About Us – SDA Boots

Our Story

PNP Group are a leading Australian, multi-award winning, family-owned business that provides bespoke building and construction solutions and management.

From compliance roots to award-winning SDA

Founded in 2014 by Eva and Marcus Pavlakis, PNP Group originally began as a compliance-focused business, supporting organisations with auditing, conformance and sector-specific quality assurance, particularly in aged care and disabilities services.

In 2019, recognising a significant gap in the delivery and quality of modifications and accessible housing, PNP Constructions was launched to offer purpose-built solutions in Complex Home Modifications and, later, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). From its inception, the construction division was guided by Marcus's extensive building experience, Eva's engineering expertise and the couple's shared compliance background, ensuring every project met clients' needs and expectations in addition to clinical and regulatory requirements.

Meet the Founders

Our Vision Comes To Life

Marcus Pavlakis

Co-Founder & Projects Director

Marcus Pavlakis is a seasoned construction and infrastructure leader with over 30 years of experience across the building, civil, and compliance sectors.

He has overseen the delivery of major government, residential, and disability housing projects, bringing deep operational knowledge in project management, risk control, and regulatory alignment. Marcus has held senior roles within both public-private partnership programs and industry advisory groups, and has led national workforce and capability initiatives in collaboration with peak bodies such as WTIA, MBA, and CCF.

As Co-Founder and Projects Director, Marcus leads the design and construction strategy for the SDA B.O.O.T.S program, ensuring each development meets the highest standards of accessibility, build quality, and compliance. He provides input on delivery risk, lifecycle management, and operational performance to support long-term investment value and participant outcomes.

Eva Pavlakis

Co-Founder & Director, Operational Assurance

Eva Pavlakis is a multidisciplinary leader with over 20 years of experience across engineering, construction, regulatory compliance, and organisational governance. She holds directorships across multiple PNP Group entities and plays a pivotal role in managing operational assurance and internal systems across the Group.

Eva is a certified Lead Auditor with extensive experience in compliance audits and risk frameworks, particularly in the construction and disability housing sectors. She is also a member of Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), contributing to best practice leadership across technical and governance domains.

Her governance credentials and cross-sector experience underpin PNP Group's alignment with corporate governance and system requirements.

Governance

Advisory Board & Investment Committee

Independent governance for sustainable investment and participant-driven outcomes. Together with Founders Eva and Marcus Pavlakis, the SDA B.O.O.T.S Advisory Board and Investment Committee ensures the Fund operates with integrity, transparency, and independence.

Rick Fitzpatrick

Director Investments, PNP Property Holdings & Investments — Investment & Governance Advisory Committee Member

Rick Fitzpatrick is a respected financial expert with over three decades of experience in accounting, taxation, audit, and corporate governance. He has worked extensively across construction, health, aged care, and disability sectors, advising on compliance, risk management, and sustainable business growth.

As a Director and member of the Investment & Governance Advisory Committee, Rick provides financial oversight, risk review, and assurance to support the SDA B.O.O.T.S investment framework.

Chris Krotiris

Director, CK Finance & Advisory — Investment & Governance Advisory Committee Member

A Chartered Accountant and strategic advisor, Chris Krotiris has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, executive leadership, and business.

Having served as CFO and CEO within the construction industry, Chris now advises businesses on funding strategies and risk. As part of the Advisory Committee, he contributes his expertise in financial structuring, performance frameworks, and strategic risk management for the SDA B.O.O.T.S program.

George Elmassian

Principal Lawyer, GKE Lawyers — Legal Advisor & Investment & Governance Advisory Committee Member

George is an experienced solicitor with over 30 years of practice in commercial, property, and dispute resolution law. He has represented property developers, investors, and private clients in complex legal matters, including construction litigation and regulatory compliance.

As an Advisory Committee member, George supports legal due diligence, compliance review, and strategic risk oversight for the SDA B.O.O.T.S investment structure.

Oversight

Investment selection, fund management, and performance.

Review

Governance, compliance, and financial reporting.

Independence

Strengthening investor confidence through independent oversight.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Giving back

Paralympics Australia

$10,000 donated to Paralympics Australia for every property we deliver.

Women in STEM

Active sponsor of women-in-STEM programs across architecture, engineering and construction.

Children's Cancer Institute

Long-standing supporter of paediatric cancer research in Australia.

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