Jun 5, 2026 – 12.48pmDexus chief executive Ross Du Vernet risks losing nearly $800,000 after agreeing to tie his 2025 bonus to the real estate investment firm’s disastrous court loss, which will see it forced to sell its prized stake in Melbourne Airport.Du Vernet, in his previous role as chief investment officer, led Dexus’ purchase of its holding from AMP’s real estate equity arm, Collimate Capital, in 2023. He was made chief executive later that same year and has attempted a major push away from office buildings into real assets and infrastructure, such as Melbourne Airport.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles