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Welcome to Carbon Osborne Park
Our Osborne Park Services
About our branch
Carbon Osborne Park is a team of accountants, bookkeepers and financial people who will help you throughout your business journey.
Our team of tax accountants are ready to work with you as your business grows. Whether you need help with your tax return, tax compliance, business plan and structure, advisory, or Self-Managed Super Fund, we’re here for you.
Our bookkeepers are ready to take control of your bookkeeping needs, and love showing clients how to transition their business to the digital world of bookkeeping and accounting software.
Along the way, you’ll need access to funds and our finance brokers have access to a panel of lenders, meaning they can deliver a tailored finance solution that suits your business and personal needs.
When your business and personal needs are in Carbon’s hands, you’ll rest easy knowing we have your back.
Our proud history
Carbon was launched in 2014 by Jamie Davison and Nathan Hood, who together shared a vision on how they could help business owners achieve their goals. Find out more about Carbon’s history.
In 2019, our Osborne Park team expanded when we partnered with Rise Business Solutions. Accounting Partner Dom Papaluca and Carbon co-founder Nathan Hood had a long history, having worked together at Nathan’s firm, Sterling Accountants, before he launched Carbon.
In 2020, we moved slightly down the road, but maintained our grassroots in Osborne Park. Our new head office is packed with everything you’d expect from a Carbon office: Busy accountants, bookkeepers and financial people, and of course, table tennis and a pool table!
Proudly supporting our Local Community
Carbon Osborne Park love to get behind a great cause.
Each month we host our monthly charity poker nights where we raise money for a different charity each month. Once a year we go all in and hold our annual Big Charity Poker which always draws a full house in the spirit of helping a charity.
We also love to get behind important causes and fundraising ventures, a few that we’ve been involved in are Swim Thru Perth, Up All Night for Ronald McDonald House Charities WA, International Women’s Day, Movember…plus many more.
Our Insights
How can we help you?
A local team dedicated to your business.
Nathan Hood
CO-FOUNDER
Nathan bought into Sterling Accountants in 2006 and then co-founded Carbon with Jamie in 2014. Nathan was the foundation to our accounting team in Perth, and leads our accountants in Osborne Park. He finds it extremely rewarding to work with business owners to improve their profitability and watch their companies grow.
Michelle Maynard
PARTNER
Michelle became a Carbonite in late 2017 as an accounting and bookkeeping partner.
Clinton Gibson
PARTNER
Clinton is one our our accountants in Perth. He is a CA with a B.Com from Curtin University who joined Sterling in 2006 and now meets taxation and business development challenges head-on.
Dominic Papaluca
PARTNER
Dom Papaluca is a CPA who started his accounting career with some big corporates, before launching his own accounting firm in Perth; Rise Business Solutions. Dom merged Rise with Carbon in 2019, after having previously worked with our co-founder Nathan Hood at Sterling Accountants.
Matthew Vaughan-Davies
PARTNER
With 11 years' experience in the industry and his whole family having a medical background, Matthew is no stranger to working with medical professionals. Matthew’s goal is help his clients by removing the burden of managing their financials, allowing them more time and energy to focus on their patients.
James McNaught
CA
ASSOCIATE
Accounting & Tax
James McNaught
ASSOCIATE
James joined Carbon in 2020, bringing an extensive nine years of experience from PwC to the table. His favourite part of his day is helping his clients understand tax and joining the gaps in their knowledge to empower them. His perfect weekend includes dinner out with his wife and a glass (or bottle) of wine. James has travelled to many places, but still believes Perth is the best place to be. He is a jazz fan, and even plays the saxophone!
Jamie Battigelli
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CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Jamie Battigelli
CLIENT MANAGER
Jamie became a Carbonite in 2015 after majoring in Accounting and Economics in a Bachelor of Business at ECU. When he's not crunching numbers and looking after clients, you can find him coaching his footy team and keeping them in line. As one of our top table tennis players, we don't recommend challenging Jamie to a game unless you have the skills to back it up.
Heiko Petschukat
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Heiko Petschukat
CLIENT MANAGER
Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Heiko joined Carbon in 2021 bringing more than eight years of experience to the table. His favourite part about working in accounting is getting to meet new people and helping them achieve their business goals. Outside of work, Heiko enjoys hiking, playing tennis and socialising with family and friends.
