OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Guy is one of our Team Leaders in our Central Sydney office.  He is Practising Strata Community Manager with level 3 accreditation and holds a Bachelor Science (Hons) in Operational Research & Business Studies.

Guy has been in the sector since 2004 and joined Strata Plus in 2013. He manages a prestigious portfolio with an exemplary service ethic. Guy shares his extensive knowledge and wisdom on how to deal with both complex matters and complex relationships within the variety of scheme structures.

Jane Giacobbe (nee McIntosh) is our Client Relationship Manager for the Strata Plus Group that spans NSW via 6 local offices.  She joined us in August 2020 for the same reasons that our clients choose us.  Jane is the perfect first point of contact if you would like to learn more about how we can look after you as a future client.

Jane is Level 3 accredited having obtained her strata licence in 2006.  She has 20+ years of strata experience in NSW and Victoria as both a strata manager and in a variety of senior management positions.

Jane is an advocate for well-run harmonious communities. Her calm, friendly disposition coupled with her expertise enables her to assist clients in dealing with the legislative complexities and the relationship intricacies.

Joshua is a Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation) having joined the sector in February 2013. His experience covers the full range of scheme types and structures. Joshua has previously been a Licensee in Charge and a General Manager directly responsible for a team of 25.

Joshua had 10 years in the building sector before embarking on his strata career. He joined to gain exposure to our quality clients, professional team and industry position.  His team and our clients find Joshua to be professional, dependable, earnest and well informed.

Michael is our Regional General Manager overseeing our Tweed, Newcastle and Port Stephens Strata teams. He is a Justice of the Peace and Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation), having obtained his license in 2007. In 2019 Michael was elected to the SCA NSW Board and appointed to the UDIA NSW Hunter Committee.

Michael is a passionate strata professional with more than 17 years experience in our sector in both a business development capacity and as a strata manager. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Management.

Clients, their suppliers, and our team find Michael friendly, trustworthy and calm in their dealings.

Lani oversees the Parramatta and South West Sydney team. She is a Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation), having obtained her license in 2009. In 2018 Lani was awarded the SCA NSW Strata Manager of the Year. She believes it was her commitment to her team and the sector, together with her strong ethical values and ongoing professional growth that impressed the judges.

Lani commenced her strata career in 2003 and joined Strata Plus in 2014. She holds Bachelor degrees in Law and Business, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Lani’s experience in managing the full variety of schemes with well-regarded companies, combined with her complimentary experiences, skills, and qualifications enables her to provide highly professional and accurate services.

She takes pride in her customer service ethic and is passionate about being a team player and mentor.

Sean joined Strata Plus in November 2018.  He is a Justice of the Peace and a Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation) with 20+ years of strata experience, including more than 15 years in managing strata management teams.

Sean worked for three respected strata agencies and chose us due to our reputation of both strong team culture and ethical and professional client service.  Sean embraced our value of continued professional development by commencing a Diploma in Leadership and Management in 2019.

He considers relationship management his core strength. This is apparent in his calm and measured approach to the variety of unique matters that arise.

Alastair has 40 years of strata expertise to draw upon.  Like David Ferguson, he is second generation strata.  Alastair has dealt with a vast variety of matters including conflict resolution, managing defects, budgeting and consultancy.  He has managed the full range of clients in strata, community and BMC schemes.

Alastair selected Strata Plus to acquire Dunns’ Strata in 2020 based on our reputation for integrity and transparency. The Dunn name is the embodiment of professionalism, ethics and camaraderie.  Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW created the prestigious Max Dunn Award bestowed on individuals who demonstrate these traits to the betterment of the sector.

Alastair is both a Fellow and Life member of SCA NSW, as well as past President and Director.  Alastair takes pride in making sure that clients are well informed so that they are in the best position to make the right decision.

Joanne has been with Strata Plus since 2002 and as such is one of the most qualified and experienced individuals in every aspect of strata, community and BMC trust accounting.

She is responsible for the financial strategy and systems of the business.  With her team of six, including three qualified accountants, Strata Plus has implemented a payment system that no other competitor can match.

Prior to joining Strata Plus, Joanne held senior accounting roles within both the investment and retail banking sector.

Karen joined us as a professional and successful strata management practitioner with 24 years’ experience.  She obtained her license in 1999 and has progressed from her initial role as strata manager to others including Licensee in Charge, General Manager Strategic Planning & Culture, and Managing Director.

She is a Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation) and has experience as a sector trainer.  Karen prides herself in developing high performing teams and cross-function collaboration, thus enabling incredibly adhesive support to the leadership group. Her experience and insights provide a unique foundation that benefits the whole team.

Mark joined our team in March 2020 as a highly experienced general management executive. He has a 20 year+ proven track record with business improvement and service delivery.

Mark is proud of the strength of the Strata Plus brand being the trusted strata partner of choice. Mark was attracted to the role given our ongoing focus of innovative solutions for our valued clients.

He is a highly competent professional. Mark’s easy manner instils confidence in whoever he is dealing with. Prior to joining he was responsible for the operational and service excellence of a combined team of more than 500 across 40 locations.

David has been in strata since 1995. He enjoys providing clients with lateral solutions to achieve harmonious communities with consideration to competing interests.

In 2018 he was appointed as a Fellow of SCA NSW by the State Board and was the recipient of the SCA National Presidents Award. In 2016 David received the SCA NSW Presidents Award.

David was a Director of SCA NSW (2006-2014) serving as President (2008-2013).  He has been a member and Chair of a number of committees and working groups, including a Councillor of UDIA NSW and Chair of the Strata Reform Committee. He is the current Chair of UDIA NSW Strata & Community Committee.

David has published articles, is a media commentator, and is a sought-after presenter on strata and community matters.

Olivera has had a formative role since 2001, becoming a licensed strata manager and Director of Strata Plus in 2008.  She is a Practising Strata Community Manager (level 3 accreditation), has been a member of CPA Australia since 1990 and is a graduate of AICD. In November 2017 Olivera joined the Board of SCA NSW.

Her commitment and drive are focused on client communications, team education, and development. She understands the pivotal need to deliver messages to owners, property managers and related parties that are professional and easily understood.

Prior to strata, Olivera came from financial services having held both consulting roles and senior operational positions within a range of well-known institutions.