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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Licciardo
Independent, non-executive Director and Company Secretary

Mark Licciardo, Independent, Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary

Mark joined FDV as Director and Company Secretary in 2016.

Mark has extensive experience working with Boards of ASX listed companies in the areas of corporate governance, accounting and finance and company secretarial practice. His expertise is in developing and guiding effective governance and he is considered a leader in this sector. His 40-year corporate career has encompassed executive roles in banking and finance, funds management, investment and infrastructure development. Mark was the Managing Director and founder of Mertons Corporate Services which was acquired by Acclime in 2022 and is currently Partner and Managing Director of Acclime’s Listed Services division and a Non-executive Director of various public and private companies.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) from Victoria University and a Graduate Diploma in Company Secretarial Practice.

Patrick Grove
Non-Independent, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

Patrick Grove, Non-Independent, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

Patrick joined FDV as a Director on 10 April 2025, became Chairman on 3 June 2025, and Executive Chairman on 25 September 2025. He is a Co-Founder of FDV and the Chairman and CEO of Catcha Group.

Since founding Catcha Group in 1999, Patrick has built an extensive track record of founding, building, acquiring, listing and growing both private and public Southeast Asian digital businesses. Today, he is widely recognized as one of the leading entrepreneurs in the region, having founded and taken 6 digital businesses from their early stages to initial public offering in Australia and Southeast Asia, including the iProperty Group – which was acquired by REA Group in 2016 in one of the largest ever acquisitions of a Southeast Asian internet company at the time; iCar Asia, an operator of leading automobile marketplaces which merged with Carsome to create Malaysia’s first unicorn; and Frontier Digital Ventures, an owner and operator of leading online marketplaces in frontier markets. In Feb 2021 Catcha raised US$300m for a NYSE listed SPAC looking for opportunities in emerging markets. In Aug 2023 the SPAC announced a merger agreement with Crown LNG. Patrick is passionate about leveraging Catcha’s entrepreneurial and capital markets expertise to help great tech entrepreneurs scale and take their companies to the public markets. He has been independently and widely recognised by a number of international awards, including: Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum; New Asian Leader by the World Economic Forum; Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore; Asia’s Best Young Entrepreneur by Bloomberg Business; and the University of Sydney’s 2021 Alumni Award for International Achievement.

Patrick holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Lucas Robert Elliott
Non-Independent, Executive Director & Co-Founder

Lucas Robert Elliott , Non-Independent, Executive Director & Co-Founder

Luke joined FDV as a Director on 10 April 2025 and became Executive Director on 25 September 2025. He is a Co-Founder of FDV and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Catcha Group, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic investment groups.

Luke has over 25 years of experience developing fast-moving online business models, monetising online assets and executing corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and public listings.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Nikki Warburton
Independent, Non-Executive Director

Nikki Warburton, Independent, Non-Executive Director

Nikki joined FDV as Independent Non-Executive Director on 4th August 2025.

Nikki is currently a Non-Executive Director of MA Financial Group, Cloudwerx Pty Ltd, Expert Media Pty Ltd and the GWS Giants (Australian Football League). She is also a Strategic Advisor at Automotive Superstore. Prior to her Board roles she served as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Audi Australia and prior as Group Director Product, Sales and Marketing at AUSTAR.

Nikki brings extensive experience in brand, consumer, marketing and digital transformation across a diverse range of Industries including automotive, sport, marketing and communications to the media industry. She has a strong track record of delivering tangible business results from business strategy to change management and has consistently delivered effective communication and growth strategies across highly competitive markets.

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting with a sub major in Marketing and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Joe Dische
Independent, Non-Executive Director

Joe Dische, Independent, Non-Executive Director

Joe joined FDV as a Director on 1 September 2025. He is Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.

Joe has been Chief Financial Officer at PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s largest property technology company since 2018. He has a responsibility for Finance, Strategy and Corporate functions across 4 markets in SE Asia. He has developed the Company’s governance framework and led successful fundraising and M&A activity. In March 2022 PropertyGuru Group successfully listed on the NYSE and was taken private in December 2024.

