About Us
Regional Motel Partners owns and operates leasehold motels in regional towns of Australia.
Our Story
Regional Motel Partners was established in 2024 for the specific purpose of acquiring and operating leasehold motels in large regional towns in east coast Australia.
The Company has appointed a leading industry operator on a long-term basis to add to market intelligence and help drive operational excellence of the Company. Our operator is a highly experienced in the motels and accommodation sector and is a proven performer in the motel sector. They have ‘cracked the code’ on which motels to buy and apply institutional practices to a cottage run industry.
The Company has committed to grow a portfolio of 15-20 motels over the next 5 years and then consider the suitability of an admission to the ASX or a trade sale.
Our Team
Jonathan Kriska
Director
Jonathan has over 25 years of experience in financial markets across both stockbroking and funds management, most of which has been focused on the property sector. His experience has spanned numerous roles including equities analysis, portfolio management, capital raising, and corporate advisory.
Between 2006 and 2018 he worked as an Equities Analyst (Property) for stockbroking groups such as Patersons Securities, Bell Potter, and Petra Capital, with a special focus on alternative real estate.
Prior to joining PURE, Jonathan spent four years working at Charter Hall as a Portfolio Manager of several funds which invested in listed property equities. He has also worked as a portfolio manager at PURE Asset Management.
Mike Henshaw
Director
Mike is also a Co-Founder of PURE Asset Management and has over 31 years’ experience in financial markets.
Prior to this role, Mike was the Head of Industrials Research and a member of the executive leadership team at Petra Capital. During his tenure at Petra Capital, Mike was involved in raising over $2 billion to assist emerging Australian companies in their growth aspirations. He has worked in senior roles as portfolio manager for the Thorney Investments family office and in several international organisations in London.
Tim Callan
Director
Tim is also a Co-Founder of PURE and has over 13 years’ experience in both buy and sell side roles within financial markets.
Prior to establishing PURE, Tim was a key member of the investment team at K2 Asset Management, progressing to Portfolio Management duties in 2012 within the K2 Australian Absolute Return, K2 Global High Alpha, and K2 Australian Small Cap Funds.
Prior to joining K2, Tim worked in Institutional Sales and Equity Research roles at Goldman Sachs. He also has an AFL background with a playing career spanning eight years with the Geelong and Western Bulldogs football clubs.