Executive Management.
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Gregor EvansManaging DirectorView Profile >Gregor started with The Knight in 2005, initially gaining experience in the industry in Administrative and Support roles and working his way up to hold the positions of Owners Corporation Manger and Business Development Manager. In July 2018, after years of planning and preparing the business for future growth, Gregor was promoted to the role of Managing Director. Today, Gregor provides support and guidance to the wider business, continuously striving to improve the reputation and standing of not only The Knight, but the Strata Management industry as a whole.
Gregor was appointed President of the Strata Community Association Victoria in 2021, a position he held for 2 years.
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Scott McCannGeneral ManagerView Profile >
Scott has been working at The Knight since January 2012 and has steadily progressed through a variety of roles to his current role of General Manager.
His customer support experience, extensive industry knowledge and natural leadership skills position him well to support the team in their daily tasks and continuously improve internal operations.
In 2023, Scott was a finalist in the inaugural ‘Leadership Award’ category at the Strata Community Association (VIC) Awards for Excellence.
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Carla PizzornoOwners Corporation Operations ManagerView Profile >Carla has an extensive background in both the legal and strata world. Having worked as solicitor for 8 years in the areas of commercial law, property law and litigation she entered the Owners Corporation industry in 2013 after completing her Master of Business Administration.
Carla brings her experience from outside the industry combined with her extensive experience working in Owners Corporation Management and Owners Corporation Department Head roles to her current role of Owners Corporation Operations Manager. Carla provides support and mentorship to our Team Leaders and works with the executive team to drive business improvements.
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Gregor EvansManaging DirectorGregor started with The Knight in 2005, initially gaining experience in the industry in Administrative and Support roles and working his way up to hold the positions of Owners Corporation Manger and Business Development Manager. In July 2018, after years of planning and preparing the business for future growth, Gregor was promoted to the role of Managing Director. Today, Gregor provides support and guidance to the wider business, continuously striving to improve the reputation and standing of not only The Knight, but the Strata Management industry as a whole.
Gregor was appointed President of the Strata Community Association Victoria in 2021, a position he held for 2 years.
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Scott McCannGeneral Manager
Scott has been working at The Knight since January 2012 and has steadily progressed through a variety of roles to his current role of General Manager.
His customer support experience, extensive industry knowledge and natural leadership skills position him well to support the team in their daily tasks and continuously improve internal operations.
In 2023, Scott was a finalist in the inaugural ‘Leadership Award’ category at the Strata Community Association (VIC) Awards for Excellence.
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Carla PizzornoOwners Corporation Operations ManagerCarla has an extensive background in both the legal and strata world. Having worked as solicitor for 8 years in the areas of commercial law, property law and litigation she entered the Owners Corporation industry in 2013 after completing her Master of Business Administration.
Carla brings her experience from outside the industry combined with her extensive experience working in Owners Corporation Management and Owners Corporation Department Head roles to her current role of Owners Corporation Operations Manager. Carla provides support and mentorship to our Team Leaders and works with the executive team to drive business improvements.
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Senior Roles.
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Taylor WhitefootPeople & Culture ManagerView Profile >
Taylor joined The Knight in the role of Owners Corporation Manager’s Assistant in 2017 and rapidly progressed to the role of Owners Corporation Manager, providing her organisational and problem-solving prowess to all her clients. Prior to joining us she had spent over 6 years honing her customer service and management skills in the retail and beauty industries. After a 5-year tenure with The Knight, Taylor was promoted to the role of People & Culture Manager where she uses her natural people skills to support our strong internal culture.
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Melody DardovskiOCM Team LeaderView Profile >
Melody Dardovski has been working successfully in the Owners Corporation industry for 11 years. Melody has worked for leading Australian OC companies as an Owners Corporation Manager and Team Leader. Her area of expertise is in the management of larger scale Owners Corporations. Melody has completed studies in Marketing and Business Management and is currently undertaking her MBA in this field.
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Tom HoodOCM Team LeaderView Profile >
Tom joined The Knight in 2017, bringing with him over a decade of experience in the industry, including in Senior Owners Corporation Manager roles. Prior to starting with The Knight, Tom had spent time as an appointed administrator and managed large and complex Owners Corporations, experience which has positioned him as a trusted and respected member of the team and resulted in his 2019 promotion to the role of Owners Corporation Manager Team Leader. In 2020 Tom was awarded Senior Owners Corporation Manager of the year in the SCA Vic Awards for Excellence.
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Anand BalaOCM Team LeaderView Profile >
Anand joined The Knight in October 2018 as an experienced Owners Corporation Manager with strong financial management skills and the ability to solve even the most complex of problems. Prior to entering the strata industry Anand had studied Mechanical Engineering, with a Masters in Facilities Management and 10 years’ experience in the field. In 2022, Anand was promoted to the role of Team Leader allowing him to provide mentoring and share his extensive expertise with the broader Owners Corporation Management team.
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Kate TrickeyOCM Team LeaderView Profile >
Kate is our newest OCM Team Leader, bringing to The Knight over 6 years of Owners Corporation Management and Real Estate experience. This includes the management of commercial and high-rise OCs over 300 lots. Kate’s top skills include forming strong relationships, meticulous attention to detail and her time-management & prioritisation. Before joining the strata industry, Kate studied nursing, and her passions outside of work include musical theatre, debating and calisthenics.
