We do things a little different at Resi Ventures.

Anthony Braunthal

FOUNDER

Anthony is a Director of Resi Ventures and oversees all aspects of the business, with a focus on financial management. He has more than 25 years’ business experience across government, corporate and private enterprise.

Anthony has created numerous start-ups and raised equity capital in a broad range of industries, including software development, human resources, professional services, biotechnology, property development and clean tech.

Anthony founded CiT Professionals in 2003, an IT resourcing group. The company was rated by BRW in 2006 as Australia’s fastest growing IT business and in the top 10 overall. Anthony is a proven performer in business and driving successful outcomes.

Khurram Saeed

FOUNDER

Khurram is a Director of Resi Ventures and has more than 17 years’ experience in the property development, property finance (mezzanine and equity funding) and property funds management sectors.

Khurram’s early career in land sales across Melbourne’s growth corridors led him into property development and property syndication. His passion for the property industry progressed into residential subdivisions and acquiring off market land deals and as a result in partnership with Anthony Braunthal Resi Ventures was established.

Khurram’s industry knowledge and vast networks ensure that Resi Ventures work alongside the best consultants in the industry.

Rodney Mifsud

DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS

Rodney has a passion for land and people, continuously striving to achieve outcomes that are desirable for all parties. Having lived in Melbourne all his life, he has seen the ongoing urban landscape unfold, positive progression, expanding infrastructure and benefits of living in a thriving community.

Rodney has in-depth experience in working across all aspects of the acquisition process and has a proven track record in researching growth areas, negotiating contracts, and securing land deals. He has consistently put together win-win deals using Land Development Agreements (LDAs), Joint Ventures (JVs) and structured purchases. Prior to joining Resi Ventures, he transacted on multiple englobo land deals worth in excess of $500 million with an end value of $2 billion.

Liz Ronson

GENERAL MANAGER - DEVELOPMENTS

Liz is General Manager of Developments at Resi Ventures. She is a highly skilled industry professional with over 25 years’ experience specialising in residential and mixed-use development across  Australia.

Prior to joining Resi Ventures, Liz was Managing Director of Jinding Developments (Vic/Qld) with a particular focus on growing Jinding’s development portfolio. The focus of her work saw her grow the developments division to over $2 billion in end value.

Liz has held leadership roles with Mirvac and Peet Limited where she played an instrumental role in driving their development strategies and commercial success.

Her passion for property and expertise has seen Liz serve on the UDIA’s Advisory Board (Qld), involvement in various committees and judge for the Victoria Awards for Excellence 2022 and 2023.

Liz is also known for her commitment to giving back to the community. She is a board member for EACH Housing, which is a not for profit organisation delivering solutions for people experiencing housing insecurity.

Liz holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Property & Finance from Curtin University and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from RMIT University.

Chris Bragg

SENIOR ANALYST

Chris Bragg is a seasoned finance professional with a wealth of experience in property finance and investment analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia, where he majored in accounting, economics, and corporate finance.

Chris has held various roles in the finance industry, including Investment & Finance Analyst at Fiveight, where he played a pivotal role in leading due diligence and shaping the overall strategy and modelling for commercial and investment decisions. In his role as Senior Credit Analyst at Bankwest in Perth, he managed funding for projects, ensured accurate financial reporting, and adhered to funding covenants.

As the Senior Analyst at Resi Ventures, Chris supports the team’s project feasibility modelling and oversees the company’s financial portfolio, ensuring it strategically aligns with its goals.

Terri Baldwin

FINANCE & OFFICE MANAGER

Terri assists in the overall financial management, accounting and compliance of Resi Ventures and ensures all administrative tasks are streamlined within the business. Her key skills lie in cashflow, budgeting, process improvement and negotiating win-win outcomes with suppliers and customers. Supporting the Directors with projects and her in-depth knowledge of organisational products and process ensure that Resi Ventures runs smoothly.

Elissa Hayes

MARKETING MANAGER

Elissa is responsible for working with key stakeholders to optimise marketing performance for Resi Ventures projects. She has experience working in marketing and communication roles in government, corporate, private and hospitality sectors.

