Our People

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Executive Team Senior Leadership Sustainability Advisory Committee

Board of Directors

Wayne Lasky

Executive Chairman & Founder

Wayne Lasky is the Executive Chairman & Founder of MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in real estate and finance.

Brae Sokolski

Executive Director & Founder

Brae is responsible for driving new business activity across both debt and equity transactions, corporate strategy, and he supports capital raising activities.

Christine Christian, AO

Non-Executive Director

Christine Christian, AO is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing significant experience in financial services.

Mike Roche

Non-Executive Director

Mike Roche is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group and a member of the MaxCap Risk Committee, bringing over 40 years of experience in the finance sector.

Anthony Hermann

Non-Executive Director

Anthony Hermann is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing extensive experience in credit and investment management.

Steven McElwain

Non-Executive Director

Steven McElwain is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in real assets, distressed investing, and principal finance.

Executive Team

Kylie Robb

Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer

Kylie Robb is the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer at MaxCap Group, bringing 25 years of experience in financial services.

Bill McWilliams

Chief Investment Officer

Bill McWilliams is the Chief Investment Officer at MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.

Manny Arabatzis

Chief Risk Officer

Manny Arabatzis is the Chief Risk Officer at MaxCap Group, bringing more than 35 years of experience in complex credit, risk, and banking.

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Robert Hattersley

Group Head of Capital

Robert Hattersley is the Group Head of Capital at MaxCap Group, bringing over 30 years of experience in real estate and funds management.

Ben Wollan

Head of Investment Management

Ben Wollan is Head of Investment Management at MaxCap Group, bringing extensive experience in transaction origination, investment product development, and strategic initiatives.

Simon Hulett

Head of Direct Investment

Simon is primarily responsible for the development and execution of MaxCap Group’s direct investment strategy.

Tom Crapp

Head of Human Resources

Tom Crapp is the Head of Human Resources at MaxCap Group. He leads all human capital strategies with a focus on leadership, talent, culture, compensation, and workplace change.

Senior Leadership

Ben Klein

Head of Private Capital

Ben Klein is Head of Private Capital at MaxCap Group, bringing more than 20 years of experience in finance, sales, and the construction market.

Emily Angove

Head of Communications

Emily Angove is Head of Communications at MaxCap Group, bringing over 10 years’ experience in corporate communications – predominantly within financial services across Australia and EMEA.

Thomas Spencer

General Manager, Finance

Thomas Spencer is General Manager, Finance at MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of global experience in successful financial management, in both the private and listed investment space.