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Melissa De Silva JayasekeraDeveloper Relationship ManagerView Profile >
Melissa joined The Knight in 2007 as an office trainee and over her tenure has provided endless support to her colleagues, become the go-to expert on a variety of topics and – after years of helping to grow the business with her infectious enthusiasm and attention to detail – was integral in the formation of the New Client Support Team.
Today, using her extensive expertise in all elements of establishing OCs, she works closely with the Managing Director, The Knight’s developer clients and the New Client Support Team to ensure a smooth set up and handover process.
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Mariah WhitefootNew Client Support Team LeaderView Profile >
Mariah has been with The Knight since 2009, working her way through various integral roles within the organisation including as an Owners Corporation Manager’s Assistant where she gained much of her extensive industry knowledge.
In 2022 she stepped into the role of New Client Support Team Leader and is responsible for ensuring the on-boarding process for new clients is problem free, and the team is operating at maximum efficiency.
Mariah is methodical and calm, with an approachable demeanour and witty sense of humour which helps her clients feel valued and her team feel supported.
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Ella SheldonMarketing & Communications ManagerView Profile >
Ella is our Marketing & Communications Manager, joining The Knight in 2019 to oversee our online presence, newsletters, educational content and events. Ella is passionate about sustainability and social responsibility, spearheading our Australian Knight campaign each year, and also managing our community and sustainability grants. Internally, she has volunteered on our Sustainability and Wellbeing Committees, and in 2023, Ella won the Australasian Support Team Member Award, for her focus on developing educational content & events for our clients and the broader strata sector.
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Taylor WhitefootPeople & Culture Manager
Taylor joined The Knight in the role of Owners Corporation Manager’s Assistant in 2017 and rapidly progressed to the role of Owners Corporation Manager, providing her organisational and problem-solving prowess to all her clients. Prior to joining us she had spent over 6 years honing her customer service and management skills in the retail and beauty industries. After a 5-year tenure with The Knight, Taylor was promoted to the role of People & Culture Manager where she uses her natural people skills to support our strong internal culture.
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Melody DardovskiOCM Team Leader
Melody Dardovski has been working successfully in the Owners Corporation industry for 11 years. Melody has worked for leading Australian OC companies as an Owners Corporation Manager and Team Leader. Her area of expertise is in the management of larger scale Owners Corporations. Melody has completed studies in Marketing and Business Management and is currently undertaking her MBA in this field.
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Tom HoodOCM Team Leader
Tom joined The Knight in 2017, bringing with him over a decade of experience in the industry, including in Senior Owners Corporation Manager roles. Prior to starting with The Knight, Tom had spent time as an appointed administrator and managed large and complex Owners Corporations, experience which has positioned him as a trusted and respected member of the team and resulted in his 2019 promotion to the role of Owners Corporation Manager Team Leader. In 2020 Tom was awarded Senior Owners Corporation Manager of the year in the SCA Vic Awards for Excellence.
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Anand BalaOCM Team Leader
Anand joined The Knight in October 2018 as an experienced Owners Corporation Manager with strong financial management skills and the ability to solve even the most complex of problems. Prior to entering the strata industry Anand had studied Mechanical Engineering, with a Masters in Facilities Management and 10 years’ experience in the field. In 2022, Anand was promoted to the role of Team Leader allowing him to provide mentoring and share his extensive expertise with the broader Owners Corporation Management team.
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Kate TrickeyOCM Team Leader
Kate is our newest OCM Team Leader, bringing to The Knight over 6 years of Owners Corporation Management and Real Estate experience. This includes the management of commercial and high-rise OCs over 300 lots. Kate’s top skills include forming strong relationships, meticulous attention to detail and her time-management & prioritisation. Before joining the strata industry, Kate studied nursing, and her passions outside of work include musical theatre, debating and calisthenics.
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Melissa De Silva JayasekeraDeveloper Relationship Manager
Melissa joined The Knight in 2007 as an office trainee and over her tenure has provided endless support to her colleagues, become the go-to expert on a variety of topics and – after years of helping to grow the business with her infectious enthusiasm and attention to detail – was integral in the formation of the New Client Support Team.
Today, using her extensive expertise in all elements of establishing OCs, she works closely with the Managing Director, The Knight’s developer clients and the New Client Support Team to ensure a smooth set up and handover process.
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Mariah WhitefootNew Client Support Team Leader
Mariah has been with The Knight since 2009, working her way through various integral roles within the organisation including as an Owners Corporation Manager’s Assistant where she gained much of her extensive industry knowledge.
In 2022 she stepped into the role of New Client Support Team Leader and is responsible for ensuring the on-boarding process for new clients is problem free, and the team is operating at maximum efficiency.
Mariah is methodical and calm, with an approachable demeanour and witty sense of humour which helps her clients feel valued and her team feel supported.
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Ella SheldonMarketing & Communications Manager
Ella is our Marketing & Communications Manager, joining The Knight in 2019 to oversee our online presence, newsletters, educational content and events. Ella is passionate about sustainability and social responsibility, spearheading our Australian Knight campaign each year, and also managing our community and sustainability grants. Internally, she has volunteered on our Sustainability and Wellbeing Committees, and in 2023, Ella won the Australasian Support Team Member Award, for her focus on developing educational content & events for our clients and the broader strata sector.
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