At Benchmark Capital, we forge lifelong partnerships in Australian property investments. Leveraging a two-decade legacy, we deliver premium developments through trust, transparency, and excellence, inspired by our mission to shape a better future.
Benchmark Capital is an emerging Australian property development fund manager that draws on the two-decade track record of its founders.
We are committed to fostering lifelong partnerships built on trust and reliability, and we strive to maximise returns while minimising risks, ensuring that our clients can navigate the complex property market with confidence and peace of mind.
Our commitment to transparent communication and expertise in development and delivery supports our clients in pursuing their financial goals.
Benchmark Capital, an emerging Australian property development fund, draws on a two-decade track record of its founders at the helm of Binah, an award-winning construction firm, and FYVE, a successful development firm specialising in residential and mixed-use projects across the east coast of Australia.
Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We understand that trust is earned through consistent delivery and unwavering integrity. That's why we prioritise honesty, reliability, and accountability in all our interactions.
Benchmark Capital unlocks potential and mitigates risk through strategic partnerships with industry leaders FYVE and Binah by leveraging their unparalleled development and delivery capacity.
At Benchmark Capital, we're not just a fund - we're partners. With our profit-sharing model, we have skin in the game, ensuring mutual success and alignment of interests with our investors.
Benchmark Capital is lead by a team of property, investment and business professionals
with extensive industry experience
Fawaz Sankari
Chief Executive Officer, Benchmark Capital
Fawaz, appointed as Chief Banking Officer at Bank of Sydney in November 2018, oversaw the Customer & Distribution Division, including Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Digital Sales, and more across multiple states. He joined the bank in 2012 as Head of Commercial Banking, later becoming Executive General Manager in 2016. With over 27 years of banking experience, including senior roles at NAB and CBA, Fawaz also holds directorships in education and commerce sectors. He chairs the Australian Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry NSW, leads educational institutions including Al Noori AMS College as Chairman, and recently completed an MBA at the Australian Institute of Business.
Amen Zoabi
Head of Development & Acquisition, Benchmark Capital
As a skilled construction and property executive, Amen has a reputation as a dedicated business leader and industry expert who has been delivering outstanding results for more than two decades.
As a co-founder of leading construction firm Binah, Amen has been integral in projects such as the construction of the award-winning Western Sydney University Liverpool Campus and the rezoning of the Peter Warren superlot in the heart of the Liverpool CBD.
Khalil Hafza
Head of Delivery, Benchmark Capital
Managing Director of construction company Binah and the Co-founder of FYVE Developments, Khalil is distinguished by his delivery of iconic, award-winning projects that are recognised at both state and national levels. Over 25 years, he has set high standards in quality, safety, and sustainability in growth environments, earning the trust of investors throughout New South Wales and Queensland.
Khalil is deeply committed to community development, exemplified by his co-founding of Unity Grammar School in 2008. His involvement has spurred significant accomplishments within the sector, demonstrating a synergy between his drive for exceptional performance and a profound dedication to supporting community growth.
Mohamad Zaoud
Head of Strategy, Benchmark Capital
Mohamad is a seasoned marketing executive with experience in brand management and fundraising. His expertise spans across Australia and the Middle East, where he has worked for major multinational companies, including Al Jazeera Media Network. His commitment to building trustworthy brands make him a valuable asset in engaging audiences in today's digital landscape.
Sam Jamsheedi
Head of Emerging Markets, Benchmark Capital
Sam is the Chairman of the Australian Saudi Business Council & Forum, and has successfully ventured investments locally in Australia and internationally across Asia and the Middle East.
Sam is proficient in market trends, and mergers and acquisitions, with experience in consulting businesses on strategic business partnerships.
Tim Baker
MD, Boutique Capital
The Managing Director of Boutique Capital, Tim Baker, has more than 25 years experience in risk management, funds management and trading activities both domestically and in international markets.
Sarah Poulos
CFO, Boutique Capital
The Chief Financial Officer of Boutique Capital, Sarah Poulos, has more than 25 years� experience as a Chartered Accountant. She qualified with Coopers & Lybrand in the UK before transferring to Sydney to work as a Senior Audit Manager for PwC.
Linda Carroll
COO, Boutique Capital
Linda Carroll has been an integral part of Boutique Capital for 3 years, managing operations and more recently compliance. Linda has built a foundation in business administration and management in the trading, investment banking and wealth management sectors.
Neel Bhowmick
Compliance, Boutique Capital
A Compliance Manager at Boutique Capital, Neel has over 10 years’ compliance experience (including 4 years’ legal practise) as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders at financial services organisations including the ASX and various investment banks.
Aris Damos
Head of Strategy & Acquisition, FYVE
Aris is dedicated to excellence in his role as FYVE’s Head of Strategy and Acquisition. His impressive 25-year track record includes the creation and delivery of multi-million-dollar residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments. This depth of experience has allowed Aris to combine his analytical, creative, and entrepreneurial skills in a broad spectrum of development roles.
