Our People

Proven Management Team

Bensons has a multi-skilled team of experts that ensure:

Attractive projects with significant development profits are identified and secured.
Projects are steered smoothly through the planning phases.
Construction is consistently delivered on time and within budget.
Products are marketed and sold successfully, even in difficult market conditions.

Board

Elias Jreissati - Group Chairman

Elias' leadership has cemented BPG as one of the most successful diversified property companies in Victoria. Elias founded BPG in 1994.

Rick Curtis - Managing Director

Rick has over 25 years experience in property financing, development and asset management. He was previously CEO of a listed funds management and financial services group. Rick will continue to drive BPG's continued diversification into commercial property sectors and property funds management.

Michael Foley - Executive Deputy Chairman

Michael has over 30 years experience in property related businesses including senior banking, property finance, real estate and management roles.

Senior Management

Harry Granek - Director of Developments

Harry has 34 years experience in the design and delivery of complex projects in all stages of feasibility, planning, design, construction, documentation and contract administration. His expertise stems from qualifications both in civil engineering and architecture.

PeteriHua - Director Sales & Marketing

Peter has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience with an excellent track record as a specialist property development marketer. He has personally led the sales and marketing of more than 1,000 properties valued at in excess of $600m in value with one of Australia's leading residential developers.

Frank Bosgraaf - Chief Financial Officer

Frank is a CPA and experienced business improvement practitioner. Frank has over 30 years experience which includes senior positions with accredited international organizations of both large and medium size.

Steven Zigomanis - Group Financial Controller

Steve is a CPA and has over 17 years experience in various financial roles in the mining, manufacturing, banking and funds management industries. He has extensive experience in respect of management and statutory reporting, financial forecasting, project evaluation, systems implementation and corporate restructures and acquisitions.

Robert Dicintio - Fund Manager

Robert has over 20 years experience in property management and the retail industry. He was previously a senior leasing and development executive at a listed diversified property group. Robert is responsible for the overall management of the Bensons Retail Strip Property Fund.