He has over two decades of global financial experience across listed and private companies in the online, media and telecommunication industries.

From 2014 Joe was the Chief Financial Officer at ASX-listed iCar Asia Limited who operate online automotive portals in SE Asia. He spent 6 years at Vodafone Hutchison Australia and began his career at KPMG in London.

Joe is a qualified accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Shaun Di Gregorio
CEO & Founder

Shaun Di Gregorio, CEO & Founder

Recognised as a global leader in the online marketplaces, Shaun is the CEO and Founder of ASX listed ‘Frontier Digital Ventures’ (ASX:FDV) a company focused on investing in online marketplaces in emerging markets across the globe. FDV currently has 14 investments in online marketplaces with a focus on the property segment, and a market cap approaching $200 million.

Prior to launching FDV, Shaun was the CEO of ASX listed company, ‘iProperty Group’ (ASX: IPP),operator of Asia’s #1 network of property portals. During his five year tenure (2014-2009), Shaun spearheaded the transformation of iProperty Group from a small online business with a market capitalization of US$15 million into the largest listed Internet company in ASEAN with a market capitalisation of US$600 million. Under Shaun’s leadership, iProperty Group achieved revenue growth of 500 per cent, grew a customer base exceeding 25,000 agents, achieved profitability, became cash flow positive, with the share price increasing by 4000 per cent giving shareholders a 15 times return on investment on the original AU$0.25 price per share. iProperty Group was also added to the ASX300, a list of 300 largest public companies on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Prior to this, Shaun spent eight years as General Manager at Australia-based REA Group, a global leader and publisher of as many as 20 real estate websites in 12 countries. As General Manager of the core Australian business and global leader ‘realestate.com.au’, Shaun grew the business alongside a team of eight people with revenue of AU$5million into a company with more than 300 staff and revenues exceeding AU$150 million. Shaun was also appointed General Manager, International Operations, overseeing five businesses and 16 brands that REA had previously acquired. Shaun currently sits on the Board of Directors of 15 online marketplace businesses across Asia, LATAM and Africa, has previously been a non-Executive Director of iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ), Asia’s leading operator of online automotive portals, and an advisor to online marketplace businesses around the world. Shaun holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Graduate School of Management

THE TEAM

Shiao Chan
Chief Financial Officer

Shiao Chan, Chief Financial Officer

Shiao rejoined FDV as CFO in August 2025, having held the same role from July 2016 to March 2020 previously.

Prior to rejoining FDV in 2025, Shiao was South East Asia CFO of EMPG (now known as Dubizzle Group) up to August 2023. She was the CFO of iProperty Group before joining FDV in 2016, including the period through its acquisition by REA Group Ltd in 2015. She held senior Finance positions in London before returning to Malaysia in 2013 after 20 years of living in the UK. Her last role in London was as Finance Director of Redgrave Partners and Argyll Scott, a recruitment group based in London with operations in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Shiao holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Exeter and was a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Jane Lee
Finance Manager (Group)

Jane Lee, Finance Manager (Group)

Jane joined FDV in October 2020. She is responsible for the group consolidation, actively coordinating with Country Finance Managers for reporting throughout the Group.

Prior to FDV, Jane was a senior team lead in APRIL Business Division of Averis Sdn. Bhd., managing group statutory consolidation for 7 years. Her contribution to the division, by designing consolidation process and enhancing smooth internal process and protocol, has significantly improved group work process sustainability in long term.

Jane has substantial experience in audit, where she spends 5 years in Audit & Assurance for Ernst & Young LLP and RSM Robert Teo, Kuan & Co. Her portfolio comprised clients of diverse industries, including investment holding, construction, consultancy, education, food and beverage and utilities.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from University Tunku Abdul Rahman and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Houyi Sow (Howie)
Operations Manager

Houyi Sow (Howie), Operations Manager

Howie joined FDV in November 2020 and is responsible for identifying new opportunities to strengthen and expand FDV’s position in current and new markets via merger & acquisition (M&A).

