​The Team
Founder - Managing Director
John Evans
John focuses on delivering strategic advisory services to achieve optimal results for all stakeholders. To ensure CommProp Group excels in asset management services, he also directs projects across construction, building repairs, maintenance, and enhanced occupant services. His extensive industry experience across large format retail, shopping centres, commercial office buildings, industrial estates, warehousing and logistics, educational campuses, not-for-profits, Indigenous organisations, and member-based community groups position him as a leading advisor within the Australian commercial property sector.
John is a Member of Coraggio and sits on Coraggio Advisory Board 7.
Senior Advisor – Government & Contracts
Christopher Evans
Chris has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Quantity Surveying and has +45 years in the Quantity Surveying profession on the construction of public and private sector projects, including rail and power transmission infrastructure, high-rise commercial buildings, international and military airports, industrial and data centre facilities, hospitals, shopping centres and major residential developments. Chris has a thorough understanding of NSW Government and Transport for NSW’s Infrastructure and Services’ Procurement.
Chris is a Member of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
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Senior Advisor - Management Strategy
Frank Peylaire
Frank has both a Master of Science in Engineering and a Master of Commerce in International Project Management as well as +25 years of industry experience in infrastructure and property projects for companies including Mirvac, Ausgrid, Road & Maritime Services. Frank is an expert in asset management framework implementation and strategic project development and procurement.
Frank is a Member of the Asset Management Council
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Senior Advisor – Digital Transformation Engineer
John Valeondis
John has over 20 years of digital transformation for the construction sector, including Lend Lease, Mirvac, TransGrid, etc. and specialises in contracted works and contractor management systems, from tender to project management, service, and quality management. John is a digital evangelist and an expert at managing ERP system development and implementation (e.g. RIB, Microsoft, etc.).
John is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors​
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Senior Advisor – ESG & Carbon Neutral Strategies
David Elliott
David has qualifications in both Electrical and Electronics Engineering as well as Marketing and is now a distinguished leader in the Environmental, Sustainability and Governance profession, where he advises and directs committed organisations through a transition roadmap to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.
David remains the CEO of the Carbon Offset Advisory, whilst remains a contributor to the future direction of our firm.
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Senior Advisor – Sustainable Design & Architecture
Perry Gray
Perry holds a Bachelor of Architecture and treasures +35 years in the design and architectural landscape of the global economy. His wealth of knowledge and experience extends beyond the predictable, to include truly global creative workplace solutions, cross-cultural design trends, and environmental sustainability at the very core of his being.
Perry is adventurous, mindful and respectfully disruptive to traditional thinking in his approach to life and profession, and remains an influential advisor for our firm.
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SENIOR Advisor - Design, construction and Project Management
Leila Karimizadeh
Leila is qualified Builder NSW (#463514C) & ACT (#2023801C) and has both a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Engineering and is a passionate Project Manager with significant experience gained across an international portfolio of landmark high-rise residential and mixed-use towers throughout the Middle East and India.
Leila continues as a Director, as well as a Design and Project Co-Ordinator of a strategic partner, while providing project consulting knowledge to our firm.
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Senior Advisor - Building and Construction
Norman Sakr
Norman has over 40 years in the building and construction industry, providing him with a comprehensive knowledge of all types, aspects and phases of projects together with their effective and efficient management.
Norman continues as a Director and Construction Manager of a strategic partner, whilst providing ongoing consulting power to our firm.
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Advisor - Builder and Project Manager
Ross Calic
Ross has over 20 years’ experience in building, construction and project managing countless commercial office and interior retail fit-outs for some of Australia’s largest and widespread retail brands, including Australian Geographic, Supa Cheap Autos, Godfreys, Honey Birdette, Gloria Jeans, Sanity Music, Dusk, Fitness First, and Charles Sturt University.
Ross is a qualified Builder (#380242C) and a Member of the Interior Fitout Association of Australia.​​