Appointed to the Board August 2024

Committee appointments

Member of Audit & Risk Management Committee

Ashley Mason has spent over 25 years with senior roles in the construction, development and infrastructure services sectors working for numerous major public companies in Australia, Asia and the Middle East, including Leighton Holdings, Macmahon Holdings, Lendlease and Downer. He is currently Chief Risk Officer for Downer Group. He was Global Head of Operational Risk for Lendlease from 2016 to 2021 and Managing Director of Lendlease Services from 2013 to 2016.

Ashley’s early career was with the Commonwealth Government where he was a member of the Senior Executive Service advising on Transport and Industrial Relations policy.

He is a previous NSW President and National Vice President of the Australian Industry (Ai) Group.

Ashley holds an Honours degree in political science, economics and industrial relations from the University of Queensland. 

Appointed to the Board in April 2025. 
Committee appointments

Member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee.

Ilona has worked over 25 years on environment and climate law and finance, including the development of law and policy and its implementation by both governments and the private sector. This experience extends to complex multi-jurisdictional transactions as well as the development of innovative responses to climate change and sustainability problems.

Ilona is a partner in Gilbert + Tobin’s Banking + Projects group, specialising in Climate Change and Sustainability.

She serves on the board of the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator and is a former Commissioner of the NSW Independent Planning Commission. 

Appointed to the Board in August 2024.
Committee appointments

Member of the People & Culture Committee

Craig Knowles is a former State Member of Parliament (1990 – 2005). As a minister for 11 years, he held portfolios including Health, Planning and Housing, Sydney and Hunter Water Corporations and NSW Land Commission, Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources and Forests and Lands. Craig has also served as Mayor of Liverpool City Council and as the Australian Consul-General to New Zealand, and Chair of the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

Mr Knowles is the Independent Chair of the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator, Independent Chair of the Prospect Water Partnership, a partner in Tulich (Royce) Retirement Living and a Director of the Children’s Medical Research Institute. He is also employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Mr Knowles is a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute of Valuers and Land Economist (now API) in both land economy and valuation practice. He was awarded The Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "significant service to local government, the Parliament of NSW and the community through various health initiatives".

Appointed to the Board in August 2021.
Committee appointments:

Chair of the People & Culture Committee

Trent Alston has spent over 30 years in the real estate industry with wide ranging past experience in construction, project management, development, corporate real estate, investment management and running funds management businesses. During this time he was Head of Real Estate at Challenger, General Manager Wholesale Funds at Colonial First State Global Asset Management and held a range of roles at Lendlease.

Trent is also a Non-Executive Director for Abacus Property Group and Chair of its People Performance & Culture Committee, an Independent Representative and the Chair of the Investor Review Committee for the Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial, the Australian Prime Property Fund Retail and the Australian Prime Property Fund Industrial, a principal at Kokusai Business Advisory and provides strategic advice to a range of clients on real estate business strategy and funds management.

Trent holds a Bachelor of Building (Hons) from UNSW, a Graduate Management Qualification from AGSM, an Advanced Management Program (Insead) and is a Graduate of the AICD.

Appointed to the Board in April 2025

Committee appointments:

Member of the People & Culture Committee

Siobhan brings over 20 years’ experience leading sustainability in ASX50 companies, including as Australia’s first Chief Sustainability Officer in listed financial services with Westpac, and established the sustainability function at Stockland Property Group.

With a background in architecture and urban design, and as deputy chair of the Green Building Council of Australia, she helped pioneer green-rated, energy-efficient and community-responsive developments.

Her current roles include Member, Australian Government’s Nature Repair Committee; Trustee, Greater Sydney Parklands; Trustee of the NSW Responsible Gambling Fund; Member, NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s Advisory Panel; Director, The Social Outfit – a work-integrated social-enterprise; NSW Councillor, Australian Institute of Company Directors; Member, Chief Executive Women (CEW) and Director, Pure and Applied - sustainability and governance advisory.