Prior to joining FDV, Howie was an investment professional in COPE Private Equity (a Malaysia based private equity firm with AUM of USD150 million), managing end-to-end deal execution ranging from deal origination, evaluation, and portfolio monitoring in industries relating but not limited to Technology (e-commerce, logistics, IoT) and Consumer Retail.

Prior to COPE, Howie spent time in various roles in Corporate Finance at Business Analytics at technology and financial advisory entities.

Howie holds a BSc in Accounting of Finance from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kelly Thiang
Office Manager

Kelly Thiang, Office Manager

Kelly joined FDV as Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO in 2017. Kelly provides managerial and operational support to the office and oversees the day-to-day administrative functions of FDV, operations and serves as a liaison with the company’s office services, human resources and information systems.

Prior to joining FDV, Kelly spent 8 years in Superconcepts (Malaysia), a subsidiary of AMP Group, managing business support team, bookkeeping & human resources function.

Kelly holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree from University of East London.

Lee Soo Jean
Senior Group Accountant

Lee Soo Jean, Senior Group Accountant

Soo Jean joined FDV in September 2022. She is responsible for the financial reporting of Latam and Mena region, group consolidation process, group treasury activities and assist in finance process improvement projects.

Prior to joining FDV, Soo Jean was previously at Ernst and Young PLT and had five and a half years of auditing experience mainly in the technology, leisure, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industry.

Soo Jean holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting and finance from University of Melbourne and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).

Lee Kum Hoong
Group Accountant

Lee Kum Hoong, Group Accountant

Kum Hoong joined FDV in May 2024. He is responsible for month-end accounting, cash and financial reporting, and compliance activities for Group entities. This includes reviewing sub-group entity accounts, supporting consolidation activities, and ensuring an efficient financial close for their designated countries.

Prior to joining FDV, Kum Hoong served as a senior auditor at Wong Yow Seng & Co. During his four years there, he honed his skills in auditing while managing a diverse portfolio of clients spanning various industries, including plantation, investment holding, retail, and manufacturing. In this capacity, he demonstrated his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Kum Hoong holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting from University Tunku Abdul Rahman.

FDV LATAM TEAM (360LATAM)

Ricardo Frechou
CEO of 360 Latam

Ricardo Frechou, CEO of 360 Latam

Ricardo Frechou is the current CEO of 360 Latam, overseeing the operations of FDV companies in Latin America, formed by InfoCasas, Encuentra24, Fincaraíz and Yapo.

Ricardo co-founded InfoCasas at the end of 2010. The company began as a specialized Real Estate magazine, and later landed on the internet as an online classified’s platform. The project achieved rapid acceptance in Uruguay and was later expanded to neighboring countries such as Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru.

In 2017 InfoCasas launched its application and began to develop transactions in the primary market, achieving a dominant position in this segment. In 2023, the company remains at the forefront of the real estate IT industry, expanding its lines of business.

Before founding InfoCasas, Ricardo worked in private banking for 5 years and in a family Real Estate Broker in his hometown of Montevideo, Uruguay for 7 years.

Ricardo holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the ORT University of Uruguay

Guillermo Tavidian
CTO OF 360 LATAM

Guillermo Tavidian, CTO OF 360 LATAM

Guillermo started his career in 2011 as CTO of InfoCasas building from the ground up the leading property portal in Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru.

After 10 years working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment, he has developed a growth hacking mindset allowing him to build high tech products that not only people love to use, but also make big impact on revenue and profitability.

In October 2022 he stepped up as Chief Technology Officer for the FDV LATAM group including InfoCasas, Encuentra24, Yapo and Fincaraiz. Alongside with a world-class team he is now leading the architecture and development of the biggest prop tech company in LATAM.

Guillermo holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of the Republic of Uruguay.

Agustina Galeazzi
Chief Financial Officer of 360Latam

Agustina Galeazzi, Chief Financial Officer of 360Latam

Agustina joined 360Latam in January 2024, bringing extensive experience in international taxation and accounting, having worked and resided in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.