Elissa’s early career working in a media agency environment with a transition into corporate marketing and communications roles has allowed her to have a full understanding across all aspects of marketing from sales, project management, branding, design, advertising, client service and account management.

Sarah Davis

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

With qualifications in civil engineering and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning, Sarah brings a wealth of industry-based knowledge and experience in built form and large-scale residential master planned communities.

Sarah is passionate about good urban design and delivering sustainable projects. She has worked on metro and regional projects and has honed her skills in end-to-end project management, funding applications, landowner negotiations and major infrastructure implementation.

Her career highlights thus far include the planning and delivery of a mixed-use Neighbourhood Activity Centre complex in Armstrong Creek, federal environmental approvals, and the delivery of over 3000 lots across a variety of master planned communities.

Sarah is responsible for actively driving key project strategy and providing a consultative approach to increase efficiencies and deliver successful outcomes. Her extensive involvement working on residential subdivisions from inception to project delivery complemented with her strong industry connections has made her a perfect fit with Resi Ventures.

Wasim Kalam

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Wasim Kalam is an experienced Development Manager who is responsible for driving project efficiencies, managing construction programs, and ensuring the successful execution of residential developments.

Prior to taking this role, Wasim held a variety of positions in the development and construction industries, overseeing the delivery of greenfield developments and high-density residential projects.

Throughout his career, Wasim has demonstrated an innate ability to problem-solve, negotiate development issues, and propel projects forward. He has led numerous residential development projects and spearheaded innovative initiatives that have driven significant cost savings and profitability for the businesses he has been associated with.

Wasim graduated from Monash University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Commerce and was inducted into the Engineering Faculty Dean’s Honours list.

Ethan Bergman

LAND ACQUISITION RESEARCHER

Ethan Bergman is a Land Acquisition Researcher at Resi Ventures. Ethan is currently enrolled at RMIT University studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation).

Still in the early stages of his professional career, thus far he has developed his skills and experience in the property industry valuation sector at one of Melbourne’s leading consultancy firms, Preston Rowe Paterson.

His role at Resi Ventures sees him working closely with the Director of Acquisitions to strategically source and assess property data to determine high value acquisition opportunities in the growth areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Tony Abi-Fares

SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND ACQUISITION MANAGER

Tony is our Acquisitions Manager based in Queensland. He is responsible for securing broadacre land development opportunities within the southeast region of the state.

His multifaceted career provides Resi Ventures expertise in business development, acquisitions and consultancy having held senior positions in property, logistics and the resources sector.

With a passion for property his role at Project Management Advisors as a Principal Consultant saw him responsible for acquiring new land deals and delivering strategic advice to clients on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects as well as negotiating joint venture partnership solutions.

Tony works directly with the company’s co-founders to grow the business by sourcing and identifying new opportunities; on an off market, implementing deal structures and negotiating the final transaction.

Tony holds a Diploma of Building and Construction from Victoria University and qualifications in Business Management.

Ghazal Saied

ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Ghazal Saeid is a driven professional, poised to make a significant impact as Assistant Development Manager at Resi Ventures. Ghazal entered the property industry as an Assistant Project Manager at Samraj Project & Design, where she honed her skills and developed a keen understanding of project management and urban planning. Her dedication and exceptional performance led her to Melbourne Property Development Group, where she served as a Project Manager, overseeing large-scale projects with precision and diligence. At Resi Ventures, Ghazal continues to contribute her knowledge and experience to shape the future of master planned communities.

Andreea Ciulinaru

ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Andreea Ciulinaru is an Assistant Development Manager at Resi Ventures.

Prior to joining the company, Andreea was an Assistant Development Manager at Development Victoria and was responsible for engaging contractors, administrating quotations and proposals,  delivering minor works and supporting the team in preparation of project financials, budgets and costings.

Andreea has spent the last 6 years within the building, construction and property industry developing her skills and growing her expertise to ensure she has the flexibility and knowledge to respond to the changing demands of the industry.

Andreea has a Diploma of Construction Management from Deakin College and is currently completing her Bachelor of Property and Real Estate at Deakin University.