Eka Putra
CA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Eka Putra
CLIENT MANAGER
Eka is a CA and he brings over 13 years of Accounting experience and knowledge to the Carbon Osborne Park team. He enjoys assisting clients with different backgrounds and being hands-on to empower them. He enjoys watching movies and reading a large range of different books and Japanese comics! His perfect weekend includes brunch with his wife and 2 year old son. His favourite place in the world is Japan as he enjoys its culture and people.
Julius Yap
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Julius Yap
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Julius joined Carbon Accounting in 2019 following our merger with Rise Business Solutions. He'd been part of the Rise team since 2007 and as a CPA, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Aside from crunching numbers in the office, Julius enjoys cray fishing and spending time with his young family.
Lee Collins
CA
ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Lee Collins
ACCOUNTANT
Lee holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and has been with Carbon since we started. Lee walks quietly, but isn't afraid to whip businesses back into shape and get them running profitably once again. He's so a big fan of ice hockey, and loves following the international competitions.
Mila Fotchenkova
CPA
ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Mila Fotchenkova
ACCOUNTANT
Mila brings over 7 years of accounting experience and knowledge to the Carbon Osborne Park team. She enjoys working in the industry for diversity and the opportunity to meet new people. When she is away from the office, she enjoys cycling and kayaking with her family. Her favourite place that she has travelled to is Singapore, where she was mesmerised by the Gardens by the Bay which reminded her of the movie Avatar. Originally from Russia, Mila now calls Perth home.
Bridgett Hodgkin
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Bridgett Hodgkin
ACCOUNTANT
Bridgett joined Carbon in 2019, bringing a heap of tax and audit experience with her. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce (UWA) majoring in accounting and political science and international relations, Bridgett hit the ground running and hasn't slowed down. She's a self-confessed online shopping addict and is our go-to person for restaurant recommendations.
Andrew Palioudakis
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Andrew Palioudakis
ACCOUNTANT
Andrew has been with Carbon from the very beginning and has been crunching numbers ever since. When he’s not demonstrating his exceptional work ethic and eye for financial detail, he loves sport, gaming and travel. Andrew is one of the biggest table tennis enthusiasts at Carbon, and is always willing to step up and compete on our behalf.
Renae Brookes
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Renae Brookes
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Renae joined Carbon in 2018 as a personal assistant, performing a wide range of administrative and PA duties to our team of accountants in Perth. Renae has a Cert I, II & III in Business, and a Cert II in Business Administration. Outside of work, you'll find Renae down at the beach with friends or visiting family in her home town of Goomalling.
Carlee Raissis
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Carlee Raissis
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Carlee joined our accounting team in 2019, whipping the accountants into shape and ensuring our clients are looked after. Her 9+ years of experience in accounting admin made her perfect for the busy role. Carlee loves to travel anywhere sunny and warm, and is planning her next trip. The big question is will she go back to Croatia or explore Malta?
Lisa Young
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Lisa Young
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Lisa is originally from the UK but ended up in Australia 7 years ago after backpacking and now calls Perth home! Previously working as a PA back in the UK, once moving to Perth she worked at BDO and has since started with Carbon as the PA to Nathan Hood. She enjoys that every day is different and assisting clients and making others lives easier. On the weekends she enjoys hiking with her friends and her next goal is to complete the Bibblium track!
Jamie Davison
CO-FOUNDER
Jamie is a CPA with a swag of university degrees and broad experience across chartered and corporate accounting.
Marc Wiriadisastra
PARTNER
Marc joined Carbon in 2017 as the establishing partner of our business advisory division, bringing along with him an excess of 7 years’ experience servicing a portfolio of international, listed, government and private clients.
Jason Parish
PARTNER
Jason joined Carbon in 2020 as a partner within our advisory division. After successfully owning and managing Parish Business Services for many years, he made the decision to join our network to experience the benefits of a forward-thinking accounting firm with a passion for technology.
Dale Ettridge
CA
MANAGER - ENTERPRISE ADVISORY
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Dale Ettridge
MANAGER - ENTERPRISE ADVISORY
A Chartered Accountant with a background in Audit, Dale changed to enterprise advisory for a new challenge and explore a new way of helping business owners. One of Dale’s favourite parts about his work is the opportunity to get to know people, and he loves a good chat. Outside of work, Dale is learning German for one very interesting reason...so he can play German board games. Safe to say we’ve not heard that one before!
Lisa Cash
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CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Lisa Cash
CLIENT MANAGER
Lisa has a wealth of experience in accounts roles, entering the industry straight from school. Her clients thought it was hilarious when she got married and her surname became Cash; very appropriate for a bookkeeper! Lisa enjoys travelling, and spent three years touring round London and Europe in her 20s. Lisa has her Cert IV in Bookkeeping and is Xero certified.
Madelein Combrink
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CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Madelein Combrink
CLIENT MANAGER
Originally from South Africa, Madelein has a BA law degree and 10 years of work experience as a state prosecutor. She uprooted and moved to Australia in 2008 and now calls Perth her home. Madelein had a complete career change, and studied in Australia to gain her Cert IV Financial Services, later achieving her MYOB and Xero certification. Her hobbies include a glass (or two) of wine with friends, and speeding on her jet ski.
Steve Gullotti
CLIENT MANAGER
Steve joined the Carbon team in 2018 as our payroll manager. He has a wealth of financial management experience from working within a number of industries including financial services, real estate and property development. Outside of work, Steve plays a lot of ice hockey which has taken him across the country representing WA, making the U18 national squad when he was 17!
Ami O'Connell
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CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Ami O'Connell
CLIENT MANAGER
Ami has been in-and-out of the industry since 2009. Prior to this, she served for 5 years in the Australian Navy. Ami has a double diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping and is working towards her CPA. With the help of Carbon Finance, Ami was able to buy her dream beach house and on weekends can be found drinking wine and spending time with her family.
Natalie Serrao
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CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Natalie Serrao
CLIENT MANAGER
Natalie has been with the company since 2012. Originally from South Africa, Natalie worked for 10 years doing the bookkeeping for her husband’s business. Since moving to Australia, she continued with her bookkeeping and joined the WiseClick team. She has her Cert IV in Bookkeeping and is currently studying for her Cert IV in Accounting. Natalie has a passion for photography and spends her spare time snapping away.
Ainslie Simpson
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CLIENT MANAGER
Bookkeeping & CFO Services
Ainslie Simpson
CLIENT MANAGER
Ainslie joined the bookkeeping team at Carbon after completing her Cert IV in Financial Services at WiseClick Training. She’s responsible for the setup, training and troubleshooting within the bookkeeping department. Ainslie ran the financial side of her husband’s business whilst bringing up their two sons. Outside of work, Ainslie enjoys cooking, the beach and running. She’s even run a marathon!
Josh Dearle
CA
PARTNER
R&D and Grants
Josh Dearle
PARTNER
Josh Dearle is a CA who joined Carbon in 2020 with a wealth of experience in helping businesses access the R&D tax incentive. Having worked at EY, Grant Thorton, BDO and Deloitte, Josh worked with a variety of businesses and enjoys forming lasting relationships.
Maitreya Speering
CA
PARTNER
R&D and Grants
Maitreya Speering
PARTNER
Based in Roleystone, Maitreya has more than seven years' experience in R&D. He has worked in a variety of industries including software, mining, agriculture, engineering, construction, manufacturing and oil and gas. He is passionate about assisting engaged, ambitious and talented entrepreneurs achieve their goals in developing and commercialising innovative technology.
Mark Spencer
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark joined Carbon in 2020 to head-up our insurance division. With nearly 30 years experience within the Perth Intermediated Insurance sector, Mark has extensive knowledge of both industry and product disciplines which he passes onto his SME and corporate clients.
Sarah Brown
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Insurance Brokers
Sarah Brown
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Having started her career in the UK, Sarah has combined that experience with 23 years' experience in the Australian market to provide clients with excellent service every time.
Belinda Lucas
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Insurance Brokers
Belinda Lucas
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Belinda works in our Insurance team in Osborne Park. She enjoys meeting her clients and the variety of businesses that she gets to insure. In Belinda’s downtime, she can be found in her sewing room making quilts while watching romantic comedies with a glass of wine! She also enjoys travelling to admire the different history and architect the world has to offer. Belinda has visited Europe several times with her husband but still hasn’t seen it all!
