Our Company
Great projects happen when you have even greater people
Our people, and their experiences, are our greatest asset at Kapitol Group. We are so proud to have been recognised in the top 5 Wrk+ Best Places to Work for the past two years, the first time a construction company has ever achieved this.
Not only do our people have many decades of combined industry experience, but most importantly, they genuinely love what they do. And it shows.
When you partner with us, you meet passionate in-house delivery teams, expert head office specialists, and have access to a trusted, high-quality subcontractor network. Our commitment to long-term relationships means that every aspect is managed to exact performance standards.
Our many return clients recognise the distinct excellence-driven culture and solutions-based approach that we work hard to cultivate at Kapitol Group.
Reconciliation Action Plan
In 2022, Kapitol commenced preparation for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) application with Reconciliation Australia (RA). Our first RAP (Reflect) was formally endorsed by RA in November 2023.
The steps in our first Reflect RAP involve committing to a means for scoping and developing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, deciding our vision for reconciliation, and exploring our sphere of influence. We have commenced meeting our RAP obligations to-date by completing the following:
- Developing a matrices of actions and delegating these tasks across the company;
- Undertaking Cultural Awareness training across the company with the Koorie Heritage Trust;
- Becoming members of Supply Nation with the intent of integrating indigenous owned businesses into our supply chain company-wide as a matter of process;
- Engaging indigenous artist, Lou Bloomer, to provide artwork which we display at all of our building sites (see Lou's work 'Cityscape');
- Researching the indigenous significance of the area of all our building sites as part of the site establishment process and communicating this with our site teams and stakeholders.
Our Vision
Build the best buildings, do no harm, and improve the construction industry for a better life.
OUR CORE VALUES:
SUPPORTIVE
We are empathetic and make a genuine effort to understand one another. We proudly stand together, actively help others, and create opportunities for teammates to excel.
AUTHENTIC
We allow our colleagues to be themselves. By accepting others for who they are, we learn, we trust, we respect. Every interaction is based on honesty and transparency.
INSPIRATIONAL
We fearlessly lead by example and never dismiss new ideas. As a team of inquisitive thinkers, we always look to the future and constantly strive to find better ways to do things.
DRIVEN
We back ourselves and call out poor performance when work doesn’t meet expectations. We are goal focused, deliver on promises, and celebrate milestones.
CUSTOMER-CENTRIC
We are dedicated to deeply understanding our customers’ expectations and committed to going above and beyond at every interaction. By nurturing relationships built on trust and reliability, we pave the way to improve the construction industry together.
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Health and safety
Site safety for our employees, visitors, contractors, and the public is a top priority. With a dedicated team of experienced HSE professionals, we reduce incidents and injuries with the aim of zero harm. Our 10 in 14 program is an example of our commitment to reducing burnout and improving work-life balance in an industry that has long been incompatible with maintaining well-being.
Quality Assurance
The advantage of being a new builder in an established industry is being unrestricted by the legacy structures that are no longer fit for purpose. Instead, we continually test new systems to improve how we work. Take our construction software, it allows us to identify and fix issues in minutes, not days. Every step is logged so it can be reviewed and shared to benefit future projects.
Knowledge sharing
Construction knowledge can quickly become siloed, reducing critical interactions between teams. Not at Kapitol – we use online systems and processes to drive authentic internal collaboration and communication. Expertise is shared and lessons are learned in an environment that removes the fear of owning a mistake, instead promoting accountability as essential to improvement.
Sharper thinking
We are led by professionals who interrogate every aspect of the design and build processes, geared towards delivering faster and smarter. The return on our need for perpetual improvement is evident through our track record, our projects are our proof.
We research healthy construction practices and resource-efficient methods that are future-minded. Being a force for good is a non-negotiable in how we do business.
Our team
Innovators at heart, we revel in rising above the norm.
Changemakers and visionaries with exceptional industry experience – that’s who we are. We only work with the best in the business and build in ways that make us proud. Meet our out-of-the-box thinkers below.
