The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has announced the addition of two new directors to its board.
Richie Muir of Lawlab Legal and Lachlan Vidler of Atlas Property Group will take on the roles.
PIPA chairman Peter Koulizos said the pair bring “unique skill sets and perspectives to the organization”.
Acknowledging the value of the two new board members, the chairman commended Mr Muir’s credentials, which can help “with the association’s legal and risk requirements”, and Mr Vidler’s fresh ideas as part of the new generation of property investment professionals who can “help shape the future direction of our industry”.
A qualified lawyer, Mr Muir said he decided to nominate for the board “to offer my skills and experience to help promote the objectives of PIPA”.
He has acknowledged his “passion for property and my personal and professional experience in property investing” as the bedrock of his “solid understanding of the industry and what challenges PIPA faces”.
Weighing in on how PIPA can do better to serve the industry, Mr Muir said, “I believe that the industry needs to raise its standards to gain consumer confidence”.
He opined that serving on PIPA’s board “can help bring about the change and provide the support the industry needs”.
Joining Mr Muir is Mr Vidler, a former navy officer who is now the director of Atlas Property Group.
Mr Vidler highlighted that it’s vital for PIPA to set “industry professional standards for the most ethical practitioners” as the sector grows its members every year.
