Peri Macdonald

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.

Ark Capital - Peri Macdonald - Chief Executive Officer

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.

Ark Capital Melbourne Office

CEO Outlook for 2026

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As we enter 2026, the Australian real estate investment landscape presents a complex yet compelling picture.

CEO and Managing Director Peri Macdonald

CEO’s Year In Review

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As we close out 2025, I find myself reflecting on a year that can be best summarised as one of significant growth and milestones for Ark.

CEO and Managing Director Peri Macdonald with Executive Director - Investments Jonathan McGrath

Oh Melbourne Where Art Thou?

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I am a proud Melburnian, although recently I wonder whether I just keep saying that to convince myself that's still the case.

Ark Capital Director And CEO Peri Macdonald

Why ASIC’s Review Marks a Defining Moment for Private Credit in Australia

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Private credit is a vital asset class, but it demands institutional-grade governance, transparency and consistency.

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Building Championship Teams

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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…

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Ark Capital Welcomes ASIC’s Private Credit Report

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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…

Ark Capital Office Victoria

Ring the Bell: The Sound of Team Spirit

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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.

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Why Ark is Chasing the Right Part of the $90 Billion Property Boom

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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…

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Exploring AI’s Potential in Land Development and Construction Lending

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At Ark, we find ourselves in an exciting exploration phase.

CEO & Managing Director Peri Macdonald

Celebrating 10 Years of Ark Capital

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Last night was pretty special.

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OK Boomer: Why Gen Z Is Right About Money

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My daughters love to call me a "Boomer" – despite the fact that I'm solidly Gen X!

CEO & Managing Direction Peri Macdonald

What This Year’s Annual Report Signals About Our Direction

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It’s with great pride that we present Ark Capital’s FY2025 Annual Report – A Year in Review.