Our People

Ian Pratt

Managing Director

With a strong passion for property and a drive built on resilience, Ian encourages strategic thinking, innovation, and action across the business. He is decisive, adaptable, and leads with purpose, engaging those around him and inspiring meaningful impact.

Outside of work, Ian enjoys building his wine collection, running, and caring for his chickens and bees at his coastal retreat. He is also actively involved in supporting a range of charities and community initiatives.

Lee Settle

Head of Finance

Lee loves to entertain - not the singing/dancing kind, but the kind that brings family and friends together over a great barbecue. He values balance, working hard while staying fit and enjoying the fruits of the Coonawarra and beyond.

Professionally, Lee has a natural affinity for numbers and takes real satisfaction in seeing them take shape in the built form. Property has been a natural fit, combining analytical insight with tangible outcomes. A key driver for Lee has always been delivering exceptional service and making a meaningful difference. He takes great pride in leading the finance team at South Haven, working collaboratively to bring that vision to life.

Bec Efthim

Head of Property & Operations

Bec is passionate about recognising and bringing out the strengths in every individual. She plays a key role in driving strong leasing outcomes and managing the property portfolio, while also focusing on developing and empowering the team to ensure effective operations across the business.

She enjoys creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, grow, and thrive in their roles, fostering an environment where everyone feels supported and set up for success.

Outside of work, Bec loves escaping to the coast with her young family, enjoying long lunches, and getting happily lost in true crime shows and podcasts.

Vaughan Brideson

Maintenance Manager

Vaughan cares deeply about the places people call home and takes real pride in maintaining the quality and presentation of our buildings and gardens. He is known for his approachable nature and the strong relationships he builds with tenants and contractors, always ready to lend a hand and help things run smoothly.

When he’s not at work, Vaughan loves spending time with his family, coaching footy, cheering on his kids at sport and enjoying the freedom of getting away together in the caravan.

Suzy Satur

Executive Support

With an extensive background in legal and administrative support, Suzy brings a calm, hands‑on approach to working closely with the Managing Director and the broader team. By anticipating needs and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she helps enhance executive productivity and supports the day‑to‑day operations of the business.

Suzy genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in making a positive difference to someone’s day, whether through practical support or a friendly conversation.

Outside of work, Suzy loves nonnamaxxing! Cooking and sharing meals with a North Italian twist and spending time with friends on the Bellarine Peninsula (ideally combining both at the same time).

Brad Shannon

Technology and Facilities Manager

Brad has a genuine passion for both property and technology and is always looking for ways to raise the bar. He takes pride in maintaining high standards across building presentation and operations, using smart, effective technology to support smooth property and corporate outcomes. With a strong focus on service, Brad is driven by delivering positive experiences and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Outside of work, Brad enjoys staying active by playing beach volleyball, boating, and having fun with his kids, exploring new places together. When time allows, he’ll sneak in a round of golf on his own!

Dan Billington

Construction Manager

Dan plays a key role in ensuring our construction projects run smoothly across all sites. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility, he keeps every build on track, carefully managing quality, budgets and timeframes.

A natural ideas person, Dan enjoys exploring new technologies and construction methods to achieve the best possible outcomes. His forward‑thinking approach, combined with practical experience, allows him to deliver smart, efficient solutions without losing sight of the fundamentals.

With more than 25 years in construction, you might expect Dan to put his feet up in his downtime but that’s not his style. A passionate builder through and through, Dan brings energy, hands‑on involvement and a genuine commitment to delivering premium results across every aspect of our builds.

Eve Nguyen

Corporate Accountant

With a sharp eye for detail, Eve looks after the day‑to‑day in‑house accounts, helping ensure everything runs smoothly within the finance team. Her organised and reliable approach supports strong financial operations across the business.

Eve’s positive energy and approachable nature help foster productive and collaborative relationships with everyone she works with, making her a valued part of the team.

Outside of work, Eve is a true food lover who lives to eat and loves to cook! She loves discovering new restaurants and sharing great food and experiences with her family and friends.

Emma Pratt

Head of Design

Emma’s passion for design began at an early age, growing up surrounded by beautiful textiles and thoughtfully crafted spaces. With a strong eye for detail and quality, she brings creativity and care into every part of the business, creating spaces that are both visually striking and genuinely practical for those who use them.

Emma leads and communicates South Haven’s creative vision, working closely with business partners to ensure each project reflects a shared commitment to timeless design. Her focus is always on creating beautiful spaces and experiences that feel considered, meaningful and enduring.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with family and friends, escaping to the coast, discovering new restaurants and travelling whenever possible, finding inspiration in new places and surroundings.

Jacob Lim

Finance Manager

Jacob is a seasoned finance professional with a strong passion for the property industry. He brings a thoughtful and forward‑looking approach to his role, staying across market trends, regulations and emerging opportunities to support sound financial decision‑making within the business.

With a keen interest in business management software, Jacob enjoys using technology to streamline processes, improve efficiency and strengthen investment outcomes. His blend of financial expertise and practical problem‑solving helps keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

Outside of work, Jacob values time spent with his loved ones. Whether it’s a weekend adventure at the park, discovering new local eateries, or sharing laughs and stories around the dinner table, family time is always a priority.

Gigi Diulapitiya

Assistant Accountant

Gigi brings a strong understanding of accounting and financial planning, along with a positive, can‑do attitude and a genuine desire to keep learning. She’s highly adaptable and dependable, supporting the team as circumstances evolve and priorities shift.

In her role as Assistant Accountant, Gigi works closely with the finance manager, supporting the group’s financial and accounting activities. She takes responsibility for property transaction processing, reporting, analysis and related accounting tasks, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Outside of work, Gigi enjoys baking and movie nights with friends. She also loves listening to music and jamming on her guitar.