About Leyton Funds
Leyton Funds is an ASIC licensed specialist property investor and funds manager.
A private business owned by management, we are an active manager of our portfolio and we co-invest in all our real estate assets. We are a team of property experts with an extensive track record of success covering transactions, asset management, funds management and real estate finance.
Active management is our ethos.
We take a hands-on approach at each property, understanding our tenants’ businesses and constantly looking to enhance the value of our assets for the benefit of our investors.
We have a proven track record in delivering strong returns and capital growth through deal origination, property refurbishment, tenant engagement, lease negotiation and prudent debt financing.
The Team
Warwick Mittiga
Warwick has a broad range of property experience covering investment, development, funds management and business administration in both Australia and London.
Warwick has worked for some of the largest global real estate businesses including Brookfield Properties and held senior positions in the global investment bank, Babcock & Brown.
Warwick manages the daily operations of Leyton Funds and is actively focused on acquisitions, investment mandates, investor relations and growth of the Leyton Funds business.
He is currently a member of the Property Council of Australia’s South Australian Division Council.
Tracy Gornall
This experience extends across institutional grade office, retail and industrial properties together with masterplanned residential estates and apartment projects.
Tracy holds an Honours in Economics, Finance and Property and Bachelor of Business (Property), both from the University of South Australia, and is a Fellow member of the Australian Property Institute.
Prior to joining Leyton Funds, Tracy was a Senior Director with JLL leading the South Australian commercial valuation team and the National Metro commercial valuation team. Prior to that Tracy held research and valuation positions with Colliers International. Other past roles within the property industry include President of the South Australian Division of the Australian Property Institute.
Eamonn Ansell
At Leyton Funds, Eamonn leads the implementation of asset specific investment strategies to optimise real estate value and enhance investor returns throughout the full life cycle of ownership.
Eamonn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Property) from the University of South Australia and Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.
Prior to joining Leyton Funds, Eamonn was an Asset Manager at Mirvac in Sydney and later Brisbane, where he managed a portfolio of prime grade office assets. Prior to joining Mirvac, Eamonn was a Director of Property & Asset Management at Jones Lang LaSalle in Melbourne.
Michael Gillett
Fiona James
Fiona is the primary liaison between Leyton Funds and its investors, she engages with both current and potential investors while assisting in capital raising for new investments.
Fiona has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications specialising in business communications and public relations from Griffith University.
Before joining Leyton Funds, Fiona was the Group Corporate Communications Manager at Kelsian Group. Prior to this, she held communications positions at Elders and Beach Energy.
Kelly Menzies
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and brings a wealth of knowledge in financial operations for large real estate businesses including development and investment.
Kelly manages the operational and strategic management of Leyton Funds’ finance function including working closely with external trustees and accountants for each Leyton Funds investment trust.
Prior to joining Leyton Funds, Kelly held senior positions with Rivergum Homes, Badge Construction and Drakes Supermarkets.
Lara Farrell
Lara has over 20 years experience in property specialising in asset management across a range of commercial, industrial and retail property. Lara’s experience covers direct property management, facilities, marketing & administration.
Lara holds a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Australia.
Lara is currently a member of the Property Council of Australia’s Retail and Mainstreet Committee in South Australia.
Prior to joining Leyton Funds Lara held the position of Centre Manager for retail at Leedwell Property managing a broad range of properties including Large Format Retail, neighbourhood shopping centres and commercial offices. Lara has also held various roles with RetPro & Centro Properties during her career.
The Team
John Whiteman
John Whiteman has an outstanding track record of success in funds management and private investment management.
Based in Sydney, John has spent a successful career investing in Australian equities with a significant period at AMP Capital where he held several roles including Portfolio Manager for the $4bn AMP Capital Fund.
In 2006 John set up the Ex-50 Funds at Northcape Capital, where he was a director and shareholder of the business which now manages over $10bn in capital. With his partners at Northcape, John built a highly success private funds management business before stepping down in 2018.
John leads the Board of Leyton Funds where his experience is an invaluable resource for the management team, assisting to deliver the strategic direction, corporate ethos and governance of the business.
Warwick Mittiga
Warwick has a broad range of property experience covering investment, development, funds management and business administration in both Australia and London.
Warwick has worked for some of the largest global real estate businesses including Brookfield Properties and held senior positions in the global investment bank, Babcock & Brown.
Warwick manages the daily operations of Leyton Funds and is actively focused on acquisitions, investment mandates, investor relations and growth of the Leyton Funds business.
He is currently a member of the Property Council of Australia’s South Australian Division Council.
Philip Rundle
He is one of the highest profile figures in the Adelaide commercial property market, having led CBRE’s Adelaide office for a decade.
Philip has also served as Director, Commercial Developments at Urban Construct, Managing Director and Principal at his own firm Burgess Rawson (SA) Pty Ltd, and a Director at Colliers Jardine.
William Brown
William has represented both local and national private groups and some of Australia’s largest corporate property owners and retailers, handling more than $500 million worth of property transactions in the process.
Hamish Brown
Prior to Leyton Funds, Hamish worked with major Property groups including Vicinity (Formerly Colonial First State), Wesfarmers and CBRE working across all markets in Australia.
In this capacity, Hamish was responsible for site identification, site acquisition, financial modelling, feasibility and risk analysis, due diligence and project strategy implementation including design, planning, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
Jarrod Eckermann
Jarrod is CEO of the Eckermann Group which comprises Eckermann Conveyancers, Eckermann Lawyers and Eckermann Forms.
Jarrod has also worked in senior roles with Last & Co Lawyers, Deloitte Corporate Finance and Edwards Marshall Chartered Accountants.