About Us

Board Members

Troy Rugless

Owner and Director

A former Rugby League player, Troy Rugless founded PSG Holdings in 2011, and then reached out to JLL to form Evolve FM in April 2015.  Troy’s Indigenous heritage is from the Wiradjuri people who were the first inhabitants of central western NSW, and the Torres Strait Islander people.  He has built PSG Holdings into one of the most successful Aboriginal-owned businesses in Australia.

Adrienne Revai

Director and Chairperson

Adrienne Revai has strong experience in working with leadership teams to enable them to set and implement national strategies effectively, including the broader business support functions of Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Administration, Legal and Compliance, and Finance functions.

Bryan Weir

Director

Bryan Weir was a partner of legal firm Freehill, Hollingdale & Page (now Herbert Smith Freehills) for 14 years before joining Macquarie Bank as a Divisional Director working primarily on major infrastructure projects.

Bryan has held non-executive board positions on two ASX listed companies: Recruiters Australia Limited and Wridgways Australia Limited and was Chairman of Wridgways leading into its buy-out and de-listing in 2011.

Bryan has had a long-standing interest in the promotion and development of indigenous businesses (having first represented the Northern Land Council in negotiations with mining companies in the 1980s) and through his involvement (as a director of the U Hooker Foundation) with the Culture College Arnhem Land Corporation.

Chris Hunt

Director

Chris Hunt has more than 30 years of experience in Facilities Management and has worked in the UK, SE Asia, Australia, and India. In 2004, Chris was appointed by the Australian Department of Industry to participate in the Facility Management Action Agenda. His role with the Strategic Industry Leaders Group led to him being recognised as an industry leader and he is Chairman of the Education and Training Working Group. Chris was Chairman of the Facility Management Association of Australia from 2012-2015 and is a current member of the Board of Directors.

Maria Sievers

Director

Maria Sievers is a descendant of the Wambaya people from the Barkly Tablelands, NT. Her ability to connect with stakeholders and build trust ensures the change initiatives she is working on gain momentum from the outset. Maria has taken the lead in supporting executives and leaders of organisations to drive and implement effective change and reforms for many years. Her inclusive style means stakeholders are engaged early and empowered to effect positive change by creating the space for leaders and teams to thrive and innovate.

  • Troy Rugless

    Owner and Director

    A former Rugby League player, Troy Rugless founded PSG Holdings in 2011, and then reached out to JLL to form Evolve FM in April 2015.  Troy’s Indigenous heritage is from the Wiradjuri people who were the first inhabitants of central western NSW, and the Torres Strait Islander people.  He has built PSG Holdings into one of the most successful Aboriginal-owned businesses in Australia.

  • Adrienne Revai

    Director and Chairperson

    Adrienne Revai has strong experience in working with leadership teams to enable them to set and implement national strategies effectively, including the broader business support functions of Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Administration, Legal and Compliance, and Finance functions.

  • Bryan Weir

    Director

    Bryan Weir was a partner of legal firm Freehill, Hollingdale & Page (now Herbert Smith Freehills) for 14 years before joining Macquarie Bank as a Divisional Director working primarily on major infrastructure projects.

    Bryan has held non-executive board positions on two ASX listed companies: Recruiters Australia Limited and Wridgways Australia Limited and was Chairman of Wridgways leading into its buy-out and de-listing in 2011.

    Bryan has had a long-standing interest in the promotion and development of indigenous businesses (having first represented the Northern Land Council in negotiations with mining companies in the 1980s) and through his involvement (as a director of the U Hooker Foundation) with the Culture College Arnhem Land Corporation.

  • Chris Hunt

    Director

    Chris Hunt has more than 30 years of experience in Facilities Management and has worked in the UK, SE Asia, Australia, and India. In 2004, Chris was appointed by the Australian Department of Industry to participate in the Facility Management Action Agenda. His role with the Strategic Industry Leaders Group led to him being recognised as an industry leader and he is Chairman of the Education and Training Working Group. Chris was Chairman of the Facility Management Association of Australia from 2012-2015 and is a current member of the Board of Directors.

  • Maria Sievers

    Director

    Maria Sievers is a descendant of the Wambaya people from the Barkly Tablelands, NT. Her ability to connect with stakeholders and build trust ensures the change initiatives she is working on gain momentum from the outset. Maria has taken the lead in supporting executives and leaders of organisations to drive and implement effective change and reforms for many years. Her inclusive style means stakeholders are engaged early and empowered to effect positive change by creating the space for leaders and teams to thrive and innovate.

Executive Team

John Georges

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 30 years of professional experience in the property industry, John is a highly accomplished executive whose career spans the full spectrum of asset classes, including commercial, retail, industrial, hotel, and residential sectors. His expertise lies in the strategic management of complex property portfolios, with a particular emphasis on the creation of value-adding initiatives and the development of high performing, results driven teams.

A respected and long-standing member of the senior leadership team at City Freeholds Pty Ltd for over 27 years, John has amassed a distinguished career, managing diverse property portfolios. This encompassed the strategic oversight of over 30,000m2 of Sydney CBD commercial office space, 30,000m2 of retail and 70,000m2 of industrial estates.

