AUSTRALIAN Unity has appointed Vijitha Yogavaran to the newly created role of fund manager of its Healthcare Property Trust.
Yogavaran brings over 17 years’ experience and most recently was the fund manager at Centuria Healthcare.
Chris Smith, general manager Healthcare Property at Australian Unity, said the new management structure better positions the trust for potential growth into the future.
“Vijitha’s significant expertise in the healthcare property sector and proven leadership as a fund manager will be invaluable as we pursue long-term sustainable returns for investors. We’re delighted to welcome Vijitha to our senior leadership team,” said Smith.
The appointment of Yogavaran completes a broader healthcare property management restructure that commenced in 2024, including the appointment of James O’Keefe as fund manager of the Aged Care Property Trust, Nicole Plant as head of direct Healthcare Property and Scott O’Donoghue as national portfolio manager Healthcare Property.
Yogavaran said she is excited by the opportunity to work with a values-driven business and to continue to innovate in healthcare property and drive returns for the AUHPT’s investors.
“The Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust has a crucial role to play as our healthcare ecosystem evolves to meet changing care needs and rapid population growth over coming years. I’m eagerly looking forward to working with the team to provide long-term, stable income for investors, with the opportunity for capital growth,” Yogavaran said.