Our Team

Craig has been the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Forza Capital since 2013. He is very highly regarded within the marketplace and brings a wealth of expertise and experience with over 30 years in financial services.

Craig plays a key role in evaluating decision making and ensuring best practice governance whilst bringing an independent perspective from beyond the property industry. His career has included the CEO roles at Bennelong Funds Management, Federated Investors (Asia Pacific) and Aviva Investors (Asia Pacific) and Director of the Bennelong Foundation. He is the current Chair of AusCycling, the peak body for cycling in Australia.

Adam is a specialist in funds management and investment and has worked in the property industry since 2001.

Adam’s core skills encompass capital sourcing, investment structuring and investment management and he has developed strong relationships with family offices, UHNW advisory groups and individual HNW investors. Adam has a strong interest in governance, sustainability and philanthropy – he was the former Vice President of the Property Funds Association of Australia (PFA), founded its Sustainability Committee and is currently involved as a Founding Committee Member of Gruppetto, a philanthropic sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation (www.gruppetto.com.au).

Ashley has worked in the property and investment industry for over 27 years and is widely regarded for his skill in identifying strategic investment opportunities and managing risk.

Ashley’s core competencies include critical analysis of growth markets and the identification and management of risk. This allows him to optimise investment outcomes by taking advantage of arbitrage and mispricing opportunities when they arise.

David has a wealth of experience built over more than 20 years with expertise in financial management, operations and CFO appointments.

Over the course of his career David has led the financial strategic development, structural improvements and performance uplift in multiple industries with previous roles including financial controller of a venture capital group and private equity fund. He leverages this breadth of experience to optimise the organisational processes and financial reporting within Forza Capital and our Funds.

David holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Charles Sturt and is a qualified CPA

Jeremy has 20 years’ experience in commercial property markets in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and, for the last 12 years, Australia.

Jeremy brings substantial experience across Investment, Asset and Property Management of both retail and commercial assets. Jeremy leverages this experience in overseeing Forza Capital’s portfolio to help drive successful outcomes for investors in leasing, capital works delivery and other value add strategies.

Jeremy holds a Bachelors Degree in Property from the University of Auckland.

Wayne has worked in investment markets for over 19 years and has deep experience across funds management, stockbroking, investment banking and private equity. With an analytical mind and an absolute client-centric approach, Wayne brings a diversity of experience and knowledge that will be invaluable to Forza Capital as we seek to evolve our business.

Wayne has established extensive relationships across a national network of advisors, brokers, family offices and HNW individuals. He can convey complex financial information to a range of investor audiences and is passionate about being a trusted, long-term partner to investors.

As Head of Capital, Wayne will drive Forza Capital’s client facing activities and will be a critical component of the continued organic growth of our business.

Melissa has a wealth of experience built over 30 years with private businesses and in industry with KPMG.

Over the course of her career Melissa has led the audit, accounting and tax reporting and asset management in multiple industries with previous roles including Manager with KPMG and Financial Controller with private businesses in manufacturing, retail and property development.  She leverages this breadth of experience to optimise the organisational processes and financial reporting within Forza Capital and our Funds.

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University and is a qualified CA.

Erin has worked in a variety of roles in the property industry accumulating over 16 years experience in research, property management and leasing.

She holds two Bachelor of Business Degrees in Property and Accounting. The combination of experience makes Erin a strong strategic analytical thinker with the ability to manage complex tasks.

Kate brings extensive experience in fund structuring, investor operations, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across the Australian property and infrastructure sectors. In her past roles, she has held responsibility for AFSL compliance, AML/CTF program management, fund documentation, and investor operations. Kate is recognised for her analytical approach, practical problem-solving, and commitment to building strong relationships while delivering high-quality outcomes.

She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws, and has led the development and implementation of property equity and private debt investment products for both wholesale and retail investors, ensuring structures align with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.

Jacob brings financial acumen, technical modelling expertise, and analysis skills which he uses to assess new opportunities and manage the ongoing performance of investments.

Leveraging his experience in property valuations, he works in a multi-faceted role to source new ventures, identify value-add assets and maintain investor relationships. Jacob is a Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science – Property and Valuations from RMIT.

Trista is an accomplished Analyst with a background in the valuations division of a major commercial real estate agency.

She plays a key role in supporting the firm’s investment strategy through market research, due diligence, detailed feasibility modelling, and performance assessment of existing investments. Her qualifications as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) underpins her strong technical modelling skills and solid understanding of real estate fundamentals, both of which enhance the rigour of our investment analysis and contributes to the long-term growth of the firm’s portfolio.

Trista holds a Master of Property from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Construction Management from NIT, Zhejiang University.

Sherryn has strong stakeholder engagement, communication, organisational and time management skills which she uses to keep Forza Capital focused.

Sherryn joined the Forza Capital team after almost 8 years as an Arena Contracting Coordinator / Personal Assistant at Melbourne & Olympic Parks and prior to that was a Cabin Supervisor at Virgin Australia. She is a dedicated team player and understands the value of the customer and the importance of getting the details right – a perfect fit for Forza Capital.

Georgia leverages her experience in Property Consulting and Valuation in the management of Forza Capital’s portfolio of commercial assets across multiple states.

Prior to joining Forza Capital Georgia worked as a Property Consultant where she was involved in significant projects for both public and private clients, including the preparation of high-level strategic property advice, development feasibility assessments, site selection, acquisitions and disposals. Georgia holds qualifications in Property Valuation, Management and Accountancy

Thiviru is an Analyst at Forza Capital, where he contributes to investment research, capital raising, and strategic decision making.

With a strong foundation in finance and a track record of analytical problem-solving, he brings valuable insights and unique perspectives to the team.

Prior to joining Forza Capital, Thiviru completed two internships at Cbus Super Fund and Global Investment Institute.

Thiviru holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne and represented the University at International Case Competitions in the US, Australia, and Thailand. At university, he also completed multiple pro-bono consulting engagements for a local government, pet food manufacturer, and beverage manufacturer.