Kylie Zomer
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Insurance Brokers
Kylie Zomer
ACCOUNT MANAGER
With over 20 years experience in insurance, Kylie adds a wealth of knowledge to the Carbon Insurance team.
Ann De Blank
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SPECIALIST SERVICES
Insurance Brokers
Ann De Blank
SPECIALIST SERVICES
Ann joined Carbon Insurance in 2020 with a background in bookkeeping and insurance. Ann moved into the insurance world two years ago and loved it so much she hasn’t left. Outside of work, Ann loves all things French – who doesn’t!
Janean Hicks
DIRECTOR
Janean joins Carbon with over 25 years’ experience in the financial planning industry. After losing her father as a young girl and experiencing the drama that followed because he didn’t have his financial affairs in order, Janean was passionate to ensure other families have their finances in order so they do not suffer in the same way.
Andreas Kettemann
DIRECTOR
Andreas joined Carbon in 2018 as a director within our wealth division. He specialises in superannuation and retirement planning, including asset protection, cash flow management, SMSFs and investments. Andreas is passionate about ensuring his clients achieve their financial goals and being part of their journey in achieving them.
Savannah Hicks
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CLIENT MANAGER
Wealth Management
Savannah Hicks
CLIENT MANAGER
Savannah is our new Client Manager in Wealth Management. She brings more than six years of experience in the financial planning industry and enjoys the fact that there is always continuous learning and constant gratification in helping clients better understand their finances. On weekends, you can find Savannah either at the beach or socialising with friends over brunch.
Fenix Bryant
PARTNER
Fenix Bryant partnered with Carbon in 2019 to launch Carbon Concierge. As someone who thrives on achieving the best possible result for clients, Fenix finds value in being able to find a solution for every business’ problem.
David Riddell
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MANAGER
Concierge
David Riddell
MANAGER
David Riddell joined Carbon in 2019 as we launched Carbon Concierge and brings his people and communication skills to the division. As someone who loves working with and helping businesses, David enjoys helping business owners find more time in their day to focus on what’s important to them.
Ryan Eastman
DIRECTOR
Ryan joined Carbon Finance after working seven years at Westpac in personal banking, business banking and home finance roles. Previously, he worked for Perth’s largest property investment firms as a broker. Originally from Country Victoria, he moved to Perth in 2013. Ryan takes an advice-based approach to mortgage broking, liaising with the respective experts to ensure his clients’ lending strategy compliments their other investments.
Jacob Reed
DIRECTOR
With a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Cert IV and Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking, Jacob was previously a finance broker at a large investment firm before joining the team at Carbon Finance. As a finance broker, Jacob offers advisory based mortgage and finance strategies tailored to clients' individual goals.
Belinda Sukoski
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SENIOR FINANCE BROKER
Finance & Lending
Belinda Sukoski
SENIOR FINANCE BROKER
Belinda joined Carbon Finance in 2020 and enjoys the versatility of her days! She finds joy in making dreams come true for families and making the journey for her clients a seamless transition. Belinda loves real-estate and assists with researching and negotiations for clients. Away from the office Belinda enjoys boxing, spending time with her friends & family. Her favourite place to travel to is New York. She is also ambidextrous - google that!
Jamie Davison
CO-FOUNDER
Jamie is a CPA with a swag of university degrees and broad experience across chartered and corporate accounting.
Nathan Hood
CO-FOUNDER
Nathan bought into Sterling Accountants in 2006 and then co-founded Carbon with Jamie in 2014. Nathan was the foundation to our accounting team in Perth, and leads our accountants in Osborne Park. He finds it extremely rewarding to work with business owners to improve their profitability and watch their companies grow.
Mason Dunn
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mason joined Carbon as our Group Financial Controller after impressive stints in EY and Wesfarmers. When Mason isn’t busy making us all look good, he enjoys snorkelling and camping outdoors, playing video games, and staring lovingly at his Pokémon card collection.
