Ben Palmer, who previously ran the Government Employees Superannuation Board, has been appointed to lead a new division at Affinity Capital Group that will concentrate on infrastructure investment.
The appointment brings a senior public-sector figure into the private investment arena in Western Australia, at a time when infrastructure deals and project pipelines remain a major focus for state and national investors.
Affinity Capital Group described the unit as a new division, with an emphasis on infrastructure opportunities. The hire of Mr Palmer is intended to bolster the firm’s capability to originate, evaluate and manage long-term assets, particularly in markets where scale and local knowledge matter.
Western Australia remains a central market for infrastructure investors because of its resource-led economy and ongoing capital projects. Market participants and advisers often point to the value of local insight when assessing network, energy and transport investments in the state.
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The move by Affinity to recruit a senior figure from the superannuation sector underscores growing private interest in WA infrastructure. For investors and companies active in the state, the combination of local leadership and specialised market intelligence could shape how deals are sourced and executed going forward.
