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BALNCE, a wave pool development and operations company

With expertise in planning, design and management of unique experiential spaces, our aim is to bring like-minded communities together around the waves they’ve always imagined.

BALNCE has three subsidiaries: Investments, Development and Operations with specialists in each vertical to deliver investment management, site construction and ongoing operation services. Our highly experienced team across investment, real estate, hospitality and surfing, with our best-in-class partners across design, technology, food + beverage and construction has been assembled to realise Wisemans Surf Lodge: a venue where the waves, and everything beyond, is created for memorable experiences.

Experience Specialists

Stephanie
Gilmore

Stephanie Gilmore

7-time world champion, lover of fender guitars and meeting life’s most colourful characters.

Joel
Parkinson

Joel Parkinson

2012 world champion, 17-year tour veteran, happily retired, probably fishing.

Bede
Durbidge

Bede Durbidge

2008 runner-up world champion, Olympic coach, raising the next gen.

Josh
Kerr

Josh Kerr

Former top-10 WSL athlete, renowned aerial specialist turned entrepreneur.

Jack
Freestone

Jack Freestone

Two-time world jnr champ, current WSL athlete and BBJ purple belt.

Alana
Blanchard

Alana Blanchard

Former WSL athlete, model and super mum to Banks and Bump.

Board of Directors

John
Du Vernet

John Du Vernet

Founding Partner, Executive Director

A high-energy entrepreneur, JD has forged a reputation for creating and transforming businesses in the digital, marketing and share economy sectors.

Sean
Ronan

Sean Ronan

Founding Partner, Executive Director

Sean’s experience building companies in software, medical and beverage industries (notably Balter Beer) provides unique leadership across strategy, governance and capital raising.

Jaron
Mitchell

Jaron Mitchell

Founding Partner, Non-executive Director

Co-founder of 4 Pines Brewing Co, Jaron combines a background in finance and superannuation with creating community-minded, impactful businesses.

John
Richmond

John Richmond

Non-executive Director, Partner

John has over 20 years’ experience in the finance and property industry spanning investment management, transactions, investment banking and development.

Zoe
Solomon

Zoe Solomon

Independent Director

A corporate lawyer, Zoe has overseen M&A, safety, risk and compliance at the CUB group of companies and brings experience across both commercial and financial markets.

Andy
Brinsley

Andy Brinsley

Independent Director

Andy shaped the action sports industry in Queenstown, NZ, creating and operating businesses across bungee, skiing resorts, hospitality and accommodation.

Executive Team

Mark
Berry

Mark Berry

Partner, Investment and Fund

Over 20 years experience in property development and investment in accommodation and tourism sectors, including establishment and operation of Managed Investment Schemes.

Lucas
Townsend

Lucas Townsend

Partner, Investment and Experience

Diverse communication expertise across brand building, customer experience, editorial, digital, commercial partnerships and investor relations with RG146 qualifications.

Clover
Chambers

Clover Chambers

Investment and Fund

During 15 years in corporate finance, Clover has structured several funds and served as VP of Investment Banking for J.P. Morgan, NY before becoming Investor Relations Officer for a $200m public Australian surf company.

Will
Messiter

Will Messiter

Partner, Development

With an innate understanding of the development planning process, real estate construction and project management, Will has led some of Sydney’s most recognisable projects for Stockland and Mirvac.

Ben
McCarthy

Ben McCarthy

Partner, Development

As the Ex-development director of URBNSURF Melbourne, Ben holds the rare accolade of being Australia’s only development lead to successfully deliver the country’s first commercial wave pool.

Adam
Byrnes

Adam Byrnes

Planning

A leading and highly experienced planner with expertise across urban projects, development strategy, development management, strategy and business development with a track-record of delivering on complex ideas.

Greg
Fernandez

Greg Fernandez

Partner, Business Dev.

As the Global Director of Surf for Octagon and a veteran of action sports based in the US, Greg’s built a formidable reputation creating partnerships which realise real commercial success.

Jamie
Krups

Jamie Krups

Marketing

From directing surf films, travelling as a pro surfer, to establishing a surf hardware business, Jamie brings a contemporary connection to design, marketing and content.

Quay
Fund Services

Quay Fund Serices

Responsible Entity - Quay Fund Services

Quay has been established as an independent provider of responsible entity and trustee services to fund managers. Quay’s principals have extensive experience in operating registered managed investment schemes.

Erilyan

Erilyan

Construction

With an extensive history of high-end and successful builds and a direct management of projects totaling $950 million, Erilyan has a proven track record in successful project delivery and complex design objectives.

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This is Darug country. We acknowledge the Darug people, the traditional Custodians of this land and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
WF Investment Manager Pty Limited (ACN 645 165 895) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (no. 001288999) of Quay Funds Services Limited (ABN: 84 616 465 671; AFSL 494886) Responsible Entity. See full disclaimer.