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Board of Directors

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.

Wayne Lasky is the Executive Chairman & Founder of MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in real estate and finance. Based in Melbourne and part of the Executive team, he specialises in business strategy, execution, key stakeholder relations, and capital raising and plays a vital role in guiding the firm's overall vision and growth.

Christine Christian, AO

Non-Executive Director

Christine Christian, AO is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing significant experience in financial services. Based in Melbourne and serving on the Board of Directors, she specialises in strategic leadership and corporate governance, playing a vital role in guiding the firm's strategic direction.

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. Based in Sydney, he specialises in strategic, financial, merger and acquisition, and capital advisory services, playing a vital role in providing strategic guidance to the firm.

Anthony Hermann

Non-Executive Director

Anthony Hermann is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing extensive experience in credit and investment management. Based in Sydney and serving on the Board of Directors, he specialises in leadership and management of credit and investment strategies, playing a vital role in overseeing the firm's investment initiatives.

Samuel Green

Non-Executive Director

Samuel Green is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing a diverse background in in private equity, private credit and mergers and acquisitions. Samuel is based in Sydney and serves on the Board of Directors.

Executive Team

Bill McWilliams

Chief Investment Officer

Bill leads the National Investment team for MaxCap in Australia and is responsible for developing an investment strategy, relationship management framework, and oversight of deal origination, structuring, and negotiation.

Kylie Robb

Chief Financial Officer

Kylie Robb is the Chief Financial Officer at MaxCap Group, bringing 25 years of experience in financial services. Based in Sydney and part of the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams, she specialises in strategy and financial performance management, playing a vital role in driving sustainable business growth.

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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. Based in Sydney and part of the Capital team, he specialises in capital raising, investor relations, and fund structuring and plays a vital role in securing capital for MaxCap’s existing funds and mandates, as well as collaborating with the Investment team to raise capital for new debt and equity products.

Ben Wollan

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Ben Wollan is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at MaxCap Group, bringing extensive experience in transaction origination, investment product development, and strategic initiatives. Based in Melbourne and part of the Investment team, he specialises in transaction origination and management, leading the development of new investment products and strategies.

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. Based in Melbourne, he specialises in maximising human performance to fuel business growth.

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. Based in Melbourne and part of the Capital team, he specialises in private capital raising, business development, and relationship management with the firm's private investor base.

Bruce Wan

Head of Research

Bruce Wan is Head of Research at MaxCap Group, bringing 30 years of experience in economic and market analysis. Based in Sydney and part of the Capital team, he specialises in the platform’s market research and analysis.

Nick Bullick

Chief Investment Officer, New Zealand

Nick Bullick is the Chief Investment Officer, New Zealand at MaxCap Group, bringing over 20 years of real estate experience. Based in Auckland and part of the MaxCap New Zealand business, he specialises in investment origination, execution, and strategic growth, playing a vital role in expanding the firm's presence in the New Zealand market.

David Oudshoorn

State Director, NSW

David Oudshoorn is the State Director, NSW at MaxCap Group, bringing over 15 years of industry experience in investment and development finance. Based in Sydney and part of the Investment team, he is responsible for originating and executing structured real estate finance deals, developing relationships with borrowers, and supporting capital-raising activities with private and institutional investors.

Michael Nitschke

State Director, QLD

Michael Nitschke is the State Director, QLD at MaxCap Group, bringing over 18 years of Australian real estate finance experience. Based in Brisbane and part of the Investment team, he is responsible for business development and growth in Queensland, as well as senior relationship management of borrowers and investor clients.

Justin Pearce

State Director, WA

Justin Pearce is the State Director, WA at MaxCap Group, bringing over 22 years of real estate and resource finance experience. Based in Perth and part of the Investment team, he is responsible for developing and growing MaxCap's business in Western Australia, managing senior relationships with borrowers, investors, and key market participants.

ESG Advisory Committee

Christine Christian, AO

Non-Executive Director

Christine Christian, AO is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing significant experience in financial services. Based in Melbourne and serving on the Board of Directors, she specialises in strategic leadership and corporate governance, playing a vital role in guiding the firm's strategic direction.

Samuel Green

Non-Executive Director

Samuel Green is a Non-Executive Director at MaxCap Group, bringing a diverse background in in private equity, private credit and mergers and acquisitions. Samuel is based in Sydney and serves on the Board of Directors.

Sarah Barker

Independent

Sarah Barker is an Independent Member of the ESG Advisory Committee at MaxCap Group, bringing extensive experience in climate risk governance and sustainability. Based in Melbourne, she specialises in climate change and nature investment advisory, playing a vital role in guiding the firm's ESG strategies.

Romy Grace

Director, Institutional Capital & Head of Responsible Investment

Romy Grace is the Director of Institutional Capital & Head of Responsible Investment at MaxCap Group, bringing 15 years of experience in corporate law, funds management, and responsible investment. Based in Melbourne and part of the Capital team, she specialises in developing and executing product and client strategies, playing a vital role in the firm's business development and responsible investment initiatives.

Board of Directors

Executive Team

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