Our Team

ADVISORY TEAM

Azure Group’s advisory team specialises in the provision of strategic and transactional activities for its clients. Our team take a hands-on approach in managing the complex needs of your business, utilising best practice fundamentals to enable positive outcomes.

Our client reach is global and our experience enables us to manage: Unique transactions requiring expert advice; Complex financial modelling for business performance; Divestments and corporate restructuring; Mergers & Acquisitions; Succession Planning; Business Planning and Growth; Capital Raising at both Series A & B; Tax consulting and advisory.

Whether it be a simple transaction or a complex undertaking, Azure Group Advisors have the intelligence and practical experience to deliver superior results. Our office is in easy walking distance to Town Hall station or parking can be arranged with prior notice.

MICHAEL DERIN | Group Managing Partner

Michael is the founding partner of Azure Group and Azure Group's Technology specialist with over 25 years experience as a qualified Accountant within the Chartered and Commercial sector. Michael has worked with companies such as PWC, Compaq Financial Services and Oxley Corporate Group within a CFO capacity.

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KELLY MORGAN | Senior Client Partner

Kelly has over 25 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and is a Lead Client Partner heading up our Business Accounting and Accounting & Assurance divisions. Kelly aspires to work with passionate SME owners. By working closely with her clients, Kelly helps them to maximise opportunities in their business and assist them to achieve their goals.

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SHELLEY PETERS | Associate Director

Shelley Peters was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in July 2016 and holds Qualifications as a Chartered Accountant. Shelley brings a unique blend of commercial, legal and technical transformation skills to her client’s business.

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ANTHONY HARRIS | Corporate Advisor

Anthony Harris has 25 years experience in accounting and finance. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and an Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).

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TAX TEAM

Our team consists of more than 40 professionals, led by experienced Partners from both Big 4, Mid-Tier and boutique chartered environments with over 100 years' experience.

Our team understands what it takes to be an exceptional accountant and are given the tools to excel. We employee people that take pride in working in high performing environment and we reward them well. Azure Group team members are marked by their enthusiasm, intelligence, drive and commitment to achieve outstanding outcomes for their clients and their peers.

It’s this combined technical chartered and commercial tax expertise that enables us to deliver a superior client experience.

TANYA MORAN | Senior Client Partner

Tanya is a Senior Partner and the Lead Taxation Partner of Azure Group. She has more than 20 years' experience working with a large array of businesses from small accounting firms to large international corporations.

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GRANT ELLIS | Associate Director

Grant Ellis is an Associate Director in tax working with private clients. Grant has more than 20 years’ experience in taxation, including 18 years’ experience working for a variety of different chartered accounting firms. This includes, the big 4, mid-tier, and boutique firms.

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MICHAEL DERIN | Group Managing Partner

Michael is the founding partner of Azure Group and Azure Group's Technology specialist with over 25 years experience as a qualified Accountant within the Chartered and Commercial sector. Michael has worked with companies such as PWC, Compaq Financial Services and Oxley Corporate Group within a CFO capacity.

mderin@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Michael Derin

TIMOTHY QUINN | Senior Manager

Timothy is a qualified Chartered Accountant who specialises in all aspects of Accounting & Assurance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Laws and has over 10 years’ experience in the accounting sector. As Azure Group's Senior Manager, Technology & International Clients, his interest is in solving complex compliance issues and he is keen adopter of new technologies – utilising these efficiently to simplify compliance in order to focus on adding value for his clients.

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MILKA WENAS | Government Grant Specialist

Milka Wenas is the Grant Specialist appointed to support your business. With degree qualifications in Engineering Milka spent over 5 years with AusIndustry in their compliance division working directly with businesses in support of reviewing their Government Grant lodgements.

mwenas@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Milka Wenas

KELLY MORGAN | Senior Client Partner

Kelly has over 25 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and is a Senior Client Partner heading up our Business Accounting and Accounting & Assurance divisions. Kelly aspires to work with passionate business owners. By working closely with her clients, Kelly helps them to maximise opportunities in their business and assist them to achieve their goals.

kmorgan@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Kelly Morgan

STEPHANIE LIU | China Managing Partner

Stephanie Liu is the managing partner of Azure Group Chartered Accountants – China office and currently sitting on the board of AustCham Shanghai. Before she transferred to China in 2012, she has supported numerous multinational clients to set up businesses in Australia and managed their Australian accounting and tax affairs. In her current role with Azure Group China office, she helps foreign businesses to understand the China markets and supports foreign businesses’ finance, Tax, HR and internal control functions in China.

