Sam Leon

Non Executive / Other Non-Executive
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Sam Leon has over 43 years of experience across all sectors of the property industry, with 29 years at Investec Property Proprietary Limited, firstly as a director, then managing director and deputy chair, and currently contracted in an advisory capacity. He was a founder of the transformation of Growthpoint into South Africa’s largest listed property REIT and was a director until Investec sold its interests in October 2007. Sam also served on the board of the South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA). He retired as CEO of the Fund on 31 March 2015, having held this position since its listing on the JSE in April 2011. He remains on the Board as non-executive deputy chair. Sam was a crucial driver in the formation of the Investec Australia Property Fund, which listed on the JSE in October 2013.

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Leon
DoB: 01/01/1950
Age: 76 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Australia
Country of Birth: Australia
Language: English
Qualification: Bachelor of Laws
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Qualifications & Experience

 

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Committee/s

CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Investec Australia Property FundBoardMember24/07/2013

 

Independence Questions

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Are you more than 10 years as a director?:
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