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Akash Ahluwalia
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
BCom, Dip (IT), Dip (MIS)Akash is Director and Founder at CapitalxWise and heads the corporate strategy and planning of the firm’s fund management business. He has led a distinguished career spanning over 22 years of experience across real estate development, entrepreneurial businesses, and investment.
Property development has been a cornerstone of Akash’s success, having managed over $1 billion in land estate development projects. He is experienced across the entire property development lifecycle from origination, negotiation, financial modelling, debt and equity financing, to planning, development & construction, and property sales.
Prior to his career in property development, Akash founded Security International Services in 2002, securing high-profile partnerships with state and private enterprise and establishing a formidable reputation doing business in Australia and internationally in India and UAE.
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AJ Batra
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
BEnv (Property), Cert (AgtRep)AJ Batra is Director and Founder of CapitalxWise, leading the deal origination and acquisition capability within the company.
Winner of the Australian Property Institute prize, AJ Batra combines a revered, educated, and experienced history with a deep passion for finance and design, to bring a sophisticated and innovative approach to property investment.
To implement this vision, AJ brings a collaborative approach to the active management of each project, partnering with practitioners who are leaders in their respective fields, from Urban Design, Engineering, and beyond. He encompasses a meticulous eye for detail, one that has helped him resolve the most challenging projects over his time in the industry.
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Raj Chib
HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION
BCom, Dip (IT), GradCert (MigrLaw)Raj is Head of Distribution at CapitalxWise and is responsible for maintaining and growing a deep network of sophisticated investors and family offices with substantial investment interests in real estate and experience in land subdivision development projects. He oversees capital raising, placement, and investor relations across the CapitalxWise fund portfolio and contributes key market inputs in the formation of new managed fund offerings.
Raj is an experienced senior executive and founder across a range of industry sectors within a global context, including real estate, FMCG, import & exports, information technology, and healthcare. He manages a substantial family office retail property portfolio, and currently serves as a director at Shiiv Imports, Inline Systems, and Shiv Realty.
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Jason F. Yong
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
BASc (Eng), MBA (Fin), CAIA, CFAJason is Chief Investment Officer at CapitalxWise and is accountable for forming the investment strategy, execution & structuring, and portfolio management in the firm. He plays a key role in the growth of the fund investment platform, leveraging over 15 years of combined experience across funds management, property development, and financial services consulting.
Having been involved across origination, capital raising, investment execution, risk management, and governance functions, Jason has a deep understanding of the commercial real estate and capital landscape both from wholesale and institutional investment perspectives. Prior to CapitalxWise, Jason held senior roles at MAI Capital and several Australia leading property developers following a successful career in risk advisory and technology consulting.
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Annelies Gonzaga
MARKETING & RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER
BCom, BTourAnnelies is Marketing & Relationships Manager at CapitalxWise and has over 13 years of marketing experience, specialising in property across various asset classes for the past 9 years. She is experienced in leading and delivering projects, generating leads, creating brand campaigns, and working with national and international brand ambassadors. Her projects have consistently delivered multi-million-dollar outcomes, cementing her reputation as a results-driven marketing professional.
Annelies has extensive experience in built form and off-the-plan projects and has worked on some of Victoria’s most renowned masterplanned communities and mixed-use projects.
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Kitty Liang
ASSOCIATE
BBusKitty brings a global perspective to the property sector, backed by four years of experience in real estate and venture capital.
With a Bachelor of Business from New York University, Kitty has successfully collaborated with stakeholders across major markets, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Shenzhen. Her international expertise and strategic approach to property investments position her as a trusted partner in navigating complex opportunities.
Currently advancing her experience with a Master of Property at the University of Melbourne, Kitty is committed to driving value through thoughtful design and sustainable practices - ensuring investments align with both profitability and long-term impact.