Meet the team
We have quality people at every level to achieve our key objective of exceeding our customers’ expectations. We are proud to have managers from inside and outside the cleaning industry, believing this blend gives us an edge through the combination of hands-on experience and best practices. Many of our team have international experience delivering services to premium assets and events, providing Cirka with a fresh approach and an extensive global network.Advisory Board
Matthew Bond
Executive Chairman
As our founder, Matthew is responsible for Cirka’s strategy, overall performance and relationship management of all stakeholders.
With a hands-on approach, Matthew is actively involved in the business's day-to-day operations, maintaining an unwavering client-centric focus to ensure effective new business transition & maintenance of strong customer satisfaction and relationships.
Rebecca Bond
Executive Director
Rebecca is responsible for setting our growth strategy and overseeing our market analysis and branding requirements. As a member of the Board, she is involved with developing the strategic direction of the business.
She has extensive experience in sales and marketing with a leading multinational firm in the FMCG industry.
Pat Donato
Chief Executive Officer
Pat’s role is to lead Cirka’s management team through the next growth phase, design and deliver the new market-led strategy, develop talent, deliver strong client outcomes, and drive robust financial performance.
Pat has over 30 years of professional services experience, working with large corporations across many industries.
David Buckley
Advisory Board Member
David Buckley is a highly experienced commercial advisor who is guiding our team on corporate strategy and the delivery of sustainable growth. David is currently a Partner of Fordham Business Advisors.
Leadership Team
Howard Lacy
Chief Financial Officer
Howard is the Chief Financial Officer at Cirka. He recently joined the new position and is responsible for Business Planning, funding, accounting and tax, treasury and business control frameworks.
Howard is an experienced Executive and Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in large and small complex businesses across several industries and having deep mergers and acquisitions experience.
Con Katsinas
Group Executive – Network Business & Specialist Segments
A senior leader with 35+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial cleaning, and facility services. Con has led national growth strategies and will drive Cirka’s NSW operations with a clear focus on client value, operational excellence, and results.
Emma Yee
Group Executive - Catering, Residential & Home Care
Emma is an experienced leader across the hospitality, aged care, and facilities services sectors, with more than 25 years’ industry experience. She previously served as CEO of Peter Rowland Catering and has extensive expertise in delivering services in the aged care sector. In her current role, Emma leads Cirka’s Catering, Residential & Home Care, and Commercial Victoria operations, driving service excellence, client partnerships, and business growth.
Marc Fitcher
Group Executive – Education & Events
Marc is responsible for leading Cirka’s Events and Education sectors, in addition to overseeing Commercial operations across SA, NT & WA. In this key leadership role, he oversees client service delivery, operational performance, business growth, and the development of strong client partnerships across multiple sectors. With over 15 years’ experience, Marc has a strong background in commercial & facilities management across complex environments.
Kate Smith
EGM – People & Culture
Kate is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Cirka’s HR function. This includes people processes to support the entire employee life cycle, training and development, employee well-being and team engagement.
Kate has over 20 years of HR experience working in the public and private sectors. Kate is pragmatic in approach, commercially focused and driven to deliver results.
Daniel Rowe
EGM - Sustainability & Resilience
Daniel is Cirka's Sustainability & Resilience EGM. His role includes developing and leading the sustainability and community engagement functions to support our clients and guide Cirka's ongoing commitment to growing as a sustainable and socially responsible business. Daniel has worked in major events, leading the sustainability and social responsibility strategy at Victoria Racing Club and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Jason King
EGM - Brand & Markets
Jason leads the Brand & Markets function and brings over 26 years of industry experience. Working closely with the Group Executive and operational teams to drive strategic growth across diverse market sectors, applying strong governance, disciplined processes and commercial expertise to deliver operational sustainable, value-for-money outcomes and enduring client partnerships.
Alex Malinov
EGM - Technology & Transformation
Alex is our EGM of Technology & Transformation. In this key leadership role, he is responsible for leading and executing strategic business plans to meet the company's technological needs.
