Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ)

This week, twenty team members from across our organisation gathered for the inaugural session of The Scentre Group Book Club. Hosted by our Board Director and Chair of our Risk & Sustainability Committee, Margie Seale, the Book Club attendees explored Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist—a story chosen for its universal themes of purpose, courage, and the pursuit of dreams. Margie shared: “Books have the power to open minds and start conversations that change how we see the world. “The Book Club is about creating space for those conversations, by bringing together team members from across our business to connect, reflect, and learn in an inclusive setting.” Michael Diakomichalis, Project Architect, said: “Guiding us through the evening were acclaimed cultural commentators Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole MBE, whose global perspectives and creative energy helped spark expansive discussion. “The session really affirmed how energising it is to explore ideas with others. Sharing perspectives sparked fresh connections and a genuine sense of curiosity and belonging.”

We are excited to welcome Luxury Escapes' latest retail experience to Westfield Bondi. Luke Caleo, Westfield Bondi Centre Manager, said: “Sydney's first Luxury Escapes store, and first to our portfolio, is a welcome addition to Westfield Bondi. “The new concept store reflects our strategy to deliver experiences beyond traditional retail, bringing the premium Luxury Escapes offering our customers know and value to the physical retail environment. The curated space gives customers the opportunity to meet, discover, plan and book their luxury travel in person. “We look forward to celebrating Luxury Escapes’ grand opening with our customers.” Luxury Escapes is celebrating the landmark opening with a week of exclusive in-store discounts and promotions.

Last month, the Bluey Duck Cake Cafe was brought to life at Westfield Bondi.   Inspired by the ‘Duck Cake’ episode of #Bluey, the immersive pop-up invited families to step inside the Heeler family kitchen, decorate their own duckling cupcakes, and meet Bluey.   Luke Caleo, Westfield Bondi Centre Manager, said “We were proud to host this unique experience at Westfield Bondi in collaboration with BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand.   "It is an example of how our destinations can support iconic brands like Bluey in creating memorable moments that resonate deeply with our communities." Scentre Group BrandSpace

Last weekend, The Walt Disney Company’s Stitch crash-landed our Santa’s arrival and Westfield destinations, bringing his signature mischief and heart to our festive celebrations.   Jacqui Waine, General Manager Marketing and Community, said “Santa has officially landed at our Westfield destinations, which means our festivities are in full swing.   “From Santa photography (including pet, sensitive, Auslan, and NZ sign language sessions) to Stitch-inspired activities and community events, there’s something for everyone.   “This weekend, Santa was joined by Disney’s Stitch, who brought a new layer of excitement and fun.   “Thank you to our teams for bringing your energy, creativity, and care to our Christmas campaign, this year and every year.”

Today we announced an operating update. Our Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Rusanow said: “Customer visitation to our 42 destinations in the 45 weeks to 9 November 2025 is 453 million, up 3.1% or 13.5 million more than the same period in 2024. “Total annual business partner sales across the portfolio to 30 September 2025 were $29.5 billion, up $760 million compared to the same period in 2024. For the three months ended 30 September 2025, our business partners achieved total growth in sales of 3.7% with specialty sales up 4.4%. “Demand for space from a diverse range of business partners is strong. Portfolio occupancy is 99.8% as at 30 September 2025, up 40bps on the same period in 2024. The Group recorded average specialty rent escalations of 4.4% in the 9 months to 30 September 2025 and completed 2,366 leasing deals, achieving average specialty releasing spreads of +3.0%.” For more, read our ASX announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gafzbVTf

Fans of international superstars TWICE and Oasis visited Westfield Sydney and Westfield Doncaster this week for exclusive access to limited-edition merchandise.   Jacqui Waine, our General Manager, Marketing & Community, said: “Our customers are more digitally connected than ever and see their local Westfield destination as a way to access the best and latest trends from around the world.   “Our ongoing partnership with Live Nation Entertainment is a reflection of our commitment to evolving alongside our customers.   “From collectible TWICE light sticks to adidas Originals x Oasis collaborations, these pop-ups created connection and excitement in our community, allowing them to experience the excitement before the show even begins.”

