Mr Lawton has over 40 years of experience in professional services, including 25 years as an audit partner with EY during which he focused on the real estate sector. Mr Lawton's experience includes both assurance and transaction advisory roles working with some of the real estate owners, managers and developers in Australia. Mr Lawton also spent time in the USA supporting organizations with international real estate portfolios spanning North America, Japan and Europe. Mr Lawton also serves as a director of Waypoint REIT Limited. Mr Lawton is a member of the Risk Committee and Sustainability Committee.