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Sean Boyd

Sean Boyd

0420 240 444
sean@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Fluent English

Business Sales

Sean brings extensive real world experience and strategic insight to every transaction. A seasoned business operator, he founded and led his successful ICT consultancy for over a decade, steering it through substantial organic growth, complex acquisitions, and a high value sale to an ASX-listed company. His operational expertise spans sectors such as customer support, mining, import/export, logistics, and manufacturing.

Sean’s broad hands on experience positions him uniquely to understand diverse industries and perspectives on both sides of the negotiation table. He provides clear, strategic guidance drawn from firsthand experience with acquisitions, sales and due diligence — critical factors that frequently determine the success or failure of a deal.

Known for his pragmatic approach, Sean blends market insights with practical know how essential for closing successful transactions. As a Sydney 2000 Olympian, he applies a high-performance mindset and dedication to excellence in every engagement.

Considering selling your business or making a strategic acquisition? Connect with Sean today for a casual, no-obligation coffee or call to discuss your goals.

May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Sean Boyd

Rumsha Mahmood

Rumsha Mahmood

0489 226 470
rumsha@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent Urdu, Hindi, English

Hi, I am Rumsha Mahmood and I live in the beautiful Gold Coast. I come from HR and strategy background, with a degree in Business Administration and experience of 9 years. During this time I have served in the corporate sector, insurance industry, powers and mining and digital businesses.

Selling your business can be a daunting exercise! And truth be told it sure is! But I make it simple as!! With extensive experience, full QLD Real Estate License and a deep understanding of Brisbane and Gold Coast market, I’m committed to helping you achieve the best value for your business. My client-first approach ensures that your unique needs are prioritized, and every detail is handled with care.

May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Rumsha Mahmood

Amy Wan

Amy Wan

Amy started her property consultancy career in 2001 and worked with a very prominent real estate agency with over 500 branches across China.

During that time, she was based in Shenzhen China and was fortunately and repeatedly selected as the “best saleswoman of the year”.

Amy started her own Real Estate business in 2005 and had two branches in one suburb in Shenzhen with around 30 sales persons working for her. She successfully built up the business to being one of the major players in the area with annual turnover of approx. AUD$2million.

Her working philosophy is to nurture rapport with all her buyers and sellers and continuously connect with them even long after their related sales transactions are finished. Besides, she always likes to help them with non-business matters and treat them like her friends. As a result, she has successfully built up a network of connections with most of her businesses based on referrals.

Amy has a deep and well connected network within the Chinese community both locally and abroad and seems to magically find buyers for every business whether it’s for her own client or one of our other team members!

Amy is a highly motivated person and looks forward to helping connect you with the right results.

Amy Wan | 0498 229 823 | amy@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

August 30, 2022 Comments Off on Amy Wan

Kristina Andreassen

Kristina Andreassen

Fluent English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

As a current and previous business owner, Kristina brings with her over 15 years experience in multiple industries. She has a deep love and understanding for local business after spending almost 20 years on the Gold Coast. She truly understands the pressures business owners face during the process of selling a business, and she is passionate about helping business owners bring their business to market. She is committed to achieving a win-win outcome for both buyer and seller, and her ultimate goal is to offer the highest possible level of service, trust and professionalism.

Kristina is enthusiastic and loves helping buyers and sellers find a match and has successfully done so with outstanding results!

She has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Kristina Andreassen | 0429 537 908 | kristina@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

August 29, 2022 Comments Off on Kristina Andreassen

Naoko Arase

Naoko Arase

Fluent English, Japanese, Mandarin

Naoko is extremely experienced in Management Rights and has extensive contacts in the Japanese community both locally and abroad. She has proved to be extremely successful in business sales particularly in hospitality, management rights and general business and has become the “go to” Business Broker when it comes to selling within the Japanese and Asian community.

Naoko Arase | 0478 772 228 | naoko@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

August 9, 2022 Comments Off on Naoko Arase

Henry Chow

Henry Chow

Fluent English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Henry was the sole founder of CarrierNet Corporation which was merged into the Ariane Group in 2006 and listed on the Singapore Exchange. The Company was renamed as CarrietNet Global Limited in 2008.

Henry has completed transactions in many countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, USA, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Pakistan, Zambia, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Nepal, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Dubai, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Thailand. The aggregate transaction size of all the deals that Henry has worked on exceeds US$100 million.

Henry has built strong relationships with a large number of relevant business people and organizations in many Asian countries. He has also developed an intimate understanding of how business is conducted in these countries.

From 2001 to 2010, he was then Chief Executive Director of CarrierNet where he led the products, sales, business development and commercial operations of the business. Through a successful merger and acquisition transaction, CarrierNet was renamed as CarrierNet Global Limited, listed on the CATALST board of the Singapore Stock Exchange in February 2008. Henry was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of CarrierNet Global Limited where he was primarily responsible for driving the Group’s vision, growth and profitability, and held a key role in executing the business plan, driving sales performance and building strategic alliances.

From 2011 onwards, Henry acts as the Chairman and Executive Director of Cacola International Furniture Limited which is a Singaporean Main Board listed company and he was responsible for charting and implementing new business strategies and setting an innovative direction for the future of the Group.

Henry has years of experience in capital markets, finance and information technology industries through his works at ANZ Bank, National Australia Bank, Hong Kong Telecom, Sterling Commerce, South China Group, Indonesian based PT. Atlasat Solusindo Group, CarrierNet Corporation Limited, Primax Investment and Capital Limited. Henry was one of the founding directors of the Indonesian PT. Atlasat Solusindo Group and he founded Hong Kong based CarrierNet Corp. Limited in 2001, a licensed telecom and IP based carrier offering discounted niche routes to global markets.

Henry graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Computer Science degree.

Henry is heads and shoulders above the rest when it comes to selling within the Asian community both locally and abroad!

 

Henry Chow | 0421 040 857 | henry@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

April 15, 2022 Comments Off on Henry Chow

Lani Bacaling

Lani Bacaling

Lani is our Executive Assistant and has a background as a Chartered Accountant. She is the duck floating on the lake with her legs paddling madly under the water. She makes us all look good with her efficiency, ability to multi-task and understanding of all parts to the business.

January 21, 2022 Comments Off on Lani Bacaling

Jeevesh Thaman

Jeevesh Thaman

Fluent English, Hindi, Indian, Punjabi

Jeevesh is a gun salesman and has a hardworking ethic! He has extremely strong contacts within the Indian community both locally and abroad.

Jeevesh has owned his own businesses including the popular restaurant Nandos and has consulted in IT and Communications within Apple and IBM.

His outstanding customer service skills, business acumen and bubbly personality makes him an instant hit with Sellers, Buyers and our Team!

Jeevesh Thaman | 0451 559 383 | jeevesh@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

July 8, 2021 Comments Off on Jeevesh Thaman

Alex Cernoy

Alex Cernoy

Alex started as a business broker some 20 years ago. He has worked with major brokerages in South East Queensland during that time, as well as interstate. He holds Real Estate Licences in Queensland and Victoria and has a corporate background in IT and Telecommunications (IT&T) having owned and managed various IT&T firms. Alex is very professional and experienced in all areas of business and looks after South-East Queensland including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Alex has sold and consulted in mergers and acquisitions in excess $90 million which included major Lighting Distribution Businesses, Large Electrical contracting Businesses, and Major Tyre Businesses.

Alex Cernoy | 0459 424 777 | alex@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

March 24, 2020 Comments Off on Alex Cernoy

Michael Iffland

Michael Iffland

0401 317 322
michael@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Consultant

Fluent English

Michael has been groomed into business sales from the moment he hit high school with parents who own and operate a successful business brokerage, always contributing to discussions around the dinner table and keen to help piece together deals his whole life. If you are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic agent to work with, Michael is your best choice!

May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Michael Iffland
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