The Team

David Brandi

David Brandi is a successful entrepreneur based in Melbourne with a wide range of business & sporting interests. As a dedicated swimming parent, David has spent a lot of time attending hundreds of swimming training sessions, meets and events. This experience has led him to identify a number of opportunities to problem solve and create value within the swimming industry.

Michael Birch

Michael has extensive knowledge across most industries but has a real passion for property finance. A strong focus on the client means Michael is always striving to deliver the right solution for the client when they need it. Michael has over 40yrs+ in the Financial Services industry working with both CBA and NAB, and was the head of Property with NAB in his previous role.

John Egan

John has spent the last 30 years in business working largely in the steel industry - currently holding the position of CEO with Australian Pipe and Tube. John has been involved in many different sports at all levels including playing State grade volleyball for 10 years, water ski racing for 10 years, and more recently, supporting his own children with their football, basketball and netball pursuits.

Wayne Jarred

Wayne is an accomplished executive in the sports world, having had valuable experience at the AFL, NRL and NBL in a variety of commercial and operational roles, and has also joined our Team.

Fort Caruso

Fort Caruso encompasses over twelve years of accounting experience, both locally in Melbourne, and interstate. His love and passion for numbers and business also extends to the football field, where he has enjoyed a lengthy career playing high level football across both the VFL and SANFL leagues.

David Folino

David Folino has over 10 years experience in accounting and has been a member of institute of chartered accountants for 6+ years. David’s interests outside of work include family and sport. He has been involved in sporting clubs playing local football for over 20 years including TAC cup and VFL.

Matt Mitianiec

Matt brings a wealth of IT, operational and project management knowledge to the team with over eight years of experience in the industry. Matt is passionate about finding innovative ways to enhance sport through technology. He's been actively involved in basketball both as a player and a coach in Europe and now in Australia.

Sandra Ah-Yu

Sandra is an experienced events manager and oversees the administration and management of the club.

Marcus Grillo

Marcus is a former National Breaststroke finalist, placing in the top 5 in the country. He ensures that his squads and learn-to-swim classes have a friendly atmosphere, and a determination amongst his swimmers to swim well.