Our Executive Leadership Team
Andrew Deveson
Director
To date, Andrew has expertly guided teams across many significant builds throughout Victoria. He uses this experience to oversee client projects at Kapitol across all stages, from concept through to completion.
David Caputo
Director
At Kapitol, David applies valuable expertise at the front end of projects – he assists with design approaches and leads value management methodologies. Towards the back end of projects, he supports evaluation and settlement processes, as well as critically establishing and maintaining confidence with clients and project teams throughout. David drives a strong culture of safety, quality, and excellence across all sites.
Julie Wright
Chief Technology Officer
She delivers commercially sound, scalable, and fully integrated enterprise-wide, data driven transformation and improvements across all functions of organisations, resulting in better customer and employee experience whilst improving efficiency and reducing cost.
Adaptable and authentic, Julie injects energy, passion, and a can-do attitude into her role. A trailblazer in managing significant organisational change and leading geographically diverse teams, she holds executive leadership qualifications from Harvard University and Ohio State University.
Julie has implemented business-wide transformation in industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, and retail and she has a genuine dedication to continuous improvement. She drives positive change and propels the Kapitol team towards greater productivity and efficiency via a digital transformation roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
George Leonidis
Chief Financial Officer
Today, George is responsible for ensuring Kapitol Group’s business objectives are managed accordingly. We value his expertise in financial management and control, governance, commercial acumen, and strategic mindset to help Kapitol continually expand in the marketplace.
Luke Wade
Operations Manager
One of his key strengths is establishing close, collaborative working relationships that result in achieving project goals. Luke thrives on bringing people together to drive common outcomes – whether it be design, building, or company.
Simone Stainwall
Group General Counsel
Simone is an experienced legal professional with more than 14 years' experience, including 12 years in construction law.
Her experience spans negotiating and managing construction contracts, overseeing industrial relations, corporate governance, claims and disputes, and risk management.
Simone plays a key role in the growth of our workbook by fostering relationships with repeat clients and helping build rapport with new ones, ensuring project teams are equipped with a contract that has an acceptable risk profile, and the training and tools to effectively administer the contract. Her work in the industrial relations space ensures that Kapitol's workplace is harmonious, free of industrial disputation, and that there is certainty in contract pricing.
Ciara Fitzmaurice
Head of People and Culture
Focused on empowerment, collaboration, and accountability, Ciara partners with leadership to ensure culture remains a competitive advantage, supporting both personal and organisational growth. Whether managing change or growth, she helps organisations achieve their strategic goals while promoting excellence and continuous improvement.
Elliot Cattell
Head of Projects
Elliot is a skilled and fast-thinking leader who is passionate about investing the effort required to reap the rewards of a successful project. His knowledge and project management skills coupled with his ability to manage diverse stakeholder networks, ensure that his projects succeed against all program, budget and quality deliverables.
As Head of Projects with a strong commitment to professional growth, Elliot remains calm and affable, whilst working as an effective leader on all projects, regardless of size, requirements or complexities. He can maintain open lines of communication with the project team, client team and stakeholders that have supported his successful delivery record.
Our Operational Team
Rakhal Ebeli
Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications
Rakhal is a results-oriented marketing, communications and digital transformation leader, with over 15 years of experience building and executing multi-channel strategies across a diverse range of industries and global organisations.
Following a decade in the media, he spearheaded a groundbreaking innovation, developing a unique platform of more than 20,000 freelance content creators to help brands tell their stories.
Rakhal specialises in digital transformation, engaging all aspects of a company’s ecosystem to build new solutions and is always seeking new ways to evolve his approach to the ever-changing landscape.
Engaging and passionate, Rakhal has built a strong reputation through an entrepreneurial spirit, and global approach to his work. Educated in Melbourne and San Francisco, he has held leadership roles in numerous brands and multinational consultancy firms, most recently specialising in corporate governance, M&A, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications and ESG.
He drives engagement through a positive approach to his role, working closely with teams to achieve continuous innovation and success.
