Elephant Advisory team and company overview
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Your business and property deserve a herd.

Your business and property deserve a herd.

Building a business is hard. You shouldnt have to do it alone. We help founders navigate the pressure of growth, make smarter financial decisions, and build real security through business and property.

Building a business is hard. You shouldnt have to do it alone. We help founders navigate the pressure of growth, make smarter financial decisions, and build real security through business and property.

Elephant Advisory team and company overview

Company Background

We help you build clarity, confidence and long-term wealth.

We help you build clarity, confidence and long-term wealth.

Elephant Advisory exists because long-term success is not built from one good decision it is built from a thousand small ones. As life and business get busier, trusted advice across property, business and finance becomes more important, not less. That is where our herd comes in.

Our accountants, mortgage brokers, bookkeepers and advisors work together under one roof, giving clients one connected plan instead of disconnected opinions. Whether you need tax and compliance, bookkeeping, business advisory, finance or a second opinion, we want to be the first call you make and the partner that stays with you for the long run.

Mission & Vision

Long-term advice for business, property and financial decisions that matter

Long-term advice for business, property and financial decisions that matter

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Mission

Vision

Our Mission

  • Give every client access to the kind of financial advice that used to be reserved for big businesses

  • Cut through the jargon and make complex decisions feel simple and clear

  • Blend strategy with genuine hands-on support so clients always know what to do next

  • Build long-term relationships that create real, lasting financial outcomes

Mission

Vision

Our Mission

  • Give every client access to the kind of financial advice that used to be reserved for big businesses

  • Cut through the jargon and make complex decisions feel simple and clear

  • Blend strategy with genuine hands-on support so clients always know what to do next

  • Build long-term relationships that create real, lasting financial outcomes

Mission & Vision

Long-term advice for business, property and financial decisions that matter

Mission

Vision

Our Mission

  • Give every client access to the kind of financial advice that used to be reserved for big businesses

  • Cut through the jargon and make complex decisions feel simple and clear

  • Blend strategy with genuine hands-on support so clients always know what to do next

  • Build long-term relationships that create real, lasting financial outcomes

KEY PERSONS

Meet the strategists, builders, and storytellers behind the herd.

Meet the strategists, builders, and storytellers behind the herd.

Shehan Wijayasinghe, Managing Director

Shehan Wijayasinghe

Managing Director

The Strategist

Leader of the herd. Shehan's career has spanned professional services, finance, banking, and strategy. He started Elephant to connect busy, ambitious people with the proactive financial advice they need to make great life decisions. He built the kind of firm he always wished existed - and then showed up in trackie-dacks to run it.

Shehan Wijayasinghe, Managing Director

Shehan Wijayasinghe

Managing Director

The Strategist

Leader of the herd. Shehan's career has spanned professional services, finance, banking, and strategy. He started Elephant to connect busy, ambitious people with the proactive financial advice they need to make great life decisions. He built the kind of firm he always wished existed - and then showed up in trackie-dacks to run it.

Gavin Hepponstall, Director and Head of Finance

Gavin Hepponstall

Director & Head of Finance

THE DEALMAKER

Gav is the person you want in your corner when it comes to property finance. After years in banking and motor trade finance, he joined Elephant early and never looked back. He's passionate about combining property and finance to help clients achieve their goals through tailored financial structuring, and he's very serious about snacks at meetings.

Gavin Hepponstall, Director and Head of Finance

Gavin Hepponstall

Director & Head of Finance

THE DEALMAKER

Gav is the person you want in your corner when it comes to property finance. After years in banking and motor trade finance, he joined Elephant early and never looked back. He's passionate about combining property and finance to help clients achieve their goals through tailored financial structuring, and he's very serious about snacks at meetings.

Sam Draper, Director and Head of Accounting

Sam Draper

Director & Head of Accounting

THE NUMBERS GUY

Sam is as passionate about people as he is about numbers. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he loves building long-term client relationships and providing holistic advice that helps people achieve both their business and personal goals. Problem-solving is his thing - which is handy in an industry that never stops changing.

Sam Draper, Director and Head of Accounting

Sam Draper

Director & Head of Accounting

THE NUMBERS GUY

Sam is as passionate about people as he is about numbers. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he loves building long-term client relationships and providing holistic advice that helps people achieve both their business and personal goals. Problem-solving is his thing - which is handy in an industry that never stops changing.

Oz Karabadjak, Director and Head of Accounting

Oz Karabadjak

Director & Head of Accounting

THE PERFECTIONIST

Oz calls accounting "the great art", and his clients would agree. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he joined Elephant to provide a more holistic service that covers every base of building wealth. He believes long-term relationships are the only way to get clients real results. When he's not at his desk, he's at the gym, on his bike, or fishing - ideally all three.

Oz Karabadjak, Director and Head of Accounting

Oz Karabadjak

Director & Head of Accounting

THE PERFECTIONIST

Oz calls accounting "the great art", and his clients would agree. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he joined Elephant to provide a more holistic service that covers every base of building wealth. He believes long-term relationships are the only way to get clients real results. When he's not at his desk, he's at the gym, on his bike, or fishing - ideally all three.

Mia Burgess, Director and Head of Marketing

Mia Burgess

Director & Head of Digital

The Storyteller

Mia is the driving force behind Elephant's marketing and the founder of Elephant Digital. With a background in social media strategy, brand storytelling, and creative direction, she helps businesses cut through the noise with clear, high-impact digital marketing. She leads Elephant Digital's team across content, campaigns, and creative - and shapes how the whole herd shows up online.

Mia Burgess, Director and Head of Marketing

Mia Burgess

Director & Head of Digital

The Storyteller

Mia is the driving force behind Elephant's marketing and the founder of Elephant Digital. With a background in social media strategy, brand storytelling, and creative direction, she helps businesses cut through the noise with clear, high-impact digital marketing. She leads Elephant Digital's team across content, campaigns, and creative - and shapes how the whole herd shows up online.

Marissa Moro, Director and Head of Bookkeeping

Marissa Moro

Director & Head of Bookkeeping

THE DETAIL QUEEN

Marissa has over six years of bookkeeping experience and a genuine passion for helping businesses take control of their finances. She's proactive, precise, and committed to making bookkeeping easy, accurate, and stress-free for every client she works with. Whether it's reconciling accounts, tracking cash flow, or streamlining financial systems, she's across the detail so you don't have to be.

Marissa Moro, Director and Head of Bookkeeping

Marissa Moro

Director & Head of Bookkeeping

THE DETAIL QUEEN

Marissa has over six years of bookkeeping experience and a genuine passion for helping businesses take control of their finances. She's proactive, precise, and committed to making bookkeeping easy, accurate, and stress-free for every client she works with. Whether it's reconciling accounts, tracking cash flow, or streamlining financial systems, she's across the detail so you don't have to be.

Mikaela Camilleri, Client Manager

Mikaela Camilleri

Client Manager

THE ORGANISER

With five years of experience across bookkeeping, finance management, and operational administration, Mikaela brings structure, clarity, and calm to every client she supports. She's methodical, detail-driven, and genuinely passionate about the transformation that comes from clean books and well-run systems. Outside of work she's a fitness lover with a sharp eye for fashion - and she brings both the discipline and the detail to everything she does.

Mikaela Camilleri, Client Manager

Mikaela Camilleri

Client Manager

THE ORGANISER

With five years of experience across bookkeeping, finance management, and operational administration, Mikaela brings structure, clarity, and calm to every client she supports. She's methodical, detail-driven, and genuinely passionate about the transformation that comes from clean books and well-run systems. Outside of work she's a fitness lover with a sharp eye for fashion - and she brings both the discipline and the detail to everything she does.

James Zois, Senior Accountant

James Zois

Senior Accountant

THE ALL-ROUNDER

James brings years of experience across taxation, financial reporting, and client advisory. His ability to simplify complex financial matters makes him a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals alike. He's known for his attention to detail, his good energy, and his genuine enjoyment of the work. Outside the office he's a fitness enthusiast, a coffee devotee, and very much a dog person.

James Zois, Senior Accountant

James Zois

Senior Accountant

THE ALL-ROUNDER

James brings years of experience across taxation, financial reporting, and client advisory. His ability to simplify complex financial matters makes him a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals alike. He's known for his attention to detail, his good energy, and his genuine enjoyment of the work. Outside the office he's a fitness enthusiast, a coffee devotee, and very much a dog person.

Rushdie Faizal, Country Manager at Elephant Teams

Rushdie Faizal

Country Manager, Elephant Teams

THE CONNECTOR

Based in Sri Lanka, Rushdie was one of Elephant's earliest team members after connecting with Shehan on LinkedIn. He now manages a team of 80+ covering finance, property research, accounting, and customer care. He's passionate about helping clients get what they need and being part of something that's genuinely growing. When he's offline, he's with his family - or on one of Sri Lanka's beaches, which he insists you need to visit. Just let him know you're coming and he'll sort the catering.

Rushdie Faizal, Country Manager at Elephant Teams

Rushdie Faizal

Country Manager, Elephant Teams

THE CONNECTOR

Based in Sri Lanka, Rushdie was one of Elephant's earliest team members after connecting with Shehan on LinkedIn. He now manages a team of 80+ covering finance, property research, accounting, and customer care. He's passionate about helping clients get what they need and being part of something that's genuinely growing. When he's offline, he's with his family - or on one of Sri Lanka's beaches, which he insists you need to visit. Just let him know you're coming and he'll sort the catering.

Georgia Upperton, Operations Manager

Georgia Upperton

Operations Manager

THE OPERATOR

Georgia brings a decade of experience across law, aviation, and design — including time as an Executive Assistant at leading law firms and as an International Flight Attendant with Emirates. At Elephant Teams, she keeps everything moving, coordinating people, processes, and priorities so nothing gets missed. She's a natural relationship-builder with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine investment in the people and clients around her.

Georgia Upperton, Operations Manager

Georgia Upperton

Operations Manager

THE OPERATOR

Georgia brings a decade of experience across law, aviation, and design — including time as an Executive Assistant at leading law firms and as an International Flight Attendant with Emirates. At Elephant Teams, she keeps everything moving, coordinating people, processes, and priorities so nothing gets missed. She's a natural relationship-builder with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine investment in the people and clients around her.

KEY PERSONS

Meet the strategists, builders, and storytellers behind the herd.

Shehan Wijayasinghe, Managing Director

Shehan Wijayasinghe

Managing Director

The Strategist

Leader of the herd. Shehan's career has spanned professional services, finance, banking, and strategy. He started Elephant to connect busy, ambitious people with the proactive financial advice they need to make great life decisions. He built the kind of firm he always wished existed - and then showed up in trackie-dacks to run it.

Gavin Hepponstall, Director and Head of Finance

Gavin Hepponstall

Director & Head of Finance

THE DEALMAKER

Gav is the person you want in your corner when it comes to property finance. After years in banking and motor trade finance, he joined Elephant early and never looked back. He's passionate about combining property and finance to help clients achieve their goals through tailored financial structuring, and he's very serious about snacks at meetings.

Sam Draper, Director and Head of Accounting

Sam Draper

Director & Head of Accounting

THE NUMBERS GUY

Sam is as passionate about people as he is about numbers. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he loves building long-term client relationships and providing holistic advice that helps people achieve both their business and personal goals. Problem-solving is his thing - which is handy in an industry that never stops changing.

Oz Karabadjak, Director and Head of Accounting

Oz Karabadjak

Director & Head of Accounting

THE PERFECTIONIST

Oz calls accounting "the great art", and his clients would agree. A CPA member and Xero specialist, he joined Elephant to provide a more holistic service that covers every base of building wealth. He believes long-term relationships are the only way to get clients real results. When he's not at his desk, he's at the gym, on his bike, or fishing - ideally all three.

Mia Burgess, Director and Head of Marketing

Mia Burgess

Director & Head of Digital

The Storyteller

Mia is the driving force behind Elephant's marketing and the founder of Elephant Digital. With a background in social media strategy, brand storytelling, and creative direction, she helps businesses cut through the noise with clear, high-impact digital marketing. She leads Elephant Digital's team across content, campaigns, and creative - and shapes how the whole herd shows up online.

Marissa Moro, Director and Head of Bookkeeping

Marissa Moro

Director & Head of Bookkeeping

THE DETAIL QUEEN

Marissa has over six years of bookkeeping experience and a genuine passion for helping businesses take control of their finances. She's proactive, precise, and committed to making bookkeeping easy, accurate, and stress-free for every client she works with. Whether it's reconciling accounts, tracking cash flow, or streamlining financial systems, she's across the detail so you don't have to be.

Mikaela Camilleri, Client Manager

Mikaela Camilleri

Client Manager

THE ORGANISER

With five years of experience across bookkeeping, finance management, and operational administration, Mikaela brings structure, clarity, and calm to every client she supports. She's methodical, detail-driven, and genuinely passionate about the transformation that comes from clean books and well-run systems. Outside of work she's a fitness lover with a sharp eye for fashion - and she brings both the discipline and the detail to everything she does.

James Zois, Senior Accountant

James Zois

Senior Accountant

THE ALL-ROUNDER

James brings years of experience across taxation, financial reporting, and client advisory. His ability to simplify complex financial matters makes him a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals alike. He's known for his attention to detail, his good energy, and his genuine enjoyment of the work. Outside the office he's a fitness enthusiast, a coffee devotee, and very much a dog person.

Rushdie Faizal, Country Manager at Elephant Teams

Rushdie Faizal

Country Manager, Elephant Teams

THE CONNECTOR

Based in Sri Lanka, Rushdie was one of Elephant's earliest team members after connecting with Shehan on LinkedIn. He now manages a team of 80+ covering finance, property research, accounting, and customer care. He's passionate about helping clients get what they need and being part of something that's genuinely growing. When he's offline, he's with his family - or on one of Sri Lanka's beaches, which he insists you need to visit. Just let him know you're coming and he'll sort the catering.

Georgia Upperton, Operations Manager

Georgia Upperton

Operations Manager

THE OPERATOR

Georgia brings a decade of experience across law, aviation, and design — including time as an Executive Assistant at leading law firms and as an International Flight Attendant with Emirates. At Elephant Teams, she keeps everything moving, coordinating people, processes, and priorities so nothing gets missed. She's a natural relationship-builder with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine investment in the people and clients around her.