Prior to joining 360Latam, she was Partner & CEO of Grant Thornton Paraguay, starting the practice in 2019 and growing from 2 people and 2 clients to 50 people and more than 150 clients. She was formerly a Director at Grant Thornton and Guyer & Regules in Uruguay, where she worked for more than 15 years in the accounting & labour and tax departments. Agustina has extensive experience in management, HHRR, tax, outsourcing, transfer pricing and international taxation, specializing in tax structuring and intercompany strategies.

Agustina is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds two Postgraduate degrees in taxation. In addition, she is a member of Institute of Financial Accountants. She has been professor of accounting at the UDELAR University in Uruguay, professor of transfer pricing at FOTRIEM Paraguay and an invited professor at ORT University in special tax regimes.

Juan Francisco Irrazabal
Chief Revenue Officer

Juan Francisco Irrazabal, Chief Revenue Officer

As Chief Revenue Officer of 360Latam, Juan drives revenue growth and monetization, with a focus on building profitable products across all markets, companies, and brands.

Prior to this role, he led the rollout of Centrify at 360Latam, a business unit focused on tech solutions for the property and construction sectors, which was initially launched at InfoCasas during his tenure as General Manager. At InfoCasas, Juan held several key leadership roles, besides General Manager, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, playing a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and business expansion.

Before joining InfoCasas in July 2018, Juan gained extensive experience in finance and auditing, spending five years as an auditor at EY and three years as an administrator in a family-run legal, accounting, and notary firm.

Juan holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) degree from Universidad de Montevideo and has completed coursework in Accounting & Tax as part of a master’s program at the same institution.

Silvia Halegua
Head of Iris

Silvia Halegua, Head of Iris

Silvia joined InfoCasas in 2019, 360Latam’s property portal in Uruguay, Paraguay and Peru, as a team leader in property transactions unit.

In 2022 she was appointed Regional Manager of the Iris platform and is now Head of Iris across 360Latam’s markets. Silvia is a results-orientated leader and innovator, leading the implementation of Iris across 360Latam’s markets, in line with the business’ strategy to revolutionise property transactions in Latin America.

Silvia holds a Marketing degree from Senpai Academy and a HR Technician degree from Facultad de Psicología of the Universidad de la República, Uruguay.

FDV MENA TEAM

Ons Mrabet
GM of Tayara Group

Ons Mrabet, GM of Tayara Group

Ons joined Tayara Group in December 2021.

Prior to FDV and Tayara Group, Ons has spent the last 3 years running his own e-commerce platform aimed at becoming the first online cosmetic shop in Morocco. Prior to that, Ons has spent almost 18 years in Business development in different management roles between Dubai, Tunis and Casablanca to cover MEA region. His role was mainly to develop business for various companies by opening new territories, hiring people and ensure sales growth. Between 2006 and 2008, he succeessed to secure 400% growth to encure profitability of his company established in Dubai Internet City.

Ons holds a Bachelor in Information Technology.

Zakaria Ghassouli
GM of Avito.ma/Moteur.ma

Zakaria Ghassouli, GM of Avito.ma/Moteur.ma

Zakaria Ghassouli is a founding team member of Avito.ma, the leading marketplace in Morocco that he co-launched in 2012 serving in different roles and where he played a key role in the merger that consolidated the Moroccan classified market between Avito (Avito Group) & Bikhir (Schibsted/Adevinta) back in 2014.

Zakaria took over as a GM of Avito in July 2017 where he led the verticalization and mobile shift strategies in the first years along the transformation toward transactions in the most recent years.

Prior to joining Avito, Zakaria founded and managed a Moroccan leading student online document sharing platform between 2007 and 2010 and acted as a consultant & digital project manager for various clients.

Zakaria holds a Master degree from the Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, and was a Postgraduate Researcher at the Ted Rogers School of Management / Ryerson University, Canada leading a project focusing on Ontology and Semantic Web.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Licciardo Independent, non-executive Director and Company Secretary

Mark Licciardo, Independent, Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary

Patrick Grove Non-Independent, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder