Sameer Vij
About Sameer Vij
Sameer Vij is the Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management, Real Estate at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, with over 20 years of experience in various industries including property and mining.
Current Position at Brookfield Asset Management
Sameer Vij is the Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management, Real Estate at Brookfield Asset Management, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he oversees the strategic management and performance of the company's real estate portfolio. Brookfield Asset Management is one of the world's largest alternative investment management companies, and Sameer contributes significantly to the company's goals through his expertise in real estate portfolio management.
Past Role at Aveo Group
Serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Aveo Group from 2020 to 2021, Sameer Vij was pivotal in turning around the company's financial performance. During his three-month tenure, he effectively managed financial operations and contributed to a substantial $200 million improvement in cash flow performance within just 18 months. Aveo Group is a prominent retirement village operator in Australia, and Sameer's role was critical during a period of transition for the company.
Experience with Lendlease
Sameer Vij held the position of Group Director, Mergers & Acquisitions at Lendlease from 2013 to 2020. Over his seven-year tenure, he played a key role in strategic transactions, including the successful sale of Lendlease’s New Zealand retirement business to Blackstone. Additionally, he facilitated the introduction of APG as a 25% capital partner into Lendlease’s Australian retirement living business, enhancing the company's capital landscape. His work at Lendlease also involved leading major sales processes and forming vital relationships with global pension and sovereign wealth funds.
Educational Background
Sameer Vij has a robust educational background. He is an alumnus of INSEAD's Lendlease Senior Leadership Program, which he completed in 2015. Further complementing his financial acumen, he earned a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia between 2004 and 2006. Sameer also holds dual degrees in Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Laws from UNSW, completed in 2000. His foundational education was completed at Trinity Grammar School, where he achieved his HSC.
Previous Roles in Financial and Real Estate Sectors
Before his current role, Sameer Vij accumulated extensive experience in various significant positions. At Lendlease, he served as Group Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. He also held the Interim Chief Financial Officer position at Aveo Group. His earlier roles include working as Director of Australia Business Development at Peabody Energy, Vice President of Investment at Mining Private Equity Group, and Director at Goldman Sachs. He began his career at Clayton Utz, where he worked as a Senior Associate.