GemLife

Luxury resort living for the over-50s

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About Us

GemLife is a privately held Australian company specialising in premium, master-planned lifestyle resorts for Australians aged 50 and over. Founded in 2016 as a joint venture between the Puljich family and Singapore-based Thakral Capital, GemLife offers modern, low-maintenance homes in secure, amenity-rich communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Company Overview

GemLife was established to redefine retirement living by offering independent, resort-style communities tailored for active over-50s. Unlike traditional retirement villages, GemLife’s model allows residents to own their homes while leasing the land, ensuring financial transparency with no entry or exit fees and full retention of capital gains.

Since its inception, GemLife has expanded rapidly, now operating 12 lifestyle resorts with more in development. The company is recognised for its high-quality homes, extensive recreational facilities, and commitment to fostering vibrant, socially connected communities. With plans for an IPO, GemLife aims to further its growth and meet the increasing demand for over-50s lifestyle living.

Board & Management

Kristie Brown

Independent Non-Executive Director & Chair

17+ years in corporate law and funds management; ex-Clayton Utz and Ashurst
Chair of Centuria Capital; sits on multiple board committees including Audit, Risk, and ESG
Founder of Danube View Investments and Couloir Capital, focused on property and private capital

Adrian Puljich

Founder & CEO

20+ years of experience in the land lease community sector; founded GemLife in 2016 and scaled it to over 30 communities and 9,500+ sites
Holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws; unrestricted building licences across four states
The second generation of a land lease family, leading GemLife’s vertically integrated platform

Ashmit Thakral

CFO

10+ years in finance roles; CFO since 2019 and involved in GemLife’s founding via Thakral Capital
Holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics from the University of Oxford
Key role in strategic financial management and JV structuring with the Puljich family

Gregory Piercy

Founding Director

40+ years in banking, real estate, and capital markets; co-founded Thakral Capital and GemLife JV
Held senior roles at ANZ, Lloyds, and SG Australia; established multiple investment firms across Asia
Instrumental in strategic direction and funding of GemLife’s growth

Alison Quinn

Independent Non-Executive Director

25+ years’ experience in real estate, infrastructure, and property development, including CEO roles
Currently Non-Executive Director of BWP Trust, UnitingCare QLD (Chair of Finance & Investment), ADCO Constructions, and OakTree Retirement Group
Former board roles include the Property Council of Australia, UDIA, and Chair of Urban Renewal Brisbane; advisory panel member for Economic Development Queensland since 2019

Mark Fitzgibbon