Laguna Capital commenced in resort management and has since, over a 15- year period, diversified across its portfolio of entities including property management, property investment trusts, software development and digital marketing.
All entities within the Laguna Capital portfolio operate as sustainably as possible. This includes:
Environmental: solar, waste reduction, chemical free materials.
Social: entirely employee-based workforce, inclusive business models, customer-focused.
Our purpose is in creating and nurturing enterprises that are here to make a difference.
Having developed numerous projects ourselves, we have learnt so very much, when it comes to developing and nurturing the brands we manage.
It has been an incredible ride, and along the way we have attracted an exceptional team of people that have much to share.
With their vision and commitment, our shared passion is nurturing opportunities with people for whom authenticity and integrity do matter.
Everything we do is underpinned by a commitment towards net zero, and our approach to financial, environmental and socially responsible governance.
David Langdon
Managing Director
Group MD, David Langdon David is an accomplished commercial and community leader engaged in numerous business and community organisations.
He engenders a commitment to environmental and socially responsible governance, reflected in goals to achieving zero net emissions, chemical free work environments, progressive human resources policies and dedication to positive community outcomes.
David is a Director of the Community Living Association, President of the Noosa Junction Traders Association, Chair of the Noosa Short Term Accommodation Association and an active member of the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Don Langdon
Group Chair
Group Chair, Don Langdon has more than 40 years working in the accounting profession and commerce.
During this time, Don has been privileged to assist many businesses define and implement strategies to grow and succeed.
Don’s expertise includes financial management and reporting (including the assessment and design of internal control and reporting systems), due diligence for company floats and major acquisitions, investigating accountants’ reports, special investigations, valuations, company secretarial matters, corporations law requirements, Australian Accounting Standards and ASX listing rules.
Karen Cook Langdon
Director
Director Karen Cook-Langdon is an experienced financial administrator and production manager in film media.
Karen is a respected community leader, mentor and advocate for community inclusion and is passionate about helping to bridge the gap between commerce and community.
A senior leader within our financial services team, Karen is an inspirational female leader, and sees business and community as intrinsically linked and aims to inspire other commercial leaders globally, to become more responsible decision makers.
Len Costantini
Director
Laguna Capital Director Leonard Costantini holds a BA and has diverse career experience within marketing, tourism and events across the corporate, government and community sectors.
As MD of Success Marketing Leonard helps brands conceptualise a vision and hold a clear understanding of purpose while overseeing the marketing team in implementation of effective and measurable campaigns.
As a brand marketing director, he has a particular passion for working with clients that have ESG (environmental and social governance) outcomes in mind.
Mark Langdon
As Manager, Noosa Cove Resort Management, Mark Langdon is a highly experienced resort manager, overseeing every management aspect for the Cove Noosa and Little Cove Court in Noosa.
Mark manages operational and services teams, supervises guest services and quality assurance, maintains owner relations and communications and oversees marketing for the resort facilities.
Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda is Principal, Aspire Property Management and head of Aspire Holidays encompassing Noosa Luxury Holidays and Sunshine Beach Accommodation.
Michal is an experienced hospitality professional that brings an unwavering focus and uncompromising dedication to service – both to owners and guest.
Annette Locchi
As Manager of Success Digital Marketing, Annette is our Group Digital Marketing manager supporting the commercial success and viability of our businesses.
Annette’s passion is helping companies achieve amazing results through innovative digital solutions. Annette is a passionate, cross-functional, creative and results-driven professional with over 10 years of digital marketing experience.
Debbie Cassar
Experienced property manager, Debbie Cassar heads our permanent property rental division within Aspire Property Management.
Debbie is a highly skilled property management specialist that leads our professional and dedicated team. Debbie is highly adept at ensuring that both owners and tenants are treated fairly and with respect.
Marc Locchi
Marc Locchi is head of Success Apps and Group Chief Information Officer
Marc is an experienced commercial leader who transitioned into software development application. Marc and his team build highly robust, functional and scalable software solutions on the world’s best practice technology stacks.
He leads his team of app developers with the same sense of commitment and passion he has himself when developing apps.
Martin Lew
Martin Lew is Group Chief Financial Officer driven by a goal to help clients have a clear pathway to their definition of success.
As an experienced CFO and qualified board director, Martin has a depth of experience to share with our partners. Whatever the business goal, Martin assists clients by presenting the clear and analytically correct data that they need to make informed decisions.
