Our people

Like any great organisation, our people are our most valuable investment.

Meet our team.

Possessing decades of relevant sectoral and market experience, our team of credit and investment professionals share diverse backgrounds in finance, law and accounting as well as direct real estate investment and development.
Adam Kaye

Adam Kaye

Adam founded IDA in 2010 with the ambition to work on a more closely aligned basis with development and investment clients.

Adam’s proven track record and extensive relationships across domestic real estate and capital markets has helped IDA become an established and trusted source of real-estate backed investment opportunities for sophisticated investors as well as a reliable source of intelligent and accretive capital solutions for middle-market developers.

Adam Kaye

Adam Kaye

Founder & Managing Director

Adam founded IDA in 2010 with the ambition to work on a more closely aligned basis with development and investment clients.

Adam’s proven track record and extensive relationships across domestic real estate and capital markets has helped IDA become an established and trusted source of real-estate backed investment opportunities for sophisticated investors as well as a reliable source of intelligent and accretive capital solutions for middle-market developers.

In addition to Adam’s day-to-day role and responsibilities with IDA, he also maintains active involvement across a range of extracurricular social, philanthropic and commercial initiatives.

Adam is Chairman of technology incubator Papercloud Ventures and director of edutech start-up Vivi International Ltd. Adam is also a member of the King David School Council and Finance & Risk Sub-Committee and chairs KDS’ Property & Building Sub- Committee.

Robbie Fallon

Robbie Fallon

Robbie joined IDA as a partner in 2011 and leads IDA’s real estate credit and high yield investment teams.

With over 25 years of cross-border experience in Australia, Singapore and India, Robbie has a diverse background in real estate capital markets, development and land economics.  Robbie’s broad capital markets and investment management skills have been applied across residential broad-acre and built form, office, industrial, retirement and tourism sectors.

Robbie Fallon

Robbie Fallon

Partner & Chief Investment Officer

Robbie joined IDA as a partner in 2011 and leads IDA’s real estate credit and high yield investment teams.

With over 25 years of cross-border experience in Australia, Singapore and India, Robbie has a diverse background in real estate capital markets, development and land economics.  Robbie’s broad capital markets and investment management skills have been applied across residential broad-acre and built form, office, industrial, retirement and tourism sectors.

Outside of his professional commitments, Robbie actively contributes to the growth of grassroots AFLW as the Director of Girls Football at his local junior club.

Jeremy Urbach

Jeremy Urbach

Jeremy joined IDA as CFO in 2020, bringing extensive experience in fund and asset management, capital raising, and transaction structuring.

His career began at Macquarie Group’s real estate structured finance division, later moving to their real estate and infrastructure funds management arm. Prior to joining IDA, Jeremy founded Jameson Capital, a boutique real estate investment manager.

Jeremy Urbach

Jeremy Urbach

Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Jeremy joined IDA as CFO in 2020, bringing extensive experience in fund and asset management, capital raising, and transaction structuring.

His career began at Macquarie Group’s real estate structured finance division, later moving to their real estate and infrastructure funds management arm. Prior to joining IDA, Jeremy founded Jameson Capital, a boutique real estate investment manager.

Jeremy currently serves on the State Council and as Treasurer for MND Victoria, the peak body for motor neuron disease support and has recently been appointed as a director of MND Australia.  He is also a Fellow of the Tax Institute reflecting his professional standing in finance and taxation.

Professor The Hon Greg Hunt

Professor The Hon Greg Hunt

As a former Cabinet Minister in the Australian Government, Professor Hunt served as Australia’s Minister for the Environment, Innovation and Health over almost nine years.

As Minister for Health from 2017 to 2022, he oversaw Australia’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, established telehealth as a permanent and universal centrepiece of Medicare, reformed private health and established long-term plans for mental health, aged care, medical research and primary care and listed over 2,000 new and amended medicines for public access. He oversaw an annual budget of $132 billion, 17 portfolio agencies and 7,000 staff.

Professor The Hon Greg Hunt

Professor The Hon Greg Hunt

Advisory Council Member

As a former Cabinet Minister in the Australian Government, Professor Hunt served as Australia’s Minister for the Environment, Innovation and Health over almost nine years.

As Minister for Health from 2017 to 2022, he oversaw Australia’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, established telehealth as a permanent and universal centrepiece of Medicare, reformed private health and established long-term plans for mental health, aged care, medical research and primary care and listed over 2,000 new and amended medicines for public access. He oversaw an annual budget of $132 billion, 17 portfolio agencies and 7,000 staff.

