Paspalis

Harley Paroulakis is CEO of Paspalis Corporation and founder and CEO of both Paspalis Capital and the Darwin Innovation Hub, having been appointed CEO in 2017. He oversees the company's investment management business, the Darwin Innovation Hub, and its commercial property portfolio, and focuses on backing deep-tech startups across the APAC region. He previously held senior roles at Merrill Lynch Bank of America in Singapore (FINRA Series 7 and 3 qualified) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University.

Alex Farrugia is the Investment Manager at Paspalis in Darwin, responsible for deal origination, due diligence, and execution of venture capital investments across the Northern Territory and Asia Pacific. He previously spent eight years as a corporate advisor working with technology startups, spinouts, and scale-ups on M&A, capital raising, valuations, and financial modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce, and Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide, and serves as a mentor at the Darwin Innovation Hub.

Business Development Manager at Darwin Innovation Hub, focused on community engagement, administration, and managing the Hub's community.

Development Management Consultant for Paspalis's Commercial Property business unit, with experience in construction services and project/development management.

Start NT Manager at Darwin Innovation Hub, supporting the Start NT program and leading public workshops and industry events, with a background in health, telecoms, digital media, and entrepreneurship.

General Manager of Property & Facility Services at Paspalis Corporation with over 18 years of experience in client relationships and service delivery in Darwin.

Corporate Counsel at Paspalis with over a decade of experience in corporate governance, taxation, and commercial law, and a member of the PIIF Investment Committee. Also a director at Evora Legal.

Chief Communications Officer leading brand, marketing, and communications across Paspalis Corporation, with over 20 years in digital innovation and cross-border marketing.

CFO of the Paspalis Group with nearly 25 years in accounting and financial management, including M&A and IPO experience, and a member of the PIIF Investment Committee.

Office Manager at Paspalis providing administrative and secretarial support, with a STEM background and skills in SQL coding and digital marketing.

Financial Accountant at Paspalis Corporation, maintaining financial records, reviewing accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing the MINT program.

Darwin-based Junior Accountant responsible for accounts payable and receivable, month-end processes, and PIIF fund-related tasks.

Geoff Thomas is an Investment Management Consultant at Paspalis Corporation and Principal of Axant Corporate Advisory, serving on the firm's Investment Committee and acting as Responsible Manager under its Australian Financial Services License. He specializes in deep-tech dual-use technology and has experience across start-ups, early expansion funds, venture capital, private equity, and M&A. His career began in Australia's defence industry as Director of Operations at Vision Defence, and he holds an MBA, First Class Honours in Electronics Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Information Technology.

Amit Drach joined Sphera in 2011 as a Senior Analyst and Co-Portfolio Manager, with over 15 years of experience in drug development analysis, market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling. Before Sphera, he held life sciences roles including Business Development Manager at ATI Technological Incubator, Clinical Development Manager at AsiaHQ, Medical Adviser at Itamar Medical, and Analyst at Alpha Trust Fund. He is a licensed medical doctor, having earned his degree from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.