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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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.

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.

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).

Phillip Hains
Independent, Non-Executive Director

Phillip Hains, Independent, Non-Executive Director

Phillip joined FDV as Independent, Non-Executive Director on 31 October 2025.

Philip is an Australian resident, independent Non‑Executive Director with more than 30 years’ experience in ASX and NASDAQ‑listed environments, focused on technology, emerging and growth companies. He brings deep capital management, financial audit and accounting, governance, compliance and remuneration expertise, alongside his role as founder of a specialist advisory firm to listed and emerging companies.

Phillip holds a Master of Business Administration from RMIT University and a Public Practice Certificate from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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).

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.

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.

FDV LATAM TEAM

Ricardo Frechou
CEO LATAM

Ricardo Frechou, CEO LATAM

Ricardo Frechou is the current CEO of 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 LATAM

Guillermo Tavidian, CTO 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.

Juan Francisco Irrazabal
CFO LATAM

Juan Francisco Irrazabal, CFO LATAM

As Chief Financial Officer of Latam, Juan leads the group’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation across all markets and business units.

Previously, he served as Chief Revenue Officer of Latam, where he drove revenue growth and monetization by developing scalable and profitable products across the group’s companies and brands.

Before taking on regional responsibilities at the corporate level, Juan held several key leadership positions at InfoCasas—including General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer—where he played a central role in strengthening operations, defining financial strategy, and accelerating business expansion.

Prior to joining InfoCasas in 2018, Juan built a strong foundation in finance and auditing, spending five years as an auditor at EY and three years managing operations in a family-run legal, accounting, and notary firm.

Juan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Universidad de Montevideo, where he also completed graduate-level coursework in Accounting & Tax.

FDV MOROCCO TEAM

Zakaria Ghassouli
GM Morocco

Zakaria Ghassouli, GM Morocco

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

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