Conscious Investment Management expands team with the appointment of dedicated SDA, social and affordable housing director, Queenie Tran

Conscious Investment Management has appointed Queenie Tran as a Director in its investment team, as it continues to grow its capability within the specialist disability accommodation (SDA) and social housing sectors.

Queenie will lead the impact investment fund manager’s property investments and asset management in SDA and social and affordable housing; as well as seeking to maximise its impact through active involvement in policy and advocacy for these areas.

Queenie’s experience in SDA is unparalleled, having spent more than seven years in not-for-profit housing roles, and over 15 years in access and architectural design. Queenie’s most recent role was Chief Operating Officer and Acting-CEO of Summer Housing, Australia’s largest SDA provider, where she focused on property acquisition, design and delivery including ongoing tenancy and asset management.

Commenting on the appointment, Conscious Investment Management, Chief Investment Officer, Matthew Tominc said: “We are delighted to have such a highly respected and experienced professional as Queenie join the team, after working together closely in her previous role at Summer Housing.  It will increasingly be important for impact investment fund managers to have in-house asset management experience, to ensure maximum impact and financial returns of assets, and we look forward to working closely with Queenie on our current and future investments.”

Director, Queenie Tran, said: “Housing is critical infrastructure that forms the basis of social and economic stability for all. I am excited to join Conscious Investment Management to invest and develop assets including SDA and social and affordable housing that provides a positive social impact.”

In October 2021, Conscious Investment Management announced a landmark social housing investment, alongside the Victorian Government and community housing organisation, HousingFirst. Conscious Investment Management also continues to expand its investments in specialist disability accommodation alongside not-for-profit partner Summer Housing.

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