Peri Macdonald
CEO & Managing Director
Peri is our CEO & Managing Director and part owner of Ark Capital. As one of our Responsible Managers under its AFSL, he oversees much of the business direction and is most proud of growing our high-quality, diverse team of aligned professionals who are all excited about what we do.
With more than 25 years’ experience, Peri has had an illustrious career spanning the Australian corporate real estate sector, investment banking, funds management, project development and investment management. He’s held senior roles at Frasers Property Australia, Macquarie Bank Limited and Coles Myer Limited.
Peri Macdonald
Peri is our CEO & Managing Director and part owner of Ark Capital. As one of our Responsible Managers under its AFSL, he oversees much of the business direction and is most proud of growing our high-quality, diverse team of aligned professionals who are all excited about what we do.
With more than 25 years’ experience, Peri has had an illustrious career spanning the Australian corporate real estate sector, investment banking, funds management, project development and investment management. He’s held senior roles at Frasers Property Australia, Macquarie Bank Limited and Coles Myer Limited.
Why ASIC’s Review Marks a Defining Moment for Private Credit in Australia
November 20, 2025
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Private credit is a vital asset class, but it demands institutional-grade governance, transparency and consistency.
Building Championship Teams
October 17, 2025
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As the AFL trade period wraps up, its whirlwind of deals, loyalty tests, and list management offers surprising parallels to how we build teams at…
Ark Capital Welcomes ASIC’s Private Credit Report
October 7, 2025
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Following the recent release of ASIC's Private Credit in Australia (Report 814) on Australia's private credit sector, Ark Capital welcomes the…
Ring the Bell: The Sound of Team Spirit
September 23, 2025
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In the heart of our office at Ark Capital hangs something that might seem unexpected in a modern investment firm - a traditional ship's bell.
Why Ark is Chasing the Right Part of the $90 Billion Property Boom
September 10, 2025
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CBRE’s comprehensive Private Credit in Australian Real Estate, June 2025 report reinforces the market dynamics we’ve been observing and validates Ark…
Exploring AI’s Potential in Land Development and Construction Lending
September 1, 2025
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At Ark, we find ourselves in an exciting exploration phase.
OK Boomer: Why Gen Z Is Right About Money
August 21, 2025
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My daughters love to call me a "Boomer" – despite the fact that I'm solidly Gen X!
What This Year’s Annual Report Signals About Our Direction
August 11, 2025
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It’s with great pride that we present Ark Capital’s FY2025 Annual Report – A Year in Review.
When One of Your All-Time Heroes Drops Into the Office
August 11, 2025
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Twenty minutes. That’s all it took for John Bertrand, the legendary skipper of Australia II, to remind me why he remains one of my all-time sporting…
How Do We Transform Victoria’s Planning System from Obstacle to Engine?
August 7, 2025
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"Standing outside my house, looking at the bright blue notice erected on my front fence, I’m struck by the loaded nature of its headline question:…
From Marvel Stadium to Private Credit: What Elite Sport and Elite Investing Have in Common
July 29, 2025
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As a lifelong St Kilda supporter, I've endured more heartbreak than most. On Sunday at Marvel Stadium, however, I witnessed something truly…











