MANAGING DIRECTOR

James founded Marprop in late 2007 following 15 years’ experience in commercial property markets in Australia, commencing in property development and then commercial investment sales and finally funds and investment management.

James is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is Director and Responsible Manager of Marprop Financial Services Pty Ltd, a holder of Australian Financial Services Licence (no. 487440). Prior to founding Marprop, James gained experience in roles as an Executive and Director with Savills, Chesterton International, Project Control Group and Divome. 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Nik is responsible for financial performance and strategy across Marprop’s properties, funds and corporate entities. Nik also leads the day-to-day operations of Marprop across funds & asset management, and is responsible for Marprop’s institutional capital relationships.

Nik commenced his career in professional practice, with a particular focus on M&A. He then spent seven years with Centuria Capital playing a key role in the execution of a number of equity and debt capital markets transactions, and led the finance function for Centuria’s $14 billion unlisted funds platform. Nik is a director on all Marprop corporate and trustee entities, is a responsible manager on the AFSL, and is a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ

ADVISORY BOARD

Matthew Banks has over 30 years of real estate experience, spanning commercial, retail, residential, and industrial sectors. At Macquarie Group, he oversaw global real estate funds, investments, and projects, serving on boards and the MIRA Real Estate Committee.

Matthew led key divisions during Macquarie's global expansion and played a pivotal role in joint ventures, capital structures, development, and construction. Prior to Macquarie, he was CEO of Lend Lease Corporation’s Real Estate Investment businesses in the U.S., Asia, and Australia

ADVISORY BOARD

Darren Holland is a high-performance coach and property entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in building winning cultures, developing leaders, and scaling businesses. He coaches CEOs on goal setting, time management, accountability, and culture. As CEO and co-founder of Aventus, an ASX-listed retail property company, Darren grew it from one centreto 55, valued at $4.5 billion after its 2022 merger with HomeCo. He previously played a key role at Homemaker Retail Group and holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economics) from the University of Western Sydney.

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Joshua Roberts is a results-driven real estate professional with over 17 years of experience managing commercial property portfolios across Asia and Australia, with assets exceeding $2 billion. At Mirvac, he led a $500M+ portfolio, optimizing performance and tenant retention, while at 151 Property, he achieved occupancy rates above 95% and double-digit asset value growth. His leadership at M&G Real Estate saw the successful management of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across Asia, and at Eastspring Investments Vietnam, he delivered returns exceeding 20%. Known for his strategic approach and stakeholder collaboration, Joshua consistently exceeds corporate objectives in complex, dynamic markets and is an important asset to the Marprop team

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

David is a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ who brings to Marprop over 15 years of experience across financial management, planning and analysis. David commenced his career at KPMG where he supported private clients across various industries before finding his passion in the property industry and moving to TOGA Group, and most recently, to Scentre Group where he led teams focusing on financial reporting, forecasting and investment analysis. David’s commercial acumen and industry knowledge will continue to support Marprop’s vision and success.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Melinda is a key driver of strategic initiatives across the business, providing dedicated support to the Managing Director in investor relations and executive operations. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in managing a diverse range of key projects, highlighted by her leadership of Marprop’s marina division prior to its successful divestment in 2023.

FINANCE MANAGER

Brandon is responsible for financial management and reporting across Marprop’s property and fund portfolios. He supports strategic planning and performance analysis, and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Brandon works closely with asset and fund management teams to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency across Marprop’s platforms. He is a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ.

ASSET MANAGER

Andrew is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of Marprop’s commercial property portfolio. He brings over 12 years’ experience in asset and property management across institutional, corporate, and private real estate, with previous roles at Knight Frank, Cushman & Wakefield, and Memocorp Australia.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Property) from Western Sydney University and is a licensed Real Estate Agent in NSW. He is known for his pragmatic approach and strong commercial focus.

ASSOCIATE ASSET MANAGER

Edward is an Associate Asset Manager at Marprop Real Estate Investors, supporting the management of our national commercial office portfolio. He focuses on value creation through leasing, capital works, and asset repositioning initiatives. With a background in finance and a strong interest in real estate investment, he brings a proactive and analytical approach to driving performance across Marprop’s assets.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & TEAM COORDINATOR

Rachael is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at Marprop and plays a key role in driving coordination and execution across the business. She manages day-to-day operations, oversees administration, and leads Marprop’s branding and marketing initiatives. Known for her proactive approach and attention to detail, Rachael ensures projects run smoothly and consistently reflects the company’s ethos across all touchpoints.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Melanie has been working as a Senior Accountant at Marprop for the past three years, bringing over a decade of experience in offshore accounting. She manages end-to-end account reconciliations across multiple properties, handle transactional processes, oversee accounts payable, and ensure timely payment lodgments and bank reconciliations. Additionally, she supports the preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS), contributing to accurate and compliant financial reporting

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Chris has vast working experience ranging from Finance for 15 years as General and Tax Accountant and Operations of 7 years as Logistics Officer. His strong accounting background comes from Finance and Back Office Service industries that helps and equip him his expertise in general accounting practice while his tax accounting knowledge comes from Gasoline and Ecommerce Industries. A hardworking individual with high regards to the authenticity of others in the organization. 

COMPANY SECRETARY

CA, ATI, JP – Lachlan Bonser has acted as a Company Secretary with Marprop entities since 2018. He has worked with businesses in Australia as an external advisor and maintains a role on client Advisory Boards. He has over 19 years of experience in Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory Services. In 2016 Lachlan established a Chartered Accounting Business, LB Advisory Chartered Accountants working closely with clients on establishing and maintaining reliable financial reporting and governance procedures. Lachlan is a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Tax Institute, is a Registered Tax Agent, Registered ASIC Agent and a Justice of the Peace in NSW. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting.

COMPLIANCE

Perry is a seasoned professional with over 30 years’ experience in financial and corporate law. His career spans roles as a regulator with ASIC, lawyer, and compliance/risk manager. He began with the Australian Federal Police as a Detective specialising in white collar crime, before joining ASIC in 1993, where he led investigations into breaches of the Corporations Act.

In 1998, Perry moved into senior legal and compliance roles at Zurich Financial Services, Deutsche Asset Management, and BT Financial Group. He later founded his own consultancy, which merged with Madison Marcus Law Firm, where he became the founding Partner of a division focused on financial services law. In 2024, Perry left Madison Marcus to launch FinServ Compliance, returning to specialist financial compliance work for his long-standing private clients.