EQUITIFUND - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Finance
Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Sydney University as well as a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage broking. Since completing his degree Andrew has worked in the tech start-up industry including helping to develop Australia's largest online fashion retailer, The Iconic.
He has also worked and advised leading players in the hospitality sector running marketing for 10 of Sydney's top bars and restaurants. He then branched out to establish his own beverage import business. More recently Andrew has worked closely with Equitifund firstly in a consultancy role and now as General Manager where over the past 3 years he has specialised in commercial capital transactions and acquisition. He now heads up an expanding mortgage loan processing and settlements team and looking to expand Equitifund into its own mortgage fund offerings.
Belle leads the Administration team and is also the document controller go-to person. Belle shares her positivity in everything she touches and is always eager to learn new tasks/meet new and interesting people. Belle is always customer-centric focussed and is backed by her Bachelor of Science Nursing, with 7 years' experience in virtual assistance support and a sound understanding of the Business Process Outsourcing/Call Centre field.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager - Property & Projects
Gary boasts nearly thirty years of invaluable experience in the construction and property sector. Renowned for his fervent drive, unwavering passion, and pioneering spirit in design and project management, Gary has orchestrated the seamless execution of numerous prestigious, award-winning endeavours through collaborative team efforts. He has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives in construction, with many becoming industry standards nationwide. Gary has an innate knack of fostering client liaisons and yielding substantive results from these close ties.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Executive Chairman
A career banker of over 40 years' experience John Batiste is one of Australia's foremost thinkers in real estate and development finance. Having worked within the banking industry rising to state manager of one of Australia's leading real estate financiers; John has served on a variety of Boards including leading developers, financial service enterprises, and short-term mezzanine lenders.
As well as bringing a wealth of experience and industry connections, John has a superb work ethic and a commitment to delivering on his word. John's hands-on approach gets the job done.
Macaire brings immense diversity of skill to the table, from decades working across the accounting, legal and management consulting professions. Macaire was previously a partner of a global law firm, she is top tier trained, and was a former executive and board member of a boutique consulting firm. Macaire is legally and commercially astute, and strategically minded.
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Property
Nick Lukowski is an experienced, well-qualified development and contract manager. He holds post nominal as Bachelor of Applied Science with accreditation in contract administration and adjudication. He is a member of the Australian Building Construction Dispute Resolution Service. He has completed specialised post grad courses in Financial Management and Property Investment and Finance.
As a highly skilled project and construction manager, he brings progressive thinking with a strong problem-solving ability. He has experience in all aspects of the development and construction process demonstrating particular expertise in contractual matters.
As a registered and practicing adjudicator, he is committed to the ongoing professional development in the industry through continuous improvement. He utilises innovative approaches to effectively address construction challenges and deliver successful project outcomes in the construction industry.
He is an experienced and valued member of Equitifund senior executive development team and brings construction management discipline to Equitifund's decision making.
Peter White has over 35 years' experience in the finance industry, including all facets of operational and retail lending management. He has established a number of lending platforms with comprehensive knowledge of processes/procedures formation and review, core operational systems administration and all aspects of retail lending. He was instrumental in setting up the securitisation platform and programs for a non ADI and managing all aspects of the their portfolio, including ultimate responsibility for Credit Risk. Peter heads up Equitifund's retail team overseeing and signing off on all transactions.