Following his retirement from Parliament, Greg has been appointed Honorary Enterprise Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services and the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. Greg has also been appointed as an Honorary Professor at the University College, London.

Greg is also the inaugural Chair of the Advisory Council for the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University and Chair of the Novartis Foundation’s CARDIO4Cities Accelerator Advisory Steering Committee.

He advises businesses and not for profits in the areas of innovation, leadership, strategic planning, health and the environment.

Scott Keck

Scott Keck

Scott is Chairman of Charter Keck Cramer and has over 50 years’ property valuation and corporate real estate experience across the national markets. As an experienced independent practitioner Scott provides specialist strategic and mediation consulting services, including an emphasis on land acquisition for major infrastructure projects.

Scott Keck

Scott Keck

Advisory Council Member

Scott is frequently engaged as a senior negotiator in complex commercial and statutory issues related to the property market and provides advice in relation to large portfolio valuations for major statutory and private corporations. He has consulted to corporate clients on asset acquisition and disposal, and accommodation solutions and he regularly appears as an expert witness in litigation proceedings.

A highly regarded and regular contributor to the national media and business magazines, Scott has published over 500 articles on topics related to the property market.

Scott is a member of Charter Keck Cramer’s Board of Directors.

David Flannery

David Flannery

David brings over 30 years’ experience in corporate real estate and has held senior roles with GPT Group, Pramerica Real Estate Investors and Macquarie Group, having worked across property finance and real estate investment banking.

David Flannery

David Flannery

Independent Investment Committee Member

David brings over 30 years’ experience in corporate real estate and has held senior roles with GPT Group, Pramerica Real Estate Investors and Macquarie Group, having worked across property finance and real estate investment banking.

In 2019, David established his own development and consultancy company providing services to both private developers and listed investment firms including Abacus Property Group and Brookfield.

He has developed a strong list of clients from a corporate advisory perspective and sits on several Investment Committees in the development finance space.

David was previously State Manager for Macquarie’s dedicated real estate development funds, MREEF in NSW, WA and ACT, holding Board positions in all domestic joint ventures.

Nick Consiglio

Nick Consiglio

Nick is an established real estate and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in capital raising, asset management and property development. Since joining R.Corporation in 2011, he has provided strategic direction on multiple large-scale development projects. As a member of R.Corporation’s senior leadership team, Nick is responsible for project and group funding, business strategy, risk management, financial structuring, and new acquisitions.

Nick Consiglio

Nick Consiglio

Independent Investment Committee Member

Nick is an established real estate and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in capital raising, asset management and property development. Since joining R.Corporation in 2011, he has provided strategic direction on multiple large-scale development projects. As a member of R.Corporation’s senior leadership team, Nick is responsible for project and group funding, business strategy, risk management, financial structuring, and new acquisitions.

Prior to his role at R.Corporation, Nick spent seven years at Macquarie Group, where he provided structured finance solutions to property developers, and managed principal equity investments and opportunistic real estate development funds.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Honours) from the University of Melbourne.

Chris Dunwill

Chris Dunwill

Chris is responsible for overseeing organisational systems and process. Chris joined IDA in 2023 with a background in financial and operating strategy, private wealth investment and organisational design.

His prior roles have seen him lead teams in the comprehensive design, review and delivery of commercial and organisational strategies involving some of Australia’s largest transformations and improvement initiatives achieving rapid transformation, outperformance and growth.

Chris Dunwill

Chris Dunwill

Chief Operating Officer

Chris is responsible for overseeing organisational systems and process. Chris joined IDA in 2023 with a background in financial and operating strategy, private wealth investment and organisational design.

His prior roles have seen him lead teams in the comprehensive design, review and delivery of commercial and organisational strategies involving some of Australia’s largest transformations and improvement initiatives achieving rapid transformation, outperformance and growth.

Chris is a Chartered Accountant, certified financial modeler, practising risk manager, and trained change manager.

Olivia Sturgess

Olivia Sturgess

Olivia provides oversight and supervision of the structuring functions for IDA’s portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments.

She also assists with the governance, compliance, and operational functions of the business.