In his earlier career, John held key positions within reputable industry leaders including Global Funds Management Group and Jones Lang LaSalle, where he managed several high-profile retail and commercial properties for both Private and Institutional Owners. This culminated in being awarded the prestigious and highly recognised, National “David Tomkins Award” for excellence in advertising, promotion, and client service.

John is widely regarded for his ability to formulate and execute comprehensive asset management strategies that maximise net income, optimise tenancy mix, and support long-term asset value.

John possesses an overarching ability to resolve complex property issues, into actionable insights. He has successfully led end-to-end processes across leasing, capital works, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and governance standards.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal capabilities ensure John’s aptitude to establish and foster enduring relationships with tenants, investors, consultants, and agents alike. His ability to bring together diverse stakeholder groups and align them towards shared goals is a hallmark of his leadership style.

John holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy) from the University of Western Sydney and is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute. Outside of his professional life, John contributes actively to the community through volunteer roles in disaster relief, and various sporting groups.

John’s career to date is defined by a deep, practical understanding of property, a track record of creating value, and a commitment to excellence in both leadership and service. With a legacy of delivering strong commercial results, John brings a well-rounded and strategic perspective to Evolve FM.

Rajesh Pansara

Chief Operating Officer

Rajesh Pansara is a seasoned professional with a strong financial and operational understanding of Government property requirements.

For the past 13 years in senior roles in the private sector, Raj has delivered excellent commercial outcomes for his employers by providing strategic solutions to various Government entities in the management of their property portfolio.

Raj’s previous experience includes two years in consulting with Synergy Group, where he played a major part in an EOI and RFT process that enabled the TGA to secure a new lease for their offices and laboratories. Prior to that experience, Raj was at JLL, where his role included the solutioning and pricing for several high value government facilities management contracts. This role required an in-depth knowledge of facilities management, sub-contractor management, help desk, leasing, and finance. Raj also led a team of 20+ in the delivery of the financial management for more than $1.5 Billion of property related expenses.

  • John Georges

    Chief Executive Officer

    With more than 30 years of professional experience in the property industry, John is a highly accomplished executive whose career spans the full spectrum of asset classes, including commercial, retail, industrial, hotel, and residential sectors. His expertise lies in the strategic management of complex property portfolios, with a particular emphasis on the creation of value-adding initiatives and the development of high performing, results driven teams.

    A respected and long-standing member of the senior leadership team at City Freeholds Pty Ltd for over 27 years, John has amassed a distinguished career, managing diverse property portfolios. This encompassed the strategic oversight of over 30,000m2 of Sydney CBD commercial office space, 30,000m2 of retail and 70,000m2 of industrial estates.

    In his earlier career, John held key positions within reputable industry leaders including Global Funds Management Group and Jones Lang LaSalle, where he managed several high-profile retail and commercial properties for both Private and Institutional Owners. This culminated in being awarded the prestigious and highly recognised, National “David Tomkins Award” for excellence in advertising, promotion, and client service.

    John is widely regarded for his ability to formulate and execute comprehensive asset management strategies that maximise net income, optimise tenancy mix, and support long-term asset value.

    John possesses an overarching ability to resolve complex property issues, into actionable insights. He has successfully led end-to-end processes across leasing, capital works, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and governance standards.

    Outstanding communication and interpersonal capabilities ensure John’s aptitude to establish and foster enduring relationships with tenants, investors, consultants, and agents alike. His ability to bring together diverse stakeholder groups and align them towards shared goals is a hallmark of his leadership style.

    John holds a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy) from the University of Western Sydney and is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute. Outside of his professional life, John contributes actively to the community through volunteer roles in disaster relief, and various sporting groups.

    John’s career to date is defined by a deep, practical understanding of property, a track record of creating value, and a commitment to excellence in both leadership and service. With a legacy of delivering strong commercial results, John brings a well-rounded and strategic perspective to Evolve FM.

  • Rajesh Pansara

    Chief Operating Officer

    Rajesh Pansara is a seasoned professional with a strong financial and operational understanding of Government property requirements.

    For the past 13 years in senior roles in the private sector, Raj has delivered excellent commercial outcomes for his employers by providing strategic solutions to various Government entities in the management of their property portfolio.

    Raj’s previous experience includes two years in consulting with Synergy Group, where he played a major part in an EOI and RFT process that enabled the TGA to secure a new lease for their offices and laboratories. Prior to that experience, Raj was at JLL, where his role included the solutioning and pricing for several high value government facilities management contracts. This role required an in-depth knowledge of facilities management, sub-contractor management, help desk, leasing, and finance. Raj also led a team of 20+ in the delivery of the financial management for more than $1.5 Billion of property related expenses.

“The emergence of Evolve FM as a significant player in the property and facilities management outsourcing market is testament to the growing maturity of the Indigenous business sector. They have demonstrated that it is possible to successfully take on mainstream competitors whilst also achieving high levels of both Indigenous employment and use of Indigenous business partners. They are an example for other Indigenous business to follow.”

Laura Berry Former CEO, Supply Nation

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we conduct business: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait nations of Australia. It is upon their ancestral lands that we stand. We pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for this place.

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