Ruban Kaneshamoorthy
About Ruban Kaneshamoorthy
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy is the Head of Real Estate Investing Australia at Brookfield Asset Management, with extensive experience in real estate and investment banking across Australia and Asia.
Head Of Real Estate Investing Australia
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy is currently the Head of Real Estate Investing Australia at Brookfield Asset Management. Since January 2019, he has led the company's real estate investment initiatives in Australia. His role includes managing portfolio companies and capital partnering initiatives, while focusing on sourcing and executing real estate transactions.
Work Experience at Brookfield Asset Management
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy began his tenure at Brookfield Asset Management in January 2019 as the Head of Real Estate Investing Australia. In this role, he oversees large-scale real estate investments and transactions. His extensive background in managing real estate portfolios and capital partnering initiatives strengthens Brookfield's position in the Australian market.
Previous Roles at Macquarie Group
From 2015 to 2018, Ruban Kaneshamoorthy served as Real Estate Investments - CAF Division at Macquarie Group in Sydney. During his three years there, he played a significant role in real estate investment activities and gained valuable experience in managing investment portfolios.
Career at Goldman Sachs
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy worked as Executive Director at Goldman Sachs from 2011 to 2015 in Sydney. Over his four-year tenure, he was involved in major real estate private equity and investment banking activities. This position enabled him to deepen his expertise in real estate investments and special situations.
Early Career at Morgan Stanley
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy's early career includes a significant role at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2010 in Sydney. As a member of the Real Estate Principal Investments and Special Situations Team (MSREI), he gained extensive experience in real estate investments and special situation transactions, laying a strong foundation for his future roles.
Education and Expertise from UNSW
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy holds a Combined Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of New South Wales, completed between 2000 and 2005. This academic background provided him with the necessary skills in finance and law, which have been crucial throughout his career in real estate investment.
High School Education at James Ruse Agricultural High School
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy completed his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at James Ruse Agricultural High School from 1995 to 2000. This early education played a foundational role in shaping his academic and professional trajectory.
International Transaction Experience
Ruban Kaneshamoorthy has a demonstrated history of managing transactions across Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, and Japan. His role involves various aspects of real estate, special situations, and credit investing, including primary and secondary debt, direct real estate assets, leverage finance, and equity opportunities.