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SUNNY FAN | Accounting and Tax Manager

Sunny Fan joined Azure Group China in 2013 and has over 13 years experience as an Accounting and Tax Manager and helps our clients with business setup, ongoing accounting and tax compliance and advice. She is also expertizing in financial ratio and financial statement analysis to find out the business problem behind the financial figure, in the meanwhile, providing the proper suggestion and solutions.

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BUSINESS ACCOUNTING TEAM

Our business accounting team comes from varying backgrounds in both the chartered and commercial arenas. Our team are all locally trained and educated and are given regular training and development in best practice financial management.

We believe in delivering remarkable outcomes for our clients by taking the time to understand where they have been, where they are now and where they want to be. Our Business Accounting team uphold a reputation for being a proactive, hands-on team that delivers smart, innovative and revolutionary services to match the demanding needs of today’s business.

We work hard to attract, retain and develop people who show the same ethos and passion. Azure Group team members are marked by their enthusiasm, intelligence, drive and commitment to achieve outstanding outcomes for their clients and their peers.

KELLY MORGAN | Senior Client Partner

Kelly has over 25 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and is a Lead Client Partner heading up our Business Accounting and Accounting & Assurance divisions. Kelly aspires to work with passionate SME owners. By working closely with her clients, Kelly helps them to maximise opportunities in their business and assist them to achieve their goals.

kmorgan@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Kelly Morgan

KARIN DARCY | Senior Manager

Karin is an experienced finance and operations professional that is passionate about working closely with SME business owners to help them achieve their business goals by introducing innovative solutions to their accounting function. As the Senior Business Accounting Manager Karin has had the opportunity to dive into range of Australian and international businesses.

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ANTHONY HARRIS | Corporate Advisor

Anthony Harris has 25 years experience in accounting and finance. He is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and an Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).

aharris@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Anthony Harris

SUNNY FAN | Accounting and Tax Manager

Sunny Fan joined Azure Group China in 2013 and has over 13 years experience as an Accounting and Tax Manager and helps our clients with business setup, ongoing accounting and tax compliance and advice. She is also expertizing in financial ratio and financial statement analysis to find out the business problem behind the financial figure, in the meanwhile, providing the proper suggestion and solutions.

sfan@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Sunny Fan

WEALTH TEAM

Lead by an experienced adviser, Azure Group Wealth show a passion and commitment in helping business owners and their families create sustainable wealth into the future.

NORMAN HOWE | Wealth Managing Partner

Norman has operated in the Financial Services Industry for more than 30 years and is an expert in holistic wealth management including investment, financial and life planning, asset protection insurance and personal succession. Norman prides himself on delivering premium professional service to his clients.

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DAVID KAPCEJEVS | Wealth Senior Private Client Advisor

David is a Private Client Adviser specialising in investments and financial markets. David has 20 years’ experience in financial services having worked at Westpac, Perpetual and Ord Minnett. David has experience in providing tailored advice to High Net Worth individuals and families to achieve their investment and personal goals.

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AARON HORNSBY | Finance Broker

Aaron Hornsby is our Specialist in Lending with over 18 years banking industry experience and is registered as a Finance Broker with the MFAA. Aaron aims to provide quality high level service educating and guiding people through the maze of lenders and products, equipping clients with the confidence they need to make informed decisions.

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CHINA TEAM

Azure's Group China team combines senior hands-on commercial skills and chartered accounting technical skills to deliver expert solutions.

Our team resides in both China and Australia to support the demanding needs of our client’s cross-border requirements and are involved in ongoing technical training to keep up-to-date with changes in tax, accounting and statutory laws and standards.

Whether you are seeking corporate advisory or tax expertise, you will be managed by an experienced team with a depth of experience in both jurisdictions.

STEPHANIE LIU | China Managing Partner

Stephanie Liu is the managing partner of Azure Group Chartered Accountants – China office and currently sitting on the board of AustCham Shanghai. Before she transferred to China in 2012, she has supported numerous multinational clients to set up businesses in Australia and managed their Australian accounting and tax affairs. In her current role with Azure Group China office, she helps foreign businesses to understand the China markets and supports foreign businesses’ finance, Tax, HR and internal control functions in China.

sliu@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Stephanie Liu

SUNNY FAN | Accounting and Tax Manager

Sunny Fan joined Azure Group China in 2013 and has over 13 years experience as an Accounting and Tax Manager and helps our clients with business setup, ongoing accounting and tax compliance and advice. She is also expertizing in financial ratio and financial statement analysis to find out the business problem behind the financial figure, in the meanwhile, providing the proper suggestion and solutions.

sfan@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Sunny Fan