The Royce Capital Team
Our team brings together seasoned professionals with diverse expertise across property development, investments, finance and governance.
Together we combine vision with experience and commitment to excellence,
allowing us to deliver lasting value.
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Harvey Kalman
Senior executive and board member with over 25 years in financial services providing leadership and strategic advisory across business growth, risk management, funds management, service provision, operations and innovation. â–º Executive Leader | 25 years in executive leadership teams at Equity Trustees, Financial Services Council and ANZ. â–º Board Member | 10 years as a Non-Executive Director and committee chair in not-for-profit, financial services and regulatory compliance organisations, including Victorian Legal Services Board and Menzies Foundation. â–º Business Growth | Outcomes-driven and highly networked globally, having grown business revenue from $1m to $34m, and FUM from $0.7b to $100b, and expanded Australian businesses to the UK, US and Europe. â–º Financial Services | 30+ years in financial services with expertise in the commercial, financial, regulatory and public policy issues surrounding financial systems, future trends and the inner mechanics of financial markets. â–º Funds Management | Leading authority on tax and structural issues relating to Funds Management, having collaborated and advised government and industry bodies on how to solve issues affecting the sector. â–º Innovation | Recognised innovator in financial services, having developed enhancements to industry products, a new business model and launched over 400 new financial products and services. â–º Operational Excellence | 22 years managing teams, business units and companies with up to 12 direct and 60 headcount globally, providing a no-surprises approach and a hands-off trusting style that sets clear accountabilities. â–º Global Relationship Management | Access to 200+ firms globally including 120 Funds Managers, 15 Custodian Administrators, 10 Auditors/ Tax advisors, 25 Legal firms and 25 Financial Services centres of influence. â–º Not-For-Profit (NFP) Sector | Over 16 years in NFP as a chair, board and committee member at Menzies and Bialik, providing strategy and oversight across audit and risk, funds management, grants programs and fundraising. â–º Legal & Regulatory Compliance Sector | 4 years as a board member for Victorian Legal Services, assisting regulation of the legal profession in Victoria. Chaired grants committee and member of audit and investment committee. â–º Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) | 25 years in GRC as a member of boards, Due Diligence Committees, Management Risk Committee - Australia; UK and Europe, and Audit and Risk Committees
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Louie Kortesis
Louie is an experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Cash Flow, Tax Preparation, Business Planning, Business Development, and Strategic Planning. Louie is a strong professional with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) majoring in Accounting from La Trobe University.
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Manish Agarwal
An Accomplished Technology and Infrastructure leader with over two decades of experience excelling in Transforming and Managing Complex Technical Environments, Responsible for Business Growth, P&L ,Domain Consultancy, Large & Complex Program Delivery. Worked with Top 7 Telcos and over 100+ Enterprises across multiple geographical locations. Leveraged business acumen and technical expertise to translate business needs to realizable and secure solutions in the infrastructure space. Ground zero engagements in Australia, Brazil, India, UK, Germany, Spain & Japan.
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Ferhat E. Kaan Kaymak
Ferhat have a diverse and interdisciplinary education background, with bachelor's degree in business administration and management and a credential for readiness (CORe) from Harvard Business School Online, focusing on business analytics, economics for managers, and financial accounting. Currently, Ferhat is a senior data scientist at Milangaz, a leading energy company in Turkey, where analytical skills and financial risk management knowledge to optimize the company's operations and performance. In previous roles, Ferhan have gained valuable experience in financial analysis, treasury management, and hedge strategies, working with different projects, markets, and stakeholders. Prepared and analysed financial and risk models, executed relations with banks and evaluated the company's capital, provided consultancy on strategic decisions, and made presentations to senior management. Also managed cash-flows, inter-company loans, bank relations, payments, FX settlements and collections, and used spot and derivative instruments to mitigate financial risks. Developed hedge strategies compatible with the company’s current balance sheet and future objectives, and monitored local/global financial markets and economic calendars. Contributed to the company's growth and profitability, while also learning from the best practices and insights of my colleagues and partners. Ferhat is very passionate about data science, finance, and economics, and enjoy solving complex problems, finding innovative solutions, and creating value for the organisation and the society.
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Omar Rahim
Accomplished Chief Risk Officer with 20+ years of experience in risk management across banking and wealth management. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide risk frameworks for financial institutions, with a strong focus on small to medium-sized banks. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments while balancing risk management with business objectives. Competent in managing financial and non-financial risks, including capital, liquidity, credit, operational, financial crime, regulatory compliance, and conduct risk. A strategic and hands on leader, fostering collaboration to embed a proactive risk culture while safeguarding the bank’s assets and reputation. Experienced in engaging regulators, boards, and C-suite executives to shape risk strategy and governance. Passionate about leveraging technology, AI, and data analytics to transform risk management into a strategic advantage - driving confident decision making, stronger investor trust, and enabling safe and sustainable business growth.