Our Team

Anthony Papas

Founder & Director – Licensee in charge of Business

With a background in senior sales and business management, I have been in the Australian business broking industry since 2006. In that time I have helped change the future of many businesses and the lives of many people.
I spent many years in retail and hospitality before founding ABBA Group, but now manage business transactions across all industry sectors.
Today, I am proud to be creating wealth for more clients with the inspiring ABBA Group team beside me.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Bruce Irvine

Executive Partner & Senior Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

I began my working life in accounting, qualifying as both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Management accountant in South Africa in the 1990’s. I then spent some time working in an industrial finance bank before moving away from accounting into a marketing and business development role in a large stevedoring company. I immigrated to Australia in 2006 and acquired an Australian manufactured brand of vitamin supplements which I on sold several years later. I have worked as a business consultant and business broker since 2013.

Phone: 1300 064 944

John Emmery

Licensed Agent

My background is in Senior Marketing and Sales on four continents with the Colgate-Palmolive Company, finally as Marketing Director in Germany.

Two decades of owning and managing seven retail businesses followed.

In the past three years, I have helped develop the Off-Market Division at the ABBA Group. Most of our focus has been in the Property space, handling existing and development projects in commercial and residential sectors.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Ingrid Postema

Business Advisor, Corporate Team – Licensed Agent

With 27 years’ experience in various roles from executive management, to NFP Board Director and independent consultant – I have experience across a wide range of organisation types and industries including new technologies, farming/aquaculture, health, biotech, high tech manufacturing and property.  During this time, I have been involved with business and property acquisitions, property development, due diligence, negotiating debt and equity funding, growth strategies and exit planning to maximize value.

I look forward to assisting investors and business owners with their investment and business strategies for growth or new horizons with Abba Group.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Eva Papas

Marketing Manager

With international marketing and communications experience at a global data and consultancy agency, I bring with me extensive knowledge of effective cross-cultural communication strategies.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Eddie Spurr

Licensee Partner & Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

ABBA Group’s Broker of the Year for 2023, 2024 and 2025, Eddie brings more than 27 years of strategic, commercial and financial experience to his role with ABBA Group.

Following his initial accounting career with Ernst & Young Sydney, Eddie has provided strategic, commercial and Financial services to high-profile corporations across the Pharmaceutical, ERP Software, Consumer Goods, Retail, Hospitality and Food Service industries.

Throughout his career, Eddie has particularly enjoyed collaborating with Operations, Business Development, Sales and Executive teams to identify new business opportunities and facilitate organic growth.
Having gained a deep appreciation for the hard work, commitment and dedication required to build and operate a successful business, Eddie is passionate about representing business owners’ best interests and achieving outstanding outcomes for them.

Working with ABBA Group, Eddie is highly committed to delivering the best possible results for his clients, drawing on his extensive commercial experience, financial expertise and understanding of what it takes to successfully buy or sell a business.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Colin Drew

Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

I began my working life in South Africa where I qualified as both a Chartered Accountant and a Lawyer, specialising in M&A law. Later I moved into M&A advisory, where I worked for a number of M&A boutiques and South African domestic banks before ending up at Barclays where I headed up Consumer & Industrials, in Investment Banking, for the Africa region.

In Australia I worked for Deloitte, in Turnaround & Restructuring and in Corporate Finance Advisory. I also do buyside work in Australia for The Bidvest Group, which is based in in South Africa.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Jun Chung

Licensee Partner & Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

As a member of the ABBA Group team as well as a current business owner and director in the hospitality industry, I understand and assist clients needs.

I have 20 years’ experience in the airline industry where I developed communication and client relationship skills, as well as the full knowledge in food and beverage industry. Within this time I have travelled to various countries and have seen and experienced different types of business markets around the world.

My goal with ABBA Group is to assist business owners and investors to achieve their goal by representing their best interests every step of the way.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Geoff Harrison

Senior Advisor, Strategy and Business Development – Licensed Agent

I look forward to leading the latest stage in the expansion of the ABBA Group, by introducing Queensland investors and business owners to the attributes of the highly successful ABBA Group Team.

I commenced my working life as a Telecommunication Technician and successfully built the largest telecommunications sales and service business in Central and Northern NSW.

I used the valuable experience I gained in sales, service and senior management to excel in other industry sectors including Retail, Wholesale, Hospitality, Software Development and 11 years in Real Estate.

I have 20 years’ experience in Franchising, including 11 years as the Franchisor responsible for expansion and support of entities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
My last few years have been spent as a successful Business Broker, dedicated to helping investors and business owners achieve their business and financial objectives.

Providing my clients with the best possible service, has always been the foremost ingredient to my continued success, along with the unique ability of being able to adapt and understand my client’s needs and business irrespective of their industry.

As a member of the ABBA Group Team, my goal is to build a dynamic like-minded team, who will always give the best service possible and succeed in ensuring ABBA Group continue to be top of mind for investor and business owners.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Kenneth Ju

Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

Before I joined ABBA Group, I had worked as a finance director in both Korea and Australia, in charge of a variety of venture investments and divestments, M&A deals and portfolio management for over 20 years in various firms, such as private equity funds, venture capital companies and an Australian space launch venture. More recently, as a sea-change business, I ran my own business in the hospitality industry for the past 12 years. Additional to my expertise in managing large corporations, this hospitality experience equipped me with a wealth of knowledge and experience necessary for a successful operation of small to medium businesses.

Sometimes business transactions may involve a frustrating and complex process, where the capacity to identify and evaluate the potential opportunities and risks is crucial. Having been in the professional management role, entrepreneur, business owner and a client myself, I could fully understand my clients’ needs and proactively seek out the best options that suit their interests with ABBA team.

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Phone: 1300 064 944

George Nicolaides

Business Advisor – Licensed Agent

With over 20 years of experience in wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing—ranging from family-owned enterprises to global corporations—I bring a practical, hands-on understanding of what it takes to build, grow, and eventually transition a business.

My background in sales, business development, and management has given me a proven track record of securing new growth opportunities while nurturing long-term client relationships. I’ve always believed that success lies in truly understanding a client’s needs and working collaboratively to achieve the best outcome—and that belief is now the foundation of my work as a business broker at ABBA Group.

Whether you’re planning your next chapter or simply exploring your options, my goal is to guide you through the business sale process with transparency, insight, and a results-driven approach. I know what it takes to close deals and create value — let’s work together to make your next move the right one.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Nisara Raksayot

Business Advisor – Assistant Agent

Having over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry in Australia as a manager and also as a partner, I have developed communication and relationship skills. My strength is my understanding of buyers and sellers in the Food and Beverage industry.

I also have an active connection with the Thai community where I can assist in the connection between Thai and Australian businesses.

Phone: 1300 064 944

Samuel Quach

Business Advisor

Samuel Quach is a highly motivated and results-driven sales professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in sales, direct marketing, and business development. With a customer-centric approach, Samuel excels in building strong, lasting relationships and delivering exceptional results. As a licensed real estate agent for over a decade, he has honed his expertise in the property market, helping clients navigate complex transactions with ease. Prior to his career in real estate, Samuel spent 15 years in business-to-business sales, gaining a deep understanding of client needs and delivering tailored solutions. Samuel has also worked with a leading mergers and acquisitions firm, specialising in transactions within the healthcare sector. He has a wealth of experience in client acquisition and deal facilitation and his ability to effectively identify opportunities and drive successful transactions has made him a valuable asset in the mergers and acquisitions field. With a proven track record of success, Samuel combines his extensive sales background with a keen understanding of business dynamics to consistently exceed client expectations and achieve business growth.

Phone: 1300 064 944