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Building for the Future: Resimax Group Expands Business Capabilities with New Leadership Team Appointments
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership capability expands: Five senior appointments strengthen Resimax Group’s leadership team.
- Property expertise deepens: Experience spans investment, finance, development, construction and operations.
- Vertical integration model strengthens: The appointments enhance Resimax Group’s capability across the full property development lifecycle.
- Delivery capacity grows: Development and operational leadership supports Resimax Group’s expanding masterplanned community project pipeline.
- Long-term growth remains the focus: Greater leadership depth supports disciplined decisions and consistent project delivery.
Resimax Group has strengthened its leadership team with five senior appointments: Callan Ainsaar as Chief Investment Officer, Dion Andrews as Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Jones as Chief Development Officer, Paul McMahon as Chief Operating Officer, and Ben Wollan as Head of Commercial.
The appointments expand the Group’s capability across land acquisition, investment and capital markets, greenfield development and residential construction. Collectively, the executives bring experience developed across some of Australia’s largest listed and private property groups.
With a development portfolio spanning more than 1,400 hectares and approximately 26,000 future lots across Melbourne’s growth corridors, the expanded leadership team strengthens Resimax’s vertically integrated model and capability across the full property lifecycle.
Founder and Managing Director of Resimax Group, Ozzie Kheir, says the appointments will support the business as it delivers its growing development pipeline.
“Building the right team around you is what allows a business like ours to keep moving at pace. Each of these appointments brings a level of expertise and discipline that strengthens how we acquire and fund land, plan and deliver projects, and operate our communities,” Mr Kheir said.
Callan Ainsaar, Chief Investment Officer
Callan will lead Resimax Group’s investment strategy and capital transactions, with responsibility for growth strategy, new acquisitions and capital deployment across the portfolio.
His appointment builds on more than 20 years’ experience in the greenfield property sector across private and listed groups, having worked on some of Melbourne’s largest and most complex master-planned communities.
Callan recently led Resimax Group’s joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate Asia at Eynesbury, introducing long-term institutional equity to strengthen the project’s capital base and support the continued delivery of its 828-hectare masterplan.
Dion Andrews, Chief Financial Officer
As Resimax Group’s portfolio and capital partnerships expand, Dion will oversee the financial management and governance required to support that growth. His remit includes capital management, financial planning and reporting, development feasibilities and investment decisions. He will work closely with the executive leadership team on risk, governance and the Group’s strategic priorities.
Dion joins Resimax with more than 20 years’ experience in Australian listed real estate and funds management. He previously spent 15 years as CFO of an ASX 200 listed real estate company, where assets under management grew more than tenfold to $6.7 billion.
Andrew Jones, Chief Development Officer
Responsibility for progressing Resimax Group’s pipeline from planning through to delivery with sit with Andrew, who will lead development strategy across the Group’s property portfolio.
With more than 20 years of experience in greenfield land development, strategic planning and infrastructure delivery, Andrew will oversee development strategy, planning approvals, infrastructure coordination and the delivery of large-scale masterplanned communities across Victoria’s growth corridors.
His experience navigating complex planning environments and coordinating government, authorities and delivery partners will be central to bringing Resimax Group’s future landholdings to market.
Paul McMahon, Chief Operating Officer
Paul’s appointment is focused on translating Resimax Group’s strategy into consistent operational performance as the business scales.
Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience in the residential building industry, along with a background in civil engineering and operational leadership, Paul will lead Resimax Group’s operational performance, driving strategic execution, continuous improvement and organisational growth.
Known for developing high-performing teams and optimising business processes, he will focus on strengthening the systems, teams and processes that underpin delivery, while maintaining efficiency, quality and customer outcomes across the Group.
Ben Wollan, Head of Commercial
Ben will lead the structuring and financing of investment and development opportunities, and also oversees the funds management and legal functions.
His experience spans real estate investment, property law and finance, with particular expertise in portfolio management, transaction origination and capital formation.
Before joining Resimax, Ben spent over a decade with MaxCap Group helping establish it as a leading institutional commercial real estate debt manager. As Deputy Chief Investment Officer, he was jointly responsible for managing approximately $7 billion in assets.
“I’m confident this team gives Resimax Group the capability to deliver on our growth ambitions for years to come. Their combined experience will help us deploy capital with discipline, progress land through planning and turn our pipeline into housing, infrastructure and amenity across Melbourne’s growth corridors.
“Resimax Group has always been an owner-led, entrepreneurial business. As we grow, we’re adding institutional capability around that foundation without losing the speed, conviction and practical approach that have always shaped how we operate,” Ozzie concluded.