Olivia Sturgess

Olivia Sturgess

Head of Legal

Olivia provides oversight and supervision of the structuring functions for IDA’s portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments. She also assists with the governance, compliance, and operational functions of the business. As a member of the Compliance Committee, she plays a vital role in executing the governance and compliance strategy of the business.

Prior to joining IDA, Olivia worked for industry peers where she was the Director of Structuring and Execution (Investment) and, prior to that, General Counsel. Her other experience includes working as a solicitor for one of Australia’s top-tier law firms, Minter Ellison. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce.

Jeremy Townend

Jeremy Townend

Jeremy leads the Property Finance strategy at IDA, overseeing the growth of our national real estate lending business.

He is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, flexible and accretive funding solutions, and maintaining rigorous credit underwriting standards.

Jeremy Townend

Jeremy Townend

National Head - IDA Property Finance

Jeremy leads the Property Finance strategy at IDA, overseeing the growth of our national real estate lending business. He is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, flexible and accretive funding solutions, and maintaining rigorous credit underwriting standards.

With more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Jeremy is a seasoned commercial banking professional. He has held senior leadership roles at Commonwealth Bank, Bankwest, and NAB, where he successfully led large teams, executed strategic initiatives, and drove sustainable growth across diverse markets and regions.

Prior to joining IDA, Jeremy was at Payton Capital, where he initially led the lending team before becoming Co-Head of the business. During his tenure, he played a key role in steering the business through a significant growth phase and its subsequent sale to HMC Capital.

Brodie Ross

Brodie Ross

Brodie is responsible for one of our principal capital allocations and core investment strategies, IDA Land Partners (ILP).

Brodie’s expertise spans various asset classes, including residential, land lease communities, commercial, retail, and industrial properties.

Brodie Ross

Brodie Ross

Director - IDA Land Partners

Brodie is responsible for one of our principal capital allocations and core investment strategies, IDA Land Partners (ILP).

An experienced development professional with over 18 years experience in acquisitions, property development, investment analysis, project delivery, and capital transaction management, Brodie’s expertise spans various asset classes, including residential, land lease communities, commercial, retail, and industrial properties.

He has proven track record in acquiring individual sites, income-producing assets, and development businesses across Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia and holds tertiary qualifications in Property Economics and Business Management.

Cheerag Sirsalewala

Cheerag Sirsalewala

Cheerag is responsible for the origination and structuring of IDA’s investment opportunities and also manages transactions and developer relationships.

He has more than a decade of capital markets experience across the real estate and infrastructure sectors in Australia and India.

Cheerag Sirsalewala

Cheerag Sirsalewala

Director - Investment

Cheerag is responsible for the origination and structuring of IDA’s investment opportunities and manages transactions and developer relationships.

He has more than a decade of capital markets experience across the real estate and infrastructure sectors in Australia and India.

Cheerag is a CPA and holds a Masters in Commerce.

Jonathan Santi

Jonathan Santi

Jonathan leads front end investment assessment, due diligence and execution for IDA’s investment portfolio.

He began his career in commercial real estate valuations and has since amassed extensive experience in both land and built-form development.

Jonathan Santi

Jonathan Santi

Director - Investment

Jonathan leads front end investment assessment, due diligence and execution for IDA’s investment portfolio.

He began his career in commercial real estate valuations and has since amassed extensive experience in both land and built-form development.

Before joining IDA in mid-2023, Jonathan held senior development management and acquisition roles with national ASX-listed development companies. He has successfully managed, overseen and acquired a wide variety of development projects, including land subdivisions, built form residential, retail and commercial developments.

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Property and Construction and a bachelor’s degree in Planning and Design.

Gwen Leong

Gwen Leong

Gwen is responsible for the operation and administration of IDA’s portfolio of debt and equity investments along with investor relations.

Gwen comes from an internal audit background of 10 years in the banking and finance sector in Malaysia and more than 10 years’ experience managing operations (middle and back-office processes) in the Australian property finance and investment management industry.

Gwen Leong

Gwen Leong

Director - Investment Operations

Gwen is responsible for the operation and administration of IDA’s portfolio of debt and equity investments along with investor relations.

Gwen comes from an internal audit background of 10 years in the banking and finance sector in Malaysia and more than 10 years’ experience managing operations (middle and back-office processes) in the Australian property finance and investment management industry.

She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her previous roles in managing investment and lending operations for MaxCap, Qualitas and Arch Finance.

