We offer bespoke finance solutions and provide unique access to the growing Commercial Real Estate (CRE) debt asset class.

Pallas at a Glance

$5.8b

Total investments managed across Australia and New Zealand since inception in 2016 in Australia

$2.8b

Open and performing investments across 329 transactions

$3.1b

Fully repaid investments across 425 transactions

754

Debt and equity transactions across the capital stack

$350m+

Paid to investors as
interest or equity returns

$0

A flawless track record with no loss of principal capital or interest on Pallas investments*

*Please note: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Our Team

Partnering with Pallas Capital unlocks a wealth of financial and property expertise. Our team of Directors and Executives possess diverse skills in property lending, advisory, funds management, law, development, construction, project management, and accounting.

Board of Directors

Patrick Keenan
Executive Chairman

Patrick is our co-founder and Executive Chairman, responsible for leading the overall strategic direction of the business. He has a professional background spanning 30 plus years as both a lawyer, investment banker and business owner/manager. Patrick started as a lawyer with Freehill, Hollingdale & Page, was a director of Australian investment bank Dominguez Barry Samuel Montagu, and later became an owner/manager for the Prebon Yamane Group, with 1,650 staff in 24 global offices. Patrick has extensive deal-making and investment experience across a wide range of assets and projects.

Dan Gallen
Executive Director & CIO

Dan is a co-founder and Chief Investment Officer, responsible for overseeing all real estate debt and equity transactions for Pallas Capital. During his 20-year career, Dan’s sharp financial instincts have seen him personally complete over $4 billion in structured real estate transactions in the capacities of lender, developer, investor and debt adviser. Dan is fully RG146 compliant with ASIC, a member of the Pallas Capital Credit Committee and is also the Director and Responsible Manager on the Pallas Funds AFSL.

Charles Mellick
Executive Director

Charles is a co-founder and Executive Director of Pallas Capital, responsible for overseeing current and future investments made by the business. With an in-depth knowledge of the property industry gained over 30 years, he has funded and directed a multitude of successful residential and commercial projects, with a focus on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane inner-city suburbs. Charles also brings unrivalled industry networks to Pallas Capital, allowing him to expertly engage with professional firms to service opportunities across the development, construction and asset management sectors.

Mark Spring
Executive Director

Mark is a co-founder and Executive Director, responsible for growing Pallas Capital’s distribution capabilities both in Australia and the Asia Pacific. During a professional career spanning more than three decades, he has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of international capital markets through trading, leadership and senior executive roles across the region. Mark’s primary focus is introducing asset managers, family offices, high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors to Pallas Capital’s ever-expanding portfolio of property-backed investment opportunities.

Management Team

Jason Arnold
Group Executive – Origination

Alexis Holloway
Group Executive – Head of Credit

Paul van Druten
Associate Director – Origination

Marty Sheperd
Associate Director – Origination

Tom Marshall
Senior Credit Manager

Robbie Compston
Senior Credit Analyst

Sophie Surridge
Associate – Origination

Robin Owles
Chief Risk Officer

Timothy Gallen
Business Development Executive

Joshua Perriam
Loan Management Officer

Manqing Yang
Senior Analyst

Andrew Dorgan
Associate Director – Origination