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Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr

General Manager

Alison Bodiam

Manager, People and Culture

Amit Patel

General Manager

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A one-time electrician, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr entered the realm of local government after studying civil engineering as a mature-age student and went on to hold roles at various Sydney and regional councils, becoming general manager at Singleton Council in 2025. He is passionate about local government as the tier of government that interacts with and supports communities on a daily basis.

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Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr

A dedicated and results-driven human resources professional, Alison Bodiam brings a passion for all things people and extensive experience in human resource management. She has a proven ability to get the best out of both her team and the wider organisation.

Manager, People and Culture

Alison Bodiam

Amit Patel is passionate about the Mark Moran Group’s vision to be a world leader and innovator in retirement and aged care. A key member of the executive team, he brings over 15 years of experience in aged care and multiple qualifications in finance, business and front-line management. This combination makes him uniquely suited to oversee group operations. Patel’s strength lies in his hands-on leadership style, strategic team appointments and close oversight of day-to-day activities across the organisation. He is deeply committed to operational excellence, resident experience and supporting staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in every service area.

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Amit Patel

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Michelle Umali

Residential Aged Care Manager

Michelle Umali holds a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of South Australia and has worked as a registered nurse in Adelaide and Queensland. She progressed rapidly into leadership roles, including care coordinator and acting care manager, before joining Mark Moran Vaucluse’s clinical management team. Over three years, she has advanced from clinical care coordinator to residential aged care manager. Umali is dedicated to fostering positive, respectful relationships with residents, families and staff. She finds the most rewarding aspect of her role is making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives while nurturing a supportive, collaborative and high-quality care environment.

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Max Moran

Sales and Development Executive

As a third-generation member of the Moran family, Max Moran continues the Mark Moran Group’s legacy of leadership in seniors’ planning. Having worked in the business from the ground up, he has gained deep insight into its multidisciplinary services alongside Mark, Evette, the board and executive team. In 2018, he joined full-time and led the development of an enhanced lifestyle and activations program at the flagship Vaucluse residence. Moran later moved into residential sales, where his understanding of the group’s philosophy and strong commercial acumen underpin exceptional engagement with new and prospective members, reflecting a genuine commitment to seniors’ wellbeing.

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Max Moran

There’s no other industry or level of government that works more directly with and for people than local government. That’s why the work done in this sector is so important and why it takes a special kind of person to do it – because it’s more than just a job. This is especially true at Singleton Council, which is recognised as one of HRD’s 5-Star Employers of Choice and offers a workplace that not only enables people to do their best work but also allows them to achieve their career goals, find balance between work and life and feel confident that their physical and mental health and wellbeing are the highest priority.

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Vaughan Ludlam

Head of Leasing

Jonathan Lockyer

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Christopher Welty

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Vaughan Ludlam joined Oyster in 2003 as a leasing executive and has led the leasing team since 2007. He oversees retail leasing across our managed retail portfolio, owned by institutional and private clients. Previously, he worked at Retail Solutions, gaining expertise in shopping centre leasing, tenancy mix planning and property development. Ludlam’s leadership drives Oyster’s leasing success.

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Vaughan Ludlam

Jonathan Lockyer is general counsel and company secretary at Oyster, with over 25 years of experience in corporate, legal, and investment sectors in New Zealand and the UK. His expertise in investment transactions and robust understanding of the operational, regulatory and legal environment in the New Zealand property sector supports Oyster’s operations and leadership team.

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Jonathan Lockyer

Christopher Welty is dedicated to aligning employees with Brown & Riding (B&R)’s vision and values, fostering mutual growth for all. During his tenure, B&R has more than quadrupled in size. He has helped successfully integrate the company through two mergers and has been a strong advocate for many of the company’s important benefit plan enhancements and development programs. He excels at collaboration and has been a key contributor in establishing and promoting the company’s culture and offering programs and opportunities to help employees build a rewarding career. Welty joined B&R in 2007 as an HR assistant. His dedication and talent earned swift advancement, culminating in his appointment as the firm’s chief human resources officer in 2019.

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Christopher Welty

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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Kimi Shah

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