Angelo Vassos
Senior Development Manager, FYVE
Angelo has 25 years of expertise in the property industry, both in Australia and abroad, having gained a broad depth of experience in the development, construction, asset management and valuation fields. During his career, he has worked across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use and infrastructure assets .and He has successfully initiated and delivered projects which have exceeded expectations in complex and challenging environments.
Rana Jaber
Design Manager, FYVE
Rana Jaber is a building design leader with over 15 years of experience across the Middle East and Australia. As a Design Manager, Rana oversees all aspects of design, delivery, and reporting from pre-construction to post-construction, with a strong focus on design quality.
Rick Shah
Senior Project Manager, FYVE
Rick Shah is an experienced construction project manager with a strong background in overseeing complex projects from concept to completion. With expertise in project planning and risk management, he excels in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
Kun Huo
Finance Manager, FYVE
Kun is a dynamic Finance Manager and CPA Accountant, responsible for managing all of FYVE’s finance and accounting operations. Kun has a broad role in collaboration with the development team in managing FYVE’s projects including accounting, budget control, system’s development, treasury, finance relationships and reporting. Kun has over 20 years of professional experience, including over 10 years working in the cConstruction and property industry. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Sichuan University of Technology in China and a Master of Accounting (CPA Programme) from Macquarie University. Kun has a detail driven approach and plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of FYVE’s financial management and supporting the team to achieve excellent outcomes.
Dennis Nie
Assistant Development Manager, FYVE
Dennis is an enthusiastic Assistant Development Manager who works closely with FYVE’s senior managers on planning, designing, and delivering residential projects. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from Macquarie University, he initially started in marketing before transitioning to property development, obtaining his Home Builder’s license along the way. Dennis combines strong commercial acumen with excellent interpersonal skills, playing a key role in coordinating development teams during project delivery.
Leonard Wong
Assistant Development Manager, FYVE
With a background as a registered architect, Leonard has an eye for detail and the technical skills to excel in his role at FYVE. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Architecture Studies and a Masters of Architecture from UNSW and worked as an architect in Australia and overseas, prior to commencing his career in property development. With With a background as a registered architect, Leonard has an eye for detail and the technical skills to excel in his role at FYVE. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Architecture Studies and a Masters of Architecture from UNSW and worked as an architect in Australia and overseas prior to commencing his career in property development. With two years’ experience in property development, Leonard plays a key role in assisting our development team to manage the delivery of our residential projects. years' experience in property development, Leonard plays a key role in assisting our development team to manage the delivery of our residential projects.
Aref Hafza
Development Coordinator, FYVE
Aref is FYVE’s Development Coordinator, balancing his role across various business areas while pursuing a double degree in Engineering and Commerce at the University of New South Wales. His passion for property and the built environment, paired with his academic insights, allows him to support the development team across multiple project phases.
Ibrahim Zoabi
Development Assistant, FYVE
Ibrahim Zoabi is a Development Assistant at FYVE, where he’s building hands-on experience in the development industry, focusing on feasibility studies, market research, and project planning. Currently studying Business Administration at Western Sydney University, he is also completing a cadetship at BINAH, and quickly becoming an emerging leader in property.
Chris Kelly
National General Manager, Binah
Chris is a strategic planner who creates industry partnerships and builds strong teams.
With a 27-year career in the construction and property industry working in varied sectors such as Health, Hotels, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Education, and Infrastructure, Chris brings a wealth of experience, having overseen multi-award-winning projects ranging in value from $18M to staged $1.6billion precincts.
Marc Longo
Advisory, Binah
Marc comes from a long and distinguished career in construction, spanning 40+ years, with five private companies. His Strategic Planning, Business Planning and Leadership have allowed him to continue developing business and managing a pipeline of work valued at over $500 milion per annum internationally. His broad knowledge and expertise have seen him play critical roles in iconic projects such as NSW Parliament House, Art Gallery of NSW, NSW library, Melbourne GPO and Eveleigh Workshops.
His transparent and solutions-focused approach has enabled him to lead large teams and develop loyal relationships with all project team members, both at a client and contractor level.
Ryll Burgin-Doyle
Advisory, Binah
With more than 30 years of experience, Ryll has implemented key business and brand strategies in the dot com, financial services, biotech, construction, professional services, and manufacturing sectors, resulting in 300% revenue and profit increases for her clients.
She has been a Franchisor, Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist, listed in Smart Companies Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs, and CEO of a $100M construction business ,leading a 200+ team.
Ryll brings extensive experience to Binah as an outcome-driven and strategic leader.
George Saoud
Advisory, Binah
A more recent addition to the team, George Saoud brings a wealth of experience and financial acumen to Binah. Since July 2024, he has served as Bapcor’s Chief Financial Officer, following a successful tenure as CEO of Coles Group’s Emerging Business for over three years. His commercial astuteness and proven track record in enhancing company value are demonstrated by his extensive experience in senior positions across several ASX-listed companies, including Metcash IGA andFantastic Holdings.
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