David Warneford
Senior Managing Director, Head of Australia and New Zealand / Sydney, Australia
David Warneford is the Head of Australia and New Zealand at Hines, responsible for overseeing the firm’s management and investment activities across the two countries. His role encompasses capital transactions, asset management, and the delivery of refurbishment and development projects.
David joined Hines in July 2008, beginning his tenure in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office before returning to his native Sydney to establish Hines’ Australia office in 2012. With extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry, he has been instrumental in the development, acquisition, and management of a diverse portfolio across the office, retail, living, and logistics sectors for Hines in Australia.
David is Vice Chair, Mission Advancement on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Australia National Council and a member of the ULI Asia Pacific Office Council, contributing to thought leadership and industry advancement across the region. He also serves on the Global Investment Committee of the Property Council of Australia (Capital Markets Division), working closely with the State and Federal governments to enhance Australia’s appeal to international investors.
David holds a Bachelor of Building (Construction Management), Honours Second Class, from the University of New South Wales, and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA.