Our people

Our People

Genuine warmth with sharp market knowledge.

South Australia

Founded Auta in 2012 with a single infill project in Richmond. Under his leadership the group has grown across six divisions and more than 100 projects across two states. He remains directly involved in every acquisition.
James Guo

Managing Director

Leads finance across development, construction and real estate, from project funding and cost control through to group reporting. Joined in 2021 from EY and that audit grounding shows.
Tim Zhang

Finance Manager

Runs the group day to day, holding six divisions across two states to one operating standard. Holds the detail so decisions get made quickly and projects land on brief.
Bruce Su

General Manager

More than 20 years delivering construction and development across South Australia, with senior roles at Hindmarsh and Tagara. Runs delivery from approvals through construction to completion.
Jim Apostolou

Project Director

Oversees construction across Auta’s projects with more than 20 years in the industry behind him. Focus is build quality and keeping each site on program.
John Barone

Construction Manager

In Adelaide real estate since 2014, leading sales across luxury homes, off-the-plan apartments and major project campaigns. Brings a developer’s view as much as an agent’s.
Dan He

Sales Director

Leads marketing and brand across the group and runs project marketing end to end. Directed the campaigns for Victoria Tower Adelaide and Franklin Tower.
Sam Cui

Marketing Manager

Specialises in Adelaide’s CBD residential market with nine years selling off-the-plan and established stock. Led sales on Victoria Tower Adelaide.
Gary Yiu

Sales Manager

Victoria

Leads Victorian operations from the Box Hill office, overseeing business development, project delivery and the relationships that keep both moving.
Jack Yang

Managing Director

Keeps Victorian construction sites running, coordinating subcontractors and day to day site operations so issues get caught early.
John Marshall

Construction Supervisor

First point of contact for many Victorian buyers and investors, guiding them through the purchase process and supporting the growth of the Victorian operation.
Tally Gao

Principal

Designing interiors for Auta since 2018, working across the group’s residential developments from concept through to completion.
Connie Zhang

Interior Designer

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