Elliott Rusanow

Elliott Rusanow is the Chief Executive Officer of Scentre Group, the owner and operator of Westfield shopping centers in Australia and New Zealand.12 He assumed this role on October 1, 2022.2

Career History

Rusanow has a long-standing career in the retail property sector:

• He joined Scentre Group in April 2019 as Chief Financial Officer.12
• Prior to Scentre Group, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Westfield Corporation in the United States.12
• His career with Westfield spans over two decades, beginning in 1999.12
• He has held various senior executive leadership roles in Sydney, London, and Los Angeles, including Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Head of Corporate Finance, and Director of Investor Relations & Equity Markets.2

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of New South Wales12
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance from the Securities Institute of Australia1

Other Roles and Affiliations

• Deputy Chair of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia2
• Director of the Property Council of Australia2
• Member of The Champions of Change Property Group12
• Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia2

Professional Philosophy

As CEO, Rusanow leads the team at Scentre Group with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for customers, business partners, employees, and investors.1 He is passionate about creating extraordinary places and connecting and enriching communities, which aligns with the company's purpose.1