Felix Lim

Felix Lim

Felix is responsible for the overall financial management, corporate reporting, company secretarial and tax compliance at IDA.

Felix Lim

Felix Lim

Group Financial Controller

Felix is responsible for the overall financial management, corporate reporting, company secretarial and tax compliance at IDA.

He began his career as a financial auditor and has more than 15 years working in the investments industry. He has broad experience and exposure to different asset classes such as property development, commercial properties, hotels, equities and alternative investments. He joined IDA from a private UHNW family office in Sydney focusing on property development, hotels, commercial properties and passive investments.

He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy and is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Felix completed his MBA from the UNSW Business School in 2010.

Shikha Rattan

Shikha Rattan

Shikha has extensive experience in capital markets and corporate and property finance across Australia and India.

Before joining IDA, she worked with Banner Asset Management, a private real estate fund manager and lender, where she focused mainly on their senior lending portfolio. Prior to that, Shikha was part of the capital transactions team at a private Melbourne-based developer.

Shikha Rattan

Shikha Rattan

Associate Director - Investment

Shikha has extensive experience in capital markets and corporate and property finance across Australia and India.

Before joining IDA, she worked with Banner Asset Management, a private real estate fund manager and lender, where she focused mainly on their senior lending portfolio. Prior to that, Shikha was part of the capital transactions team at a private Melbourne-based developer.

Shikha holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is both a Certified Practising Accountant and a Chartered Accountant (India).

Ash Joseph

Ash Joseph

Ash is responsible for the strategic structuring and execution of IDA’s portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments.

Ash Joseph

Ash Joseph

Deputy Head of Legal

Ash is responsible for the strategic structuring and execution of IDA’s portfolio of real estate debt and equity investments.

Prior to joining IDA, Ash practised as a Senior Associate at PwC Australia, where his deal book comprised some of APAC’s most significant transactions over the past decade. His experience spans advising leading banks, investment firms, funds, developers, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations across real estate finance, large-scale corporate finance, project finance, and complex debt restructuring.

Ash’s professional contributions have earned him notable industry recognition. He was recently named a finalist in the Lawyer’s Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards and received the Rising Star award from Australasian Lawyer, underscoring his reputation for excellence and leadership in the field.

Linda Lew

Linda Lew

Linda joined IDA in 2016 and is an integral part of IDA’s finance and operations team. Linda’s core responsibilities encompass liquidity management, risk management, capital management, reporting, compliance, and governance.

 

Linda Lew

Linda Lew

Treasury

Linda joined IDA in 2016 and is an integral part of IDA’s finance and operations team. Linda’s core responsibilities encompass liquidity management, risk management, capital management, reporting, compliance, and governance.

Linda’s expertise in treasury operations and her commitment to financial excellence ensure financial performance is always optimised.

Linda holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Graduate Diploma in Property and is a Certified Chartered Accountant.

Hans Wibawa

Hans Wibawa

As a Senior Investment Manager, Hans is responsible for deal structuring, executing, and managing complex CRE investments within IDA’s credit portfolios.

Hans Wibawa

Hans Wibawa

Senior Investment Manager

As a Senior Investment Manager, Hans is responsible for deal structuring, executing, and managing complex CRE investments within IDA’s credit portfolios.

Hans brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate (CRE) finance. Before joining IDA, he served as Investment Manager at Banner Asset Management, where he led the execution of transactions and oversaw a diversified portfolio exceeding $300 million across land, residential, and commercial assets. His earlier roles include analyst positions at CBA Corporate Bank and the Bank of Melbourne Property Finance team, where he honed his expertise in financial modelling and relationship management to consistently deliver successful outcomes.

Hans holds a Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) and a Master of Commerce (Accounting and Finance).

Gabi Forrest

Gabi Forrest

Gabi is responsible for due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, transaction execution, and transaction management for IDA’s Land Partners (ILP) portfolio.

Gabi Forrest

Gabi Forrest

Investment Manager - IDA Land Partners

Gabi is responsible for due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, transaction execution, and transaction management for IDA’s Land Partners (ILP) portfolio.

Gabi brings six years of experience across Real Estate Debt Advisory, Investment Analysis, and Transaction Advisory. She possesses both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in accounting, corporate finance, and economics, with a keen interest in financial data analysis and project evaluation.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts – BA, Economics from Princeton University.

Tessa Laue

Tessa Laue

Tessa is responsible for due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, transaction execution and management, along with forecasting and reporting for IDA’s Land Partners (ILP) portfolio.

