Our Team
LED BY LEGACY, DRIVEN BY INNOVATION.
Englehart’s leadership team are committed to uphold the company’s four-decade legacy of delivering luxury custom homes, whilst pursuing innovation in sustainable practices, architecture, and construction systems.
Leveraging Englehart’s enduring reputation and longstanding professional team with a strong strategic board of industry leaders and shareholders, Englehart is poised to enhance the design and build experience, driven by streamlined operations and a refined, personalised service offering.
Your vision,
brought to life with expertise.
Neil McLennan
Managing Director & ShareholderLou Raunik
Non-Executive Board Member & ShareholderNicholas Brown
Non-Executive Board Member & ShareholderRobbie Lamont
General ManagerJohn Margerison
Chief Financial OfficerNeil McLennan
Managing Director & Shareholder Neil McLennan brings a wealth of diverse experience to Englehart, with his distinguished background encompassing director roles within tier-one developer and construction companies, as well as senior executive positions in corporate organisations both in Australia and internationally.Having overseen construction on industry-leading projects around the world spanning over three decades, Neil possesses remarkable commercial, business, and construction acumen across all levels of operation.
Neil drives the vision of Englehart, focussed on delivering first-class design and building outcomes for clients. His practical qualifications and decades of experience inform his strategic decision-making, where he continues to implement initiatives to achieve business growth.
Drawing upon skills honed at Harvard Business School, Neil’s leadership style empowers the team to excel in their roles, creating a culture of collaboration and innovation, and shaping the business for a successful future.
Lou Raunik
Non-Executive Board Member & Shareholder Louis Raunik brings unrivalled construction and leadership expertise to Englehart, gaining decades of experience working on Melbourne’s most iconic projects.Louis has built his career from the ground up, beginning on site as Leading Hand and then Foreman, before progressing to Project Manager, Construction Manager and Construction Director roles at Mirvac and Icon.
Louis’ technical skills in construction are unparalleled. He has successfully delivered many projects of varying types and scale, demonstrating a high level of involvement in the core elements of each project, and playing an instrumental role from initial engagement to delivery.
Louis has extensive leadership experience, managing teams and people, creating environments that support each team member to thrive through role clarity, expectations, and accountability.
With the ability to seamlessly plan, sequence, and deliver construction programs to achieve optimum results, Louis brings immense value to our leadership team.
Nicholas Brown
Non-Executive Board Member & Shareholder As the Co-Founder of internationally recognised construction company Icon, and having served as Managing Director for 23 years, Nicholas Brown brings close to three decades of experience in building and construction to his Non-Executive Board Member role at Englehart.With unrivalled knowledge of the complexities of managing a successful construction company, Nicholas works closely with Englehart’s leadership team, providing strategic advice, facilitating business planning, and offering consultative support.
Nicholas has personally overseen major projects across Australia and New Zealand, showcasing a deep understanding of construction methodology and financial prowess, while offering valuable insights into how to streamline and improve processes. His strategic advice has been instrumental in shaping the next phase of Englehart’s growth.
Currently, Nicholas is the Managing Director of Riversdale Co, a family company focused on development, construction, debt, and sub-contracting.
Robbie Lamont
General Manager Robbie Lamont has cultivated a dedicated career at Englehart, spanning over 15 years.Initially commencing in the role of Junior Estimator, he quickly progressed through the ranks, culminating in his appointment as General Manager in 2022.
Robbie has undertaken roles across various departments within Englehart, including operations, estimating, contract admin, construction management, and marketing.
Robbie’s invaluable contributions to the business operations over the last 15 years have been instrumental in driving Englehart’s success.
Robbie takes pride in creating and maintaining strong relationships with his internal team, which he has built and mentored diligently over time. He is held in high regard by his peers, enjoying excellent rapport with stakeholders, including the advisory board, clients, trades, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
As a father of 4, Robbie understands the importance of strong relationships, and taking the time to understand each client’s individual needs.
John Margerison
Chief Financial Officer Possessing core expertise in managing high-level finance for construction and property development companies, John Margerison leads the Accounting and Finance team at Englehart with demonstrated proficiency in financial management, analysis, and strategic planning.John holds a significant list of professional accomplishments. He was responsible for ensuring a successful onboarding process when Toll Transport acquired ASX-listed Patrick Corporation, travelling extensively across Australia and Asia to ensure the seamless integration of the two businesses.
During his tenure at Metricon, John orchestrated the growth of the company’s finance team when its revenue tripled in size, leading it to become one of the largest employers in Australia.
At Englehart, John holds key internal relationships with his team, his peers, and the board, working cohesively to optimise financial performance.
GUIDED BY THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST AND SUPPORTED BY AN INTEGRATED TEAM OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Guided by experienced, innovative experts at every step of your journey, the Englehart team brings together the finest minds in the fields of architecture, interior design, estimating, project management and construction.