During October, Scentre Group Chair @Ilana Atlas AO, CEO Elliott Rusanow and immediate past Chair, Brian Schwartz AM had the pleasure of meeting the second recipient of the Brian Schwartz AM Scentre Group Scholarship for Excellence at Western Sydney University. Elliott said: “We established the Brian Schwartz AM Scentre Group Scholarship for Excellence to honour the extraordinary leadership and longstanding career of our former Chair, Mr Brian Schwartz AM.   “We know the impact goes deeper than a scholarship – it’s about investing in people and communities. This is strongly aligned to our purpose, and Western Sydney University’s purpose.  “The afternoon tea was a wonderful opportunity to meet 2025 recipient Rihanna Zayed who is completing a Bachelor of Nursing. We are delighted to be able to support Rihanna as she works towards her goals.   “We value our partnership with Western Sydney University and the positive impact the scholarship will have in supporting people and communities.”  Pictured L-R: Ilana Atlas AO, Chair, Scentre Group, Brian Schwartz AM, Immediate past Chair of Scentre Group, Elliott Rusanow, CEO, Scentre Group, Rihanna Zayed, 2025 recipient of the Brian Schwartz AM Scentre Group Scholarship for Excellence, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University, Christian Burden, Executive Director Advancement, Western Sydney University. Photo: Sally Tsoutas.

Last night our partnership with the Australian & New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic Teams to create a Local Games Village was awarded ‘Campaign of the Year’, as well as winning the ‘Compelling Experiences’ award, at the 2025 Shopping Centre Council of Australia Marketing Awards.   It was fantastic recognition of our marketing team's execution of our customer activation strategy with Westfield Chermside’s Frozen Light Show also winning the ‘Innovation Award’ and four additional campaigns recognised for excellence as finalists.   Jacqui Waine, GM Marketing & Community, said: “Winning Campaign of the Year for our Olympics and Paralympics partnership is such a proud moment – and a huge testament to the creativity, collaboration and passion of our teams.   "The Olympics campaign truly brought our purpose to life, by connecting our customers, communities, and business partners. It was a huge team effort across so many parts of our business and to be recognised by our peers in this way is the icing on the cake.   “Congratulations to all the finalists and winners – what a night!”

This year, 17 leaders from across our business completed our 2025 Female Leadership Program.   A key initiative developed to build a future leadership pipeline that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, our Female Leadership Program focused on impact, influence and executive presence.   Last week, the 2025 program culminated with conversations between participants and members of our Board over an intimate boardroom lunch.   For Djazia Ladjal, Principal Data Scientist, the program was a journey of self-discovery: “The Female Leadership Program has helped me realise what true leadership means.   “It’s not about following frameworks or rules but leading with purpose, empathy, and confidence from within.   “It was an honour to share lunch with our Scentre Group Board. This highlights their personal investment in the program which I am very grateful for. Our discussion on AI, fulfilment, and life balance - including the reminder to prioritise health and family - was both grounding and inspiring.   “This is a truly unique initiative, and it was a privilege to be part of it.” Congratulations to our 2025 Female Leadership Program participants: MELISSA TAYLOR, Kelly Rusbridge (née Temple), Connie Kontogiannis, Milena Hopkins, Trish Dullard, Tilney Lewis, Lisa Maxcey, Ilyse Connery, Emily Hunt, Elisha McGrath, Courtney Owings, Djazia Ladjal, Kate Jones, Hannah McEwan, Hilda Toe, Nazneen Azher, Natalia Semenova.

This week, we announced our Westfield Local Heroes for 2025. The celebration events, held in each of our Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, recognise 126 remarkable individuals and organisations who have made a significant impact in our local communities. Pamela Wilson, National Community Manager, said: “We are thrilled to announce our Westfield Local Heroes grant recipients for 2025. “These Local Heroes and their organisations represent the diverse needs and aspirations of the communities we serve, from health and wellbeing to education, social inclusion, and support for those in need. Their dedication is truly remarkable, and we’re honoured to support their impactful initiatives. Now in its eighth year, the Westfield Local Heroes program has awarded over $9.8 million in grants to nearly 1,000 community organisations since 2018. Discover your Westfield Local Hero here: AU - https://lnkd.in/gw6FuQY NZ - https://lnkd.in/gQ2hbbm