LAWD appointed agribusiness specialist Jaclyn Hope to its board and as senior director, agribusiness transactions/corporate advisory.
Hope is a leader in transaction services, strategy, debt and corporate restructuring, deal flow and asset management and has spent the last decade advising domestic and international clients on projects across the Australian agricultural industry.
“Recently, LAWD has announced a number of new impact appointments to increase our geographic footprint, however our growth strategy also includes broadening into service streams adjacent to transactions and valuations,” said Edna Foley, CEO at LAWD.
“We see Jaclyn as one of the country’s most exciting thinkers in food and agribusiness and she will be integral to our delivery of industry best corporate advisory. Her appointment will be a key differentiator of our business in the market, uniquely positioning us to deliver both traditional real estate and professional services.”
Hope most recently serves as a partner in PwC’s mergers and acquisitions team, where she specialised food and agribusiness.
“Jaclyn has overseen large and complex transactions and has a genuine understanding of the opportunities held within the agricultural sector,” said Danny Thomas, senior director at LAWD.
“She will also bring greater diversity of background to our senior leadership team and an enthusiasm for mentoring the rising talent within our business.”
Hope also has previous experience in banking and finance, grain and cotton marketing and is interest in succession planning and supporting families in the intergenerational transfer of assets and skillsets.
“I’m looking forward to working alongside the board, and with the business’ rapidly growing team of property professionals, to expand the corporate advisory stream and provide LAWD clients with a comprehensive service offering,” said Hope.
“As someone who has enjoyed a diverse and highly rewarding career in agriculture and finance, I am also looking forward to supporting others forge their own paths in these vibrant industries.”