Hayden Brown
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GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Group
Hayden Brown
GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Hayden joined Carbon in 2018 bringing heaps of experience in accounting and management, working for firms in the UK before returning to Perth. Hayden tried something different (psychology), but the financial services world called him back and he's now very happily here at Carbon. Hayden has travelled the world extensively (you name it, he's probably done it) but has now settled down to the joys of family bliss.
Lee Collins
CA
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Group
Lee Collins
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Lee holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and has been part of the Carbon team since the beginning. Initially working as an accountant in a client-facing role, Lee now manages our internal accounts while also supporting a small portfolio of clients.
Brad Wines
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Group
Brad Wines
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Brad brings with him his degree in Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a wealth of knowledge with 15 years’ experience. His keen eye for detail and organisational skills make him perfect for analysing financial data and forecasts. When not crunching numbers or enjoying time with his family, Brad strives to plant trees and play better golf.
Brinn Atkinson
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PROJECT SPECIALIST
Group
Brinn Atkinson
PROJECT SPECIALIST
Brinn joined Carbon as a director for the finance division in 2019.
Juliana Malta
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MARKETING MANAGER
Group
Juliana Malta
MARKETING MANAGER
Juliana joined us in 2020 after a great experience at BDO and Wesfarmers as our new resident guru in CRM and Analytics. In her free time, Juliana could be found either at the beach or on Rottnest.
Zoe Canavan
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MARKETING MANAGER
Group
Zoe Canavan
MARKETING MANAGER
Originally from Brisbane, Zoe moved to Perth in 2017 after always wanting to join the Western Australian life - she got a little lost along the way and lived in Wellington and Melbourne first. Zoe loves to write, but her true love is underwater hockey. Not sure what that is? Neither are we. YouTube it.
Georgia Fiorenza
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MARKETING ASSISTANT
Group
Georgia Fiorenza
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Georgia joined Carbon in 2021 as our Marketing Assistant. With her she brings a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations and experience working in events and hospitality. Georgia loves to travel and to explore different cultures. She is currently planning her next big trip to Japan.
Susanne Ascott
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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Group
Susanne Ascott
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
After working as HR Manager for Club Med in Europe, Susanne came to Australia on an adventure holiday and hasn't left! After moving, Susanne started her MBA where she discovered her interest in law and has since studied law at UWA and completed her Masters as well. Susanne loves to travel, and twice a year goes to Germany to ski and hike the Alps.
Simeon Scriven
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SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Group
Simeon Scriven
SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Simeon joined the Carbon team in 2020, bringing his expertise on board to continually deliver & improve systems for both our clients and staff too! He loves knowing that he is making a difference to the day to day operations. In his time off he enjoys tabletop and computer gaming while also spending quality time with his three kids. Simeon is a traveller and has narrowed down his favourite places to New Zealand, Venice & Penang (Malaysia).
Arnie Shinn
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IT MANAGER
Group
Arnie Shinn
IT MANAGER
Arnie joined the Carbon team in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT & 16 years in Telecommunications (but who’s counting!). Arnie is very much a gamer at heart which is where his passion for technology was born and he is thriving! His love for playing with technology and assisting staff has been a common drive in his role at Carbon. Arnie is a Perth local but enjoys venturing to new places by camping and seeing new sites!
Nelly Sadler
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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Group
Nelly Sadler
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Nelly joined our team in 2020 with her Masters in Finance and Banking. In her spare time, Nelly loves to sail - preferably without capsizing and she loves to bake. We're submitting our orders now!
Liz Blakey
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DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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Liz Blakey
DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Liz joined Carbon in 2021 as our newest Director of First Impressions. She is studying a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations at UWA and loves that this new role will allow her to meet new people and develop her skills in the industry. Liz is very sporty and outside of work can be found playing soccer, running, going for hikes, or camping with her family and friends.
Alex McLennan
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DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Group
Alex McLennan
DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Alex joined us in 2018 as our Director of First Impressions. She's been looking after our clients (and us!) exceptionally well ever since. Alex keeps us all in line and there are some days we need it more than others! When she's not looking after us Alex loves escaping down south for a weekend adventure.
Contact us
Address
24 Hasler Road
Osborne Park WA 6017
Osborne Park WA 6017
Contact number
(08) 6444 6645
Email
info@carbongroup.com.au
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 17:00
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