Global rental housing investment, development, and management company Greystar has appointed Matt Woodland as AU Managing Director of Investment Management.
Based in Melbourne, Matt will lead Greystar Australia, actively representing the company by taking responsibility for the development and successful implementation of business plans and practices that achieve Greystar’s financial, investment and operating goals.
Matt will report to Adam Pillay, Executive Director – APAC, and will collaborate closely with key internal and external stakeholders.
“I’m thrilled to join the Greystar Australia team as we embark on this exciting new chapter for the company. I look forward to bringing my North American investment experience to foster strong relationships in the region and deliver continued growth in Australia.”
Matt Woodland, AU Managing Director of Investment Management, Greystar
In his new role, Matt will be instrumental in helping bring together the development, investment management and property management teams, as the company delivers and leases its 2,500-unit pipeline over the next few years.
Prior to joining Greystar’s Australia business, Matt established Greystar’s Canadian platform which he oversaw from 2020 to 2024. He was a senior member of Greystar’s US Investment Management business based out of Newport Beach, California, where he oversaw acquisitions and asset management across Western US markets.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to Greystar Australia. With his extensive experience working for Greystar in Canada and the US since 2016, Matt is a trusted resource within our business and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table across acquisitions, development, asset management and capital raising.
“In his role, he will lead the execution of our investment strategies, focusing on identifying, securing, and closing new acquisition opportunities and development projects to achieve our financial and growth targets for the region.”
Adam Pillay, Executive Director – APAC, Greystar
Prior to 2016, Matt worked for Australian pension fund investor REST, overseeing its global real estate investments.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University – Desautels Faculty of Management and a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