Alex has a wealth of experience in IT management and strategic planning from both the UK and Australia. He is an expert in implementing a robust IT Strategy underpinned by strong infrastructure and cyber-security, leading ERP system upgrades and driving technology change.
Dave Smith
General Manager (Education)
Dave Smith leads Cirka’s education portfolio and manages the La Trobe University contract. With more than 20 years of experience in tertiary education cleaning services, he brings extensive expertise in operational leadership, sustainability, safety, workforce development, and continuous improvement.
Fernanda Borges
General Manager (Venues & Events)
Fernanda brings a strong blend of operational leadership, client-focused service delivery, and meticulous quality oversight across the venues & events sector. Since joining Cirka in 2021, Fernanda has progressed through several operational leadership roles, building extensive experience in team leadership, service delivery, and maintaining high presentation standards. She is recognised for her collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Nipuna Hettiarachchi
General Manager (Aged Care, Healthcare & Commercial VIC)
Nipuna joined Cirka in 2022 as National Portfolio Manager. He brought a wealth of experience in contract management, mobilisations and transitioning new and existing contracts for hotel and facilities services.
He has overseen over 500 employees successfully and is currently working to improve and expand our national portfolio.
David Smith
General Manager (Operations NSW)
David brings extensive executive leadership experience across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and global markets, with a strong track record in operational leadership, client partnerships, business transformation and commercial performance. Having led large-scale facilities management operations across complex, multi-site environments, he is recognised for building high-performing teams, optimising service delivery and driving sustainable operational improvement.
Daniel Dmytrenko
General Manager (SA, NT & WA Commercial & SA State Manager)
Daniel is a highly experienced facility services and financial management professional, proficient in ongoing performance management and continual improvement processes with specialist service providers, including cleaning, waste management and emergency procedure training.
Scott Booth
General Manager (BTR, Accommodation & QLD Commercial & QLD State Manager)
Scott is a highly experienced facility services professional, proficient in ongoing performance management and continual improvement processes with specialist service providers, including cleaning, waste management and integrated soft services.
Greg Joy
Portfolio Manager (South Australia)
Greg is one of our Portfolio Managers based in South Australia. With 15 years of experience in various arms of the cleaning industry and a wealth of knowledge in managing operations at large private schools, he is an expert in meeting the expected high cleaning standards in the education sector.
Maria Madrid
Portfolio Manager (Commercial)
Maria joined Cirka in 2012 and currently holds the Portfolio Manager (CBD Commercial) position. She’s a well-rounded professional with over 20 years of experience in diverse fields, such as cleaning operations, contract management, business development, growing existing contracts, customer service, HR, and sales. She brings a unique and valuable perspective to her role, having a proven track record of delivering exceptional returns for clients.
Scott Hughes
Operations Manager (Venues & Events)
Scott is our Operations Manager - Venues & Events contracts on a national level. He has over 20 years of experience in cleaning operations and venue management, including Wembley Stadium, Silverstone, Ascot Racecourse and Villa Park in the UK and the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Showgrounds and the Australian Grand Prix in Australia.
Steve Taylor
Advisory Board Member
Steve Taylor has C-level leadership experience in many large companies and a wealth of experience in facilities management. He plays a crucial role in advising our go-to-market strategies and operational processes.
Sean McCarthy
National Sales Manager
Sean is responsible for creating new contacts and building the national portfolio with new and existing clients.
With more than 28 years of experience in the Cleaning and Security industries, he has secured multiple contracts, including Brisbane and Avalon Airports, ANZ Bank, Viva Energy and the Australian Defence in partnership with Transfield, the largest security contract at that time.
Harry Patel
Portfolio Manager (South Australia)
Harry Joined Cirka in 2015 and is our Portfolio Manager for our Government and Premium clients in Adelaide CBD. He has 15 years of cleaning industry experience in multi-site and Government service delivery. He excels at working in partnership with clients, responding efficiently and effectively to achieve outstanding client and business results.
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