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The peak industry body for property investment has announced that board chair Nicola McDougall has stepped down, with a buyer’s agent and current board director appointed to the position.
PIPA (Property Investment Professionals of Australia) has announced that board chair Nicola McDougall has stepped down after three-and-a-half years of service in the role.
To replace McDougall, board director Lachlan Vidler has stepped up, bringing experience in finance and property investment to the position.
McDougall first joined the board in December 2014 and later became chair, directing the body through key pivotal events, including PIPA’s national conference and the PIPA corporate sponsorship program.
PIPA said McDougall also contributed to raising the association’s profile and significantly expanding its reach by forging relationships with key policymakers at the state and federal levels.
Vidler joined the board in December 2021 and has played a crucial role as part of the body, including serving as chair of the finance committee.
He holds a bachelor of business, a master of commerce (finance), and a graduate certificate in property investment.
His other notable achievements include serving as a former naval officer and founding Atlas Property Group, a buyer’s agency in Sydney.
McDougall said that serving as board chair had been one of the most meaningful experiences of her career, but decided she wanted to make way for someone else to lead.
“I’m grateful to the board members – past and present – as well as our incredible members for their support throughout the years,” she said.
“However, at the beginning of this year, I realised the time had come to create space for new leadership, as well as in my own life for whatever the universe has in store, including refocusing on my business, Bricks & Mortar Media.
“Although I am leaving the board, I remain an enthusiastic PIPA member and look forward to participating in future events,” McDougall said.
Vidler said he felt honoured to take on the role and build on McDougall’s legacy to guide the association and help it accomplish its goals.
“Her leadership has strengthened PIPA’s presence in the industry, and I look forward to continuing that momentum as well as expanding our influence, growing our membership, and ensuring PIPA remains a driving force in property investment advice advocacy,” he said.
“In a landmark move that signals an exciting trajectory for PIPA, the association recently appointed Matt Monaghan – who has deep experience in membership associations around the nation – as the new PIPA general manager,” he concluded.
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