Thurai Thavasikkannu
About Thurai Thavasikkannu
Thurai Thavasikkannu serves as the Head of Real Estate Funds, Asia at VISTRA, bringing over 20 years of experience in real estate accounting and investment management. He has held various leadership roles in finance across notable organizations in Singapore, including Prologis and Ascendas-Singbridge.
Work at Vistra
Thurai Thavasikkannu serves as the Head of Real Estate Funds, Asia at Vistra since 2019. In this role, he oversees fund administration for a diverse client base that invests in Asia and extends to global markets. His responsibilities include managing real estate funds and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Thurai's extensive experience in real estate accounting and investment management supports his leadership in this position.
Education and Expertise
Thurai Thavasikkannu has a strong educational background in finance and business. He studied at RMIT University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business in Business Administration and a Master of Finance. Additionally, he completed the Advanced Management Programme at the National University of Singapore and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Digital Finance from Singapore Management University. He is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), having completed the CPA Australia Program.
Background in Real Estate Finance
Thurai Thavasikkannu has over 20 years of experience in real estate accounting and investment management. His career includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at JTC Corporation as Assistant Director of Management Accounting from 1998 to 2002, followed by a position as Vice President of Group Finance at Ascendas-Singbridge from 2003 to 2006. He then served as Senior Vice President of Fund Management at Prologis for a decade, from 2006 to 2016.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current position at Vistra, Thurai Thavasikkannu held various leadership roles in the finance sector. He was involved with GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) as a Council Member and Independent Advisor from 2017 to 2018. His previous experience also includes leading group financial reporting and control for a pan-Asian real estate developer and manager, demonstrating his capability in managing complex financial operations.