Tessa Laue

Tessa Laue

Investment Manager - IDA Land Partners

Tessa is responsible for due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, transaction execution and management, along with forecasting and reporting for IDA’s Land Partners (ILP) portfolio.

With over a decade of experience in real estate across Australia, Hong Kong, and Europe, Tessa has managed development processes and structured investment opportunities, previously focusing on hospitality and residential projects. She excels in project ownership, thrives on challenges, and is known for her organisational and problem-solving skills.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Management majoring in Real Estate & Development.

Matt Afflitto

Matt Afflitto

In Matt’s role as Investor Relations Manager he is responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining client relationships, ensuring the highest level of communication and service is provided.

Matt Afflitto

Matt Afflitto

Investor Relations Manager

In Matt’s role as Investor Relations Manager he is responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining client relationships, ensuring the highest level of communication and service is provided.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate and investment, but most importantly of all, Matt exemplifies the character, qualities and values we aspire to as a client-first business.

Matt is a qualified accountant and Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), is RG146 accredited and holds a Bachelor of Business (Professional Accountancy) with Distinction.

Outside of his professional commitments, Matt leverages his finance and accounting skills as Treasurer of the local soccer club where his two boys play.

Delon Siew

Delon Siew

Delon is responsible for managing all investor-related administrative functions, including onboarding investors, maintaining fund registries, and computing investor returns and distributions.

Delon Siew

Delon Siew

Manager - Investor & Funds Operations

Delon is responsible for managing all investor-related administrative functions, including onboarding investors, maintaining fund registries, and computing investor returns and distributions.

Delon’s background encompasses investment operations experience with various alternative investment and fund management firms, including Perennial Partners and Artesian and he holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from the University of London.

Kate Gunston

Kate Gunston

Kate is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies at IDA.

Kate Gunston

Kate Gunston

Manager - Marketing & Communications

Kate is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies at IDA.

With a background in brand management, digital marketing, content creation, and stakeholder engagement, Kate has a proven track record of driving successful marketing initiatives.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Human Resources, from Monash University.

Boris Finkler

Boris Finkler

Boris is responsible for the day-to-day management of IDA’s finances, managing and maintaining financial records and ensuring accuracy.

Boris Finkler

Boris Finkler

Financial Accountant

Boris is responsible for the day-to-day management of IDA’s finances, managing and maintaining financial records and ensuring accuracy.

Prior to joining IDA, Boris worked at another non-bank lender and as a financial crime analyst at one of Australia’s big four banks.

Boris holds a Bachelor of Business (Professional Accountancy).

Lee Kerkvliet

Lee Kerkvliet

Lee is responsible for financial modelling, deal assessment and analysis for IDA debt and equity transactions.

Lee Kerkvliet

Lee Kerkvliet

Investment Analyst

Lee is responsible for financial modelling, deal assessment and analysis for IDA debt and equity transactions.

With a background across investment analysis, deal execution and corporate banking, Lee’s experience includes credit and equity investments in real estate, agriculture, and infrastructure, as well as fundraising and client management.

Lee holds a double Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Finance, Accounting and Economics and has completed the Chartered Accountants program and CFA Level 1.

Tyler Jameson

Tyler Jameson

Tyler is responsible for analysing, executing, managing and monitoring investments within IDA’s equity and credit portfolios.

Tyler Jameson

Tyler Jameson

Investment Analyst

Tyler is responsible for analysing, executing, managing and monitoring investments within IDA’s equity and credit portfolios.

Tyler has five years of experience in the finance and property sectors having previously worked in the Corporate Real Estate Advisory practice at EY. During his career, Tyler has worked across multiple alternative asset classes including build to rent, data centres and affordable housing.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Property Development and Valuation) with Honours (Economics), providing a strong foundation in property, finance, and investment disciplines.

Anna Korpal

Anna Korpal

Anna oversees the daily operation of the IDA office, coordinating, scheduling and managing an array of administrative tasks and internal events.

Anna Korpal

Anna Korpal

Office Manager

Anna oversees the daily operation of the IDA office, coordinating, scheduling and managing an array of administrative tasks and internal events.

She excels in providing administrative and operational support, ensuring the smooth functioning of the office and enhancing the efficiency of the team. Anna is dedicated to creating a positive and productive work environment.