AFR’s 2024 Women in Leadership, Financial Services – Banking award winner, Siobhan advises business and government on climate, nature, anti-slavery, and gambling harm, and previously co-chaired the UN Environment Programme’s Banking Board, co-authoring the UN Principles for Responsible Banking. She also served on the UN’s Net-Zero Banking Alliance. 

Appointed to the Board in April 2025

Committee appointments:

Chair the Audit & Risk Management Committee.

Kieran brings more than 30 years in finance across the real estate industry, including experience investment management, construction and development, in both executive and non-executive roles.

Kieran has held senior finance roles within the Lend Lease Group and was Chief Financial Officer of The GPT Group and Australand Property Group, both ASX listed real estate businesses.

Kieran is currently a Director of Boom Logistics, Jatcorp, RAM Essential Services Property Fund, GFM Investment Management, Ozharvest and Bisley & Company. He brings to the board extensive expertise in real estate financing, structuring and strategy, and is a CPA Australia Fellow and member of AICD. 

Alexander Wendler leads Landcom with a clear mission to increase housing supply and make homes happen in more places, for more people across New South Wales.

Landcom is a State-owned commercial business that develops land and property and is sustaining strong momentum across its entire delivery program.

Appointed CEO in May 2022, Alex brings over 25 years of experience in unlocking public value through bold infrastructure and property projects. He’s driven by tangible outcomes - expanding housing supply, improving affordability, and strengthening good design and amenity.

Under Alex’s leadership Landcom is growing its product offering and deepening its expertise and capability to deliver homes and sustainable communities. Landcom delivery program now ranges from master-planned communities to affordable housing developments to metropolitan infill developments with build-to-rent and essential worker housing. Landcom is demonstrating how to do things differently by piloting the NSW Housing Pattern Book and ramping up innovation by fast tracking its modern methods of construction program.

Before joining Landcom, Alex was Chief Development Officer at Transport for NSW, where he led development across all transport modes and urban renewal projects. He helped unlock private-sector investment in major initiatives including Sydney Metro’s Martin Place integrated station, WestConnex, and Atlassian Central.

Alex started his career in corporate finance at Deutsche Bank, followed by a decade in investment banking and funds management at Macquarie Capital in Sydney and London.

He holds a Master of Public Administration, a Masters in Management and Economics, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Peter is Acting Executive General Manager, Development, leading Landcom’s portfolio of urban and regional development projects across New South Wales. He brings deep experience in property development, infrastructure delivery and multidisciplinary project leadership, with a strong focus on achieving planning outcomes and creating sustainable, high‑quality communities.

Peter was first introduced to Landcom through consulting roles supporting the Sydney Metro Northwest Places and Acquisitions teams. He later joined the organisation driven by two motivations: the opportunity to influence major housing projects that deliver public benefit, and the challenge of helping establish Landcom’s Project Management Office. He is strongly aligned with Landcom’s ambition to lead the industry in sustainability and innovation, believing this enables the creation of communities the organisation can be proud of.

Before joining Landcom, Peter held senior roles in the private sector, including leadership positions for a private developer and a project management consultancy.

Peter holds a Master of Property Development from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil) from the University of Wollongong.
 

Andrew leads Landcom’s Built Form division, delivering medium-density projects that put more homes within reach of more people across New South Wales. From affordable and build-to-rent housing to modular innovation, he drives the development, project construction and delivery of these projects while also overseeing the asset management of Landcom’s existing sites and buildings.

Andrew brings deep experience and leadership in the design, development and delivery of large-scale projects across commercial, residential and retail sectors. Over four decades, he has opened doors for projects that transform skylines and communities alike. Andrew’s track record of turning complex developments into places that work for people and industry - and set new benchmarks for the sector - is widely recognised.

