Supervisory Board

Hervé de Carmoy
Chairman

Hervé de Carmoy was appointed to the Board in 1992. A French national, his career encompasses several directorships in International Banking and Private Equity. Formerly Chief Executive at Midland Bank UK and Chairman of Thomas Cook, Hervé de Carmoy went on to become Chairman and Chief Executive of BIMP, a French bank specialised in Real Estate, and Managing Director of Rhone group, a US Private Equity firm. He is currently Chairman of Almatis, a world leader in the alumina industry.

Francis Cornish

Francis Cornish joined the Board of Sydney & London Properties in 2003. A career diplomat until 2001, his experience includes stints as Assistant Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales, spokesman to the Foreign Secretary Consul General in Hong Kong and Ambassador to Israel. Francis Cornish is now Chairman of South West Tourism Limited and the Taunton Town Centre Company.

Chantal Gautier

Chantal Gautier, a French national, recently joined the Board of Sydney & London Properties when she retired from her position as General Manager of Aareal Bank France. She has an impressive career spanning three decades in International banking and International Real Estate financing. Former positions include First Vice President in charge of the Real Estate Financing Division and Australian / New Zealand Division of the International Department of Banque Indosuez as well as Director and First Member of the Credit Committee of Aareal Bank France.

Wendy Curtis

Wendy Curtis has been with the Company since its foundation in 1987. As Company Secretary and Director for more than 20 years, Wendy had a pivotal role in the creation and management of the business until her retirement in July 2009, when she was appointed to the Supervisory Board. Prior to her career with Sydney & London, Wendy was Managing Director of a large property based insurance brokerage and Company Secretary of a range of property companies.