pronounced ‘equitis’, means ‘equity between individuals’.
About Us (Aequitas)
With a focus on Queensland, Aequitas is a proactive property investment business that co-invests with private family capital across a range of commercial property opportunities.
Aequitas commenced as a part time investment vehicle for the founders Geoff McIntyre and Norman Fox. Our first group investment involving other family investors occurred in 2012 and Aequitas commenced as a full-time operating business in 2019, when Geoff McIntyre finished at JLL after 26 years.
With Brisbane’s population expected to nearly double to 4.7 million by 2066, the city and Southeast Queensland will continue to grow as an attractive investment location. The rest of Queensland’s population is projected to surpass the rest of New South Wales (excluding Sydney) by 2035, further strengthening the region’s investment appeal.
Our endeavours are primarily focused on office, industrial and retail and aimed at maintaining and growing income from these assets.
We have a unique performance model – it’s our main point of difference. We are truly aligned with our investors.
Aequitas has deployed over $150M in capital across a range of commercial investments.
Team
Geoff McIntyre – Managing Director
With over three decades of expertise in the real estate sector, Geoff joined global real estate services and funds management firm Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) in 1993. During his 26-year career at JLL, Geoff advised some of Australia’s most prominent private families, superannuation and institutional funds, as well as various global investors.
During his tenure with JLL, Geoff also assumed senior leadership positions including International Director, Australian Board Member, and ten years as Managing Director of the Queensland business. In June 2019, Geoff decided to retire from JLL to pursue family investment interests and advisory roles. This transition ultimately led to his new focus with Aequitas, where Geoff now directs his experience towards guiding the company’s trajectory and success.
Norman Fox – Director
Norman completed degrees in Commerce and Law at the University of Queensland before acquiring the law practice now known as Fox and Thomas. Over his 40-year tenure there, he primarily worked with agriculturally based family groups, addressing their legal needs in areas such as property, water law, business structuring, succession planning, commercial transactions, banking, corporate law, securities, trust law, taxation, and stamp duty. Norman’s extensive experience encompasses negotiating complex transactions, handling litigation, and serving in directorship and advisory board roles for various private companies in primary production, manufacturing, and property-related industries.
Despite retiring from Fox & Thomas in 2020, Norman remains a consultant to the firm. Post-retirement from the legal industry, he has focused on leveraging his legal and commercial real estate experience to venture into the real estate industry, co-founding Aequitas Group with Geoff, where his wealth of experience continues to shape the company’s endeavours.
Megan MacDonald – Financial Controller
Bringing over 25 years of expertise as a qualified Chartered Accountant, Megan has carved a distinguished career path. Early on, Megan ascended through the ranks in the audit team at KPMG, both in her hometown of Auckland and later in the Netherlands. Her tenure at KPMG included the management of accounts for global bank lenders like HSBC and ING Bank.
Upon returning to Auckland, Megan transitioned to a pivotal role in a private finance company, where she oversaw a substantial lending portfolio. In March 2020, Megan joined the Aequitas team as the group’s Financial Controller. In this capacity, Megan plays a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the group’s investments and serves as a key liaison with investors.
Luke Healy – General Manager
Luke brings a decade of experience in the property industry, with a strong background in development and investment management across multiple sectors. He began his career in residential development with a Brisbane-based developer, where he was responsible for managing and expanding the company’s property pipeline.
Luke transitioned into the commercial property sector, taking on roles in transactions, portfolio advisory, and asset management for a local investment fund and high-net-worth private clients. In addition to investment advisory, he oversaw the management, design, and delivery of several developments and repositioning projects.
In 2023, Luke joined Aequitas Group as General Manager. In this role, he is entrusted with shaping the group’s investment strategy, enhancing the performance of its portfolio, and driving growth through new acquisitions and developments.
Hans Pearson - Board Advisor
Hans Pearson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of StoreLocal, Australia’s fourth-largest self-storage operator. Since establishing the business in 2010, he has led its growth into a nationwide platform with more than $650 million in assets and a strategic partnership with BlackRock to drive future expansion. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Member of Rugby Australia, bringing strong governance and leadership expertise
Hans’ career spans law, finance, and property. He began as a lawyer with Anderssen & Company and Herbert Smith Freehills, before moving into structured finance at Westpac Institutional Bank and property investment with Ray White Invest. He has since founded and led multiple businesses across property and infrastructure, including Arrowfield Property Group, alongside his ongoing board and advisory roles.
Grant Murdoch – Board Advisor
Grant Murdoch is a Director of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd, where he also serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. He is a Director of the Kiwi Care Group and a long-standing Senator of the University of Queensland, where he chairs the Risk and Audit Committee and sits on the Finance Committee. Grant also contributes to the University as an Adjunct Professor with the Business School, reflecting his deep commitment to governance and education
With more than 37 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, Grant’s career includes senior leadership in corporate finance and audit. He headed Ernst & Young Queensland’s Corporate Finance team from 2004 to 2011, leading significant transactions and IPOs, and previously held partner roles with Deloitte in both New Zealand and Australia. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, restructures, takeovers, and capital raisings, underpinned by a long career advising corporates, governments, and investors
Commercial Property Investments
