Thassim, Niel
About Thassim, Niel
Niel Thassim is the Head of Asia, Private Funds Group at Brookfield Asset Management in Singapore, with over 26 years of experience in finance, accounting, and real estate investment management.
Head of Asia, Private Funds Group at Brookfield Asset Management
Niel Thassim is currently the Head of Asia, Private Funds Group at Brookfield Asset Management, based in Singapore. In this role, he oversees the firm's private funds operations across Asia, leveraging his extensive experience in finance, accounting, and real estate investment management. His position involves strategic leadership and managing relationships with investors and stakeholders in the region.
Career at RREEF
Niel Thassim has held multiple senior roles at RREEF, spanning from 2000 to 2012. He served as Managing Director and CEO of Real Estate, Asia Pacific from 2009 to 2012 and held the position of COO for RREEF Alternatives Asia Pacific from 2006 to 2009. His tenure also included roles as Global Chief Information Officer from 2003 to 2006 and Business Manager from 2000 to 2003 in Australia. Throughout these roles, he contributed significantly to the company's real estate and investment strategies:
Educational Background in Finance and Accounting
Niel Thassim holds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) from the University of Sydney, achieved between 1991 and 1993. He furthered his education by earning a Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants between 1994 and 1996. Additionally, he attained a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, expanding his expertise from 2001 to 2009. His comprehensive education underpins his extensive career in finance and investment management.
Extensive Experience in Finance and Real Estate
With over 26 years of experience in finance, accounting, and real estate investment management, Niel Thassim has developed a thorough understanding of the industry. Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, his career included roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bankers Trust, Credit Suisse, Colonial First State Property Management, and RREEF Real Estate and Deutsche Bank. His assignments took him across major financial hubs in Australia, London, and Singapore, where he handled responsibilities in financial control, product management, and strategic leadership.
Board Membership at Asian Public Real Estate Association
Niel Thassim serves as a Board Member of the Asian Public Real Estate Association. This role involves providing oversight and strategic direction to the association, which is dedicated to promoting and representing the real estate investment industry within Asia. His position reflects his deep expertise and commitment to advancing the sector through collaboration and shared knowledge among industry professionals.