David Spackman
Head of Health & Safety
David holds a Masters Degree in Occ. Health and Safety combined with his strategic vision and innovative leadership, foster organisational change and trade partner alignment. His pragmatic approach and expertise significantly impact safety outcomes and team development, establishing him as a trusted HSE leader in the industry.
Santina Doucas
Trade Partner Relationship Manager
Santina is a seasoned Supply Chain professional with over 20 years experience successfully managing diverse portfolios across various industries. Ensuring that vendor partnerships align with the company's strategic goals. She has fostered strong relationships with vendors to ensure seamless operations and optimal operational performance without compromising quality.
Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt trained, Santina is driven to develop and deliver systems and processes to improve efficiencies and build relationships. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, adept at using data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
With a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for building collaborative relationships, Santina is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to both the company and its vendors to create a win-win environment where all parties thrive and achieve their objectives.
James Kitchen
Procurement Manager
With significant expertise in construction supply chains, James has successfully led procurement strategies for major projects, leveraging his skills in strategic planning, contract negotiations, and risk management to drive efficiency and bottom-line value.
His career highlights include leading procurement for the Suburban Rail Loop initial works project and, more recently, overseeing procurement for all concrete structures on the North East Link, Victoria's largest infrastructure investment.
Aaron Elliott
Head of IT Operations
With over 30 years in IT, Aaron is a hands-on ICT leader, specialising in strategic business technology management, cloud infrastructure and services supporting digital transformation.
Aaron excels at aligning technology investments with business objectives, optimising IT operations, and leading high-performance teams. His expertise spans cybersecurity, cloud migration, software development, and large-scale IT project execution.
A pragmatic problem solver, he thrives on simplifying complex challenges while maintaining cost efficiency and reliability.
When not solving IT challenges for Kapitol, he volunteers with the Yarra Valley Railway - contributing his technical and operational expertise with the Ways and Works team.
Tim Trimble
Critical Infrastructure Lead
Career highlights include the Medibank building and Collins Arch in Melbourne, as well as working in Dubai for 6 years on a variety of high-rise, complex construction projects.
Tayla Fairthorne
ESG Manager
Day-to-day, Tayla utilises her knowledge and experience to identify potential environmental hazards and implement management controls. She also works closely with Kapitol's project teams to implement sustainability initiatives with the aim of achieving relevant sustainability ratings on all our sites.
Tayla's love for driving change to better protect the environment is far reaching and she is committed to ensuring that all issues relating to the environment and sustainability are front-and-centre at Kapitol.
Kevin Hogan
Head of Design & Digital Engineering
In addition to overseeing the efficient delivery of work, he also checks for compliance in line with complex building codes and safety considerations.
Career highlights include working on flagship projects overseas, including the world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai at 310 metres.
Eko Oetomo
Commercial Manager
Eko's passions include strategising to achieve financial success, whether in tender phases or project delivery, and empowering teams through upskilling and mentoring.
His career highlights include contributing to projects to create lasting legacies for communitieis, and leading a commercial team that turned a mega infrastructure project from a cost overrun to a cost underrun in 24 months. With a commitment to excellence, Eko eagerly embraces new challenges in pursuit of industry growth.
Grainne Moore
Safety Manager
With great technical proficiency across both small and multi-million-dollar projects, her skills and attention to detail are extraordinary assets to the business.
Malcolm West
Estimating Manager
He has reviewed commercial bids and secured billion-dollar tenders for projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. His portfolio includes work in the health, civic, commercial, integrated resort, residential, retail, and mixed-use sectors.
David Corponi
New Business Manager
Day-to-day, David’s responsibilities at Kapitol span meetings, inspections, presentations, and workshops with project teams. What he loves the most about his job is the opportunity for growth and improvement – there are always more challenges to overcome. He also enjoys collaborating with, and learning from, likeminded peers.
Rob Montepaone
Quality Manager
A highly motivated professional, Rob’s attitude and eye for detail always inspires the Kapitol team to strive for the better. He is passionate about positive outcomes and enjoys riding the wave of change and learning every day. He proudly emits integrity and respect to everyone he works with.