Before joining Landcom in 2023, Andrew held senior leadership roles including Head of Development and Project Director at Aqualand, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Devine Limited, and Chief Operating Officer and Director at Leighton Properties. His career highlights include helping to shape landmark projects such as Sydney’s Star City Casino and Westpac Place.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Science (Architecture) from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma of Law from the Barristers Admission Board, University of Sydney. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a former Chair of the Property Council of Australia’s NSW Planning Committee. 

Sally Anne Friedlander is a passionate leader in organisational effectiveness. At Landcom, she leads Operations & Culture, to shape operational excellence and create conditions for people and performance to thrive. She oversees Business Services, IT, Legal & Compliance, People & Culture, Health, Safety & Environment, Sustainability and Strategy — building inclusive, sustainable operations that deliver progress that sticks.

Appointed to Landcom’s executive team in 20253, Sally Anne brings more than 25 years’ experience across construction, infrastructure, state government and community housing. Leading operational excellence that supports Landcom to make more homes happen, in more places, for more people.

Sally Anne’s career achievements tell a story of bold leadership and a commitment to people-focused change that delivers meaningful impact. She co-founded the Australian Major Project Leadership Academy with Oxford Saïd Business School and EY, and has led cultural and workforce initiatives recognised through AHRI’s 2022 awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and for Diversity & Inclusion.

Before joining Landcom, Sally Anne was Group COO at St George Community Housing and Deputy Secretary at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Earlier, she held senior roles with Westpac, ASX, Boral, Qantas, John Holland Group and Laing O’Rourke.

She is a Board Director of Parramatta Women’s Shelter and a Fellow of the Australian HR Institute. Sally Anne holds a Master of Arts in Leadership & Change, Master of Human Resource Management, a Graduate Certificate in Change Management, and a BA in Adult Education, and is currently completing a PhD in Leadership and Change. 

As Landcom’s Executive General Manager of Finance & Investment, Matthew secures the capital and partnerships that move projects from blueprint to delivery. He oversees finance, procurement, acquisitions and capital partners, helping unlock more possibilities for more homes and communities for the people of New South Wales.

With more than 25 years’ experience in real estate and infrastructure, Matthew has worked across finance, funds management, capital partnering and development management in Australia, the UK, USA and Japan. His expertise, spanning finance leadership, property development and stakeholder management, reflects Matthew’s broad experience and impactful appointments. He has led large-scale financial operations and strategic initiatives, securing game-changing investments for complex, transformational ventures.

Before joining Landcom in 2025, Matthew was Chief Financial Officer at Centennial Property Group, General Manager of Finance at Sydney Airport, and Chief Financial Officer at Rawson Property Group. He also held senior roles at Stockland, including General Manager of Finance, Regional Development Manager (NSW) and Head of Unlisted Property Funds.

Matthew is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Exeter University (UK) and a Master of International Business and Law (LLM) from Southampton University (UK). He is also a Director and member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee at Bridge Housing, a community housing provider. 

Raema leads the Customer and Corporate Affairs division  communications and strategy at Landcom with a clear mission - to strengthen Landcom's reputation and relationships so we can make more homes happen for more people, with the trust and confidence of the NSW community. Steering customer strategy and experience and government and media relations , housing, planning and corporate policy, Raema plays a pivotal role in supporting NSW Government priorities in housing and urban management.

Raema also leads the development and delivery of best practices across Landcom teams and projects, from environmental and social sustainability to research, stakeholder engagement and marketing and communications. This commitment to leading with excellence and setting new industry benchmarks is at the heart of Landcom’s mission to plan with care, act with heart and deliver outcomes that last for the people of New South Wales.

Raema brings an impressive record as a senior public affairs professional with more than 25 years’ experience. From housing reform to climate resilience, she has designed and led campaigns that influence, educate and connect, turning complex issues into clear strategies that build trust and momentum.

Before joining Landcom, Raema led stakeholder engagement at the Department of Planning and Environment to support major planning reform. At Sydney Water, as Head of Communications and Public Affairs, she delivered drought-response campaigns and designed issues management programs that strengthened trust with stakeholders and the community.

Raema holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Graduate Certificate of Management.