ABOUT US

President & Co-Founder

Jing Jun (JJ) Heng leads the CBRE Asian Services Division and is a highly regarded commercial real estate specialist with extensive experience in the Victorian market. Jing Jun (JJ) has acted on behalf of a wide range of clients including high net worth investors, private families, institutions, local and overseas developers.

Jing Jun (JJ) has a profound passion for business and property, and he is committed to fostering growth, collaboration and representation within the Melbourne business community.

Vice President & Co-Founder

Trevor is an accredited property finance and investment professional who operates across national real estate and wholesale capital markets, managing unlisted, private real estate funds of participatory interests for wholesale and institutional investors and family offices seeking access to secure and attractive real estate-backed investments, maximising capital preservation and asymmetric return on risk.

Trevor has a track record of community advocacy and leadership in the not-for-profit space, focusing on the real estate sector and general business community.

General Committee

Koby Jones is the founder and Group Managing Director of The SILC Group, a specialised financial solutions provider servicing the unique needs of investment managers, asset sponsors and wholesale investors primarily in alternative assets. The SILC Group has more than $2 billion in funds under supervision, having established more than 200 funds and syndicates since launching in 2012.

Prior to establishing The SILC Group, Koby enjoyed a highly successful career in global financial markets and private wealth management with major financial institutions Westpac Banking Corporation, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, National Australia Bank and Wilson HTM Investment Group.

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Louis Shivarev is one of TNS Lawyers' partners. He is an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer who is highly regarded by his clients because he puts their commercial objectives at the center of any transaction or matter he is working on. He specializes in Commercial litigation, Commercial law, Commercial leasing, Insolvency law, Complex business sales and acquisitions; Tech law and start ups.

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James is Group Executive Director the GETC Group, including the Consoli design division, specialising in global FFE solutions for large-scale commercial, hospitality, PBSA and residential projects. He is also founder and Director of several local and international business interests, across various fields including construction, FFE, design, recruitment, financial services and sciences. 

As Co-Founder of the not-for-profit Fello Foundation, James is passionate about the importance of men’s health initiatives, and the critical role that private enterprise and social engagement plays in the development of successful communities and businesses.

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Tristan Tan is a tax, finance and legal professional specialising in commercial M&A investments and business integration. With over 10 years of sector experience, Tristan’s current focus is on the integration of AI and technology into the tax landscape for one of the world’s largest infrastructure funds. 

Tristan is passionate about understanding and helping businesses succeed and hopes to bring his multidisciplinary skills for the benefit of the community at Melbourne Business Society.

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Iris is a Melbourne based entrepreneur specializing in F&B, brand incubation and operations.

Her passion lies in creating innovative strategies to help brands grow and succeed in a competitive market.

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Tim is a key figure in Melbourne's business community. He is also a prominent leader in the renowned real estate industry, driving economic growth and urban development.