Mr Lawton has more than 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. Chris' experience includes both assurance and transaction advisory roles working with some of the largest real estate owners, managers and developers in Australia. Chris also spent time in the USA supporting organizations with international portfolios spanning North America, Japan and Europe. Chris is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Stockland Corporation Limited. He is Chair of the Risk Management Committee.