GDA is composed of a team of experienced and professional fund managers, financial planners, accountants, and property professionals supported by highly qualified client services and support team. GDA is operated by property investment professionals certified with CFP Australia. GDA’s team is led by

Ann Fairlie

Chairwoman

Ann has been involved with GDA Group since its transition from Geoff Doolan and Associates and has worked in the business for over 20 years. Ann has been a director of GDA Group since 2016.
Ann has owned and managed a research business for over 30 years, specialising in medical studies and quality audits.

John Di Monda

BCom, CPA, ATI, DipFS (FP), GCertProp

Chief Executive Officer and Fund Manager

John joined GDA in 2011 and is the Chief Executive Officer of the GDA Group. His background includes banking, public practice and commercial accounting, tax, funds management and regulatory compliance. John is a member of CPA Australia and The Tax Institute.

Malcolm Penglase

AFP®, BBus

Senior Financial Planner

Malcolm joined GDA in 2019. With over 15 years providing personalised financial planning advice, Malcolm understands the importance of the ongoing relationship with a trusted adviser, fund manager or business relationship. Malcolm is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

Michael Driessen

SSA® CFP®

Senior Financial Planner

Michael joined GDA in 2007 and has over 20 years’ experience in the financial planning profession. He is a Certified Financial Planner and a SMSF Specialist Adviser. He provides holistic and individualised financial advice to professionals, self-funded retirees and small business owners. He has a broad range of skills for delivering advice that is tailored to clients needs and focused on their best interest. It is this strategic approach combined with a knowledge of investments, superannuation, retirement strategies, family wealth protection and self-managed superannuation funds that make him a trusted adviser. Michael is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

Emma Leith

MFinPlan

Financial Planner

Emma joined GDA in 2019 and has over 6 years’ experience in the Financial Planning Industry. She provides clients with personalised financial advice around wealth creation, retirement planning and wealth protection. Emma has completed a Master of Financial Planning and Bachelor of Business (Finance major) and is undertaking study towards being a Certified Financial Planner. Emma is a member of the Financial Advice Association of Australia.

Suijannie Handojo

B.Com

Manager – Business Services & SMSF

Suijannie joined GDA in 2023 and has previously been a manager of a Public Practice with more than 20 years’ experience in financial reporting and tax compliance for a diverse range of clients.

Kyle Newbery

B.Bus, AAPI, CPV

Director – Direct Property

Kyle joined GDA in 2024 and has more than 25 years’ experience in a wide range of property markets in the fields of funds management (acquisition/divestment, asset management and research), property management, and valuation & advisory. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Business (Property major), is a Certified Practising Valuer and is a member of the Australian Property Institute.

Brad Macaulay

B.Bus (Prop Std), Adv DipFS (FP), Dip FP, Cert IV RE, F FIN

Business Development Manager - Distribution

Brad joined GDA in 2024 and has had over 30 years of experience in property and financial services industries. Brad’s background and professional qualifications encompass both property and financial services. Brad holds a Bachelor of Business in Property Studies – University of Queensland, Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning), Diploma of Financial Planning and Certificate IV in Real Estate. Brad is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA).