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Tinus Potgieter

Tinus Potgieter

0435 448 417
tinus@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Fluent English, Afrikaans

Business Sales

I’m Tinus Potgieter, a Gold Coast Business Broker, Certified Professional Business Broker (CPBB), AIBB member, and holder of a full Queensland Real Estate Licence (No. 4817901). Based in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, I service business owners across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and South East Queensland. I specialise in manufacturing, light industrial, B2B products and services, wholesale and distribution, and niche business sales — focusing on structured, well-managed transactions that actually settle, not just listings that sit on the market. Completed sales span B2B products and services, e-commerce, and equipment hire and rental.

Alongside brokerage, I am a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with executive-level experience in mergers, acquisitions, and business disposals within a large, diversified listed group across retail, food, agribusiness, automotive, petroleum, horticulture, and forestry. That background allows me to prepare businesses properly, present defensible financials, manage due diligence professionally, and negotiate with confidence. As part of Gold Coast Business Brokers (est. 2004, $500m+ in completed sales), I combine personal accountability with proven systems and buyer reach to deliver transparent, integrity-driven outcomes.

Email, text, or call me directly. Confidential, no obligation, no pressure.

May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Tinus Potgieter

Rumsha Mahmood

Rumsha Mahmood

0489 226 470
rumsha@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent Urdu, Hindi, English

Rumsha Mahmood brings nine years of corporate experience across HR, strategy, insurance, powers, mining, and digital businesses. She holds a Queensland Real Estate License and a degree in Business Administration. Rumsha prioritises a client-first approach, managing every detail to help business owners achieve the best value for their business.

May 28, 2025 Comments Off on Rumsha Mahmood

Alex Cernoy

Alex Cernoy

0459 424 777 | alex@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales | Mergers & Acquisitions

Fluent English

Alex Cernoy has over 20 years of experience as a business broker across South East Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. With a corporate background in IT and Telecommunications, Alex has owned and managed multiple IT&T firms. He has successfully completed mergers and acquisitions exceeding $90 million, including major lighting distribution, electrical contracting, and tyre businesses. Alex provides professional guidance and structured strategies to help clients achieve optimal outcomes in business sales.

March 24, 2020 Comments Off on Alex Cernoy

Jeevesh Thaman

Jeevesh Thaman

0451 559 383
jeevesh@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent English, Hindi, Indian, Punjabi

Jeevesh Thaman combines extensive business ownership experience with a strong network in the Indian community locally and internationally. He has owned businesses including Nandos and consulted in IT and Communications with Apple and IBM. Jeevesh’s exceptional customer service, business acumen, and energetic personality help him connect buyers and sellers effectively and achieve outstanding results.

July 8, 2021 Comments Off on Jeevesh Thaman

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

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

Naoko Arase

Naoko Arase

0478 772 228 | naoko@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent English, Japanese, Mandarin

Naoko Arase specialises in Management Rights and hospitality business sales. She has extensive contacts within the Japanese community locally and abroad and is known for successfully facilitating business transactions in these markets. Naoko’s expertise ensures smooth, profitable outcomes for both buyers and sellers, particularly in hospitality and management rights sectors.

August 9, 2022 Comments Off on Naoko Arase

Kristina Andreassen

Kristina Andreassen

0429 537 908 | kristina@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Kristina Andreassen brings over 15 years of business ownership and industry experience. She understands the pressures business owners face when selling and is passionate about helping clients bring their businesses to market. Kristina focuses on achieving win-win outcomes for both buyers and sellers, providing high-level service, trust, and professionalism throughout the sales process.

August 29, 2022 Comments Off on Kristina Andreassen

Amy Wan

Amy Wan

0498 229 813
amy@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Amy Wan started her property consultancy career in China and later founded her own real estate business with two branches, achieving annual turnovers of around AUD$2 million. She has developed a well-connected network within the Chinese community locally and internationally, consistently finding buyers for clients’ businesses. Amy focuses on nurturing relationships, delivering results, and providing personalised guidance throughout the sales process.

August 30, 2022 Comments Off on Amy Wan

Peter Iffland

Peter Iffland

0425 216 162
peter@goldcoastbusinessbrokers.com.au

Business Sales

Fluent English

Peter Iffland offers decades of expertise in business sales and corporate advisory. He guides sellers through complex transactions with clear, actionable advice, focusing on achieving maximum return for clients. Peter combines industry knowledge, negotiation skills, and practical solutions to deliver consistent results.

November 30, 2019 Comments Off on Peter Iffland
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