compliance and reporting, refinancing and ongoing debt management.
The disciplined approach by the Funds Management and Finance team, coupled with their extensive industry experience, strong market connections and detailed knowledge of the portfolio is crucial to ensure we are well positioned to take advantage of all relevant opportunities.
Our Asset Management team is responsible for setting and implementing the strategy for each individual asset within the portfolio. The team is accountable for the whole of life performance of assets including capital and income growth for investors.
The team works closely with the funds management team to ensure that asset strategies are consistent with, and are meeting, trust objectives.
The property investment analysts provide considered and reliable property valuations, commercial appraisals and advice across the range of assets throughout the investment cycle to track income and capital value performance. The team plays an important role during the acquisition and disposal process in assisting the capital transactions team in determining current and future performance.
Property Management
We provide property management services across our portfolio of properties as well as to external parties through our property management team. This approach allows us to tailor property management services to suit the specific needs of every asset which cannot be provided through a standard ‘one-size-fits-all’ external property management service.
The team provides a focused, committed and dedicated services to tenants. In addition to the day to day running of assets, the team provides valuable input into asset management strategies and is responsible for the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, rent collection and all capital works programs.
The team represents owners on the front line to all building occupants including large and small office users; large multi-national retailers and manufacturers and small business owners; and is responsible for retail marketing. The hands on management by our internal team of professionals ensures that communication across all levels flows freely and opportunities and challenges alike can be identified early and acted upon.
Leasing
Our Leasing team is responsible for ensuring the active management of all tenancies across the portfolio. They work closely with Asset managers and Property managers to monitor existing leases to minimise, as best as possible, downtime and costs associated with vacating tenants as well as seeking new tenants for existing vacancies in line with the strategy for the relevant asset.
They are responsible for the negotiation of all lease terms and conditions and plays an advisory role in the design and delivery of new development and re-positioning projects.
The team also provides advisory and consulting services on lease restructuring and in-depth market-based advice across all assets including planning, tenancy portfolios, venue design and property maintenance.
Our team hold real estate licences in all jurisdictions within which it currently operates.
Our team hold real estate licences in all jurisdictions within which we operate.
The Capital Transactions team is responsible for the acquisition of assets, consistent with trust strategies and for the timely and strategic disposal of assets within the portfolio. The identification of new opportunities or disposals follows a thorough understanding of property markets and economic conditions and a detailed analysis of particular opportunities that meet the investment strategy.
An efficient and effective due diligence process is key and is led by the capital transactions team with the support and expertise of our internal teams and a range of trusted and experienced external consultants.
The Capital Transactions team works closely with the Funds Management and Asset Management teams to provide valuation advice and support to ensure the most effective structuring of transactions across the portfolio and the maximising of returns for investors.
The Development team is responsible for creating a greater contribution to capital and income growth for investors through new development and re-development projects.
Development usually occurs for strategic reasons and opportunities may be identified as part of the acquisition process or during the process of determining long-term asset strategy.
Once an opportunity is identified, the development team prepares a series of high-level studies to determine potential development options. If feasible, the Development team engages with the wider team, along with external consultants to design and finalise the project brief, prior to moving through to contractor procurement and the delivery phase.
The Facilities Management team is accountable for the repair and maintenance of all assets in the portfolio to ensure not only are the assets compliant with all relevant laws and standards but are fit for purpose and meet the expectations of our tenants and the wider community.
This team also provides critical insight and advice in relation to the current and future performance of an asset from an owner’s perspective. The Facilities Management team are actively involved in the continued implementation of, and improvement in, sustainability initiatives and performance of our properties.
Our Project Management and Tenancy Coordination team are responsible for ensuring all projects, irrespective of size, are delivered in the most time and cost effective manner to the standards and specifications required by all relevant stakeholders.
We have seen countless examples of the benefit to our assets and our investors of having this skill set in-house – including from being able to identify and avoid potential cost-overruns and delays to being able to appropriately manage the expectations of, and communications to, relevant parties.
The Project Management team consult during the due diligence phase on new acquisitions; provide design and construction advice on building upgrades and capital works programs; and provide fitout advice to new tenants. This team is also responsible for delivery of a large variety of projects from new buildings, building refurbishments and tenancy fitouts.
Our internal tenancy coordination function means that we can help facilitate the earliest possible occupancy of premises within our assets while ensuring all works are carried out in an acceptable manner, without jeopardising the structure or compliance of our properties.