Led by co-founders with 15+ years specialist accommodation experience and 200+ delivered projects
The Harmony Group consists of property investment specialists, acquisitions experts, and data analysts who work exclusively in co-living investment.
Tony Draper
Tony Draper is the Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Harmony Group, bringing more than a decade of experience across construction, financial planning, and property investment. His career began in building and construction, first in accounts and relationship management before moving into estimating, giving him a detailed understanding of build quality, costing, and project structure. He later progressed into financial planning, where he rose to Senior Financial Adviser, specialising in complex, property-focused strategies.
With this unique blend of technical and financial expertise, Tony now oversees Harmony Group’s national network of 40+ trusted partners — builders, land agents, property managers, and finance brokers — ensuring clients gain access to premium locations, priority build slots, and exclusive opportunities. He has been involved in more than 500 property projects and currently supports around 120 new client projects each year.
Known for his relationship-building, negotiation strength, and ability to deliver under pressure, Tony has helped clients move from zero properties to large, well-structured portfolios. He is also a founder of one of Australia’s first 3D construction printing companies and co-founded a business recognised as the 22nd fastest-growing startup in the AFR 2024 FAST STARTERS list.
Yannick Ieko
Yannick Ieko is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Harmony Group, an impact-driven property investment company delivering co-living homes that help address Australia’s growing housing crisis. With more than 15 years of experience across property, lending, SMSF, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA), Yannick brings a rare blend of commercial expertise and social purpose to his leadership.
Under Yannick’s direction, Harmony Group has grown rapidly, with approximately 50 co-living properties underway and more than $40 million invested by around 40 private investors. His model is built on a simple, sustainable principle: when investor returns are strong and risk is well-managed, more housing can be delivered where it is needed most. Early properties have already achieved 100% tenancy, validating both the strategy and the community need.
Throughout his career, Yannick has contributed to the delivery of hundreds of property projects across Australia and has built deep relationships with developers, architects, lenders, and community organisations. His work consistently bridges the gap between commercial investment outcomes and meaningful social impact.
Yannick is committed to scaling co-living solutions nationally while partnering with like-minded investors who want their capital to create both strong returns and lasting societal change.
Marco Fiorucci
Marco Fiorucci is an experienced Investment Property Consultant with more than 20 years in the property industry. He works with both first-time and experienced investors, helping them build or expand their portfolios with confidence. Marco specialises in high-yield co-living properties, an emerging strategy that supports affordability while delivering strong rental returns.
Known for his honesty, responsiveness, and calm, friendly nature, Marco guides 10–15 investors each month through the full journey—from understanding their goals to securing high-performing assets. He has supported more than 500 clients over his career, helping them boost passive income, make informed decisions, and move closer to early retirement.
Marco brings a strong leadership foundation from his earlier real estate career, including time spent coaching and mentoring sales teams in national roles. His background as a high-performing agent and team leader shapes his strategic, people-focused approach to consulting today.
Driven by a passion for helping people grow, Marco combines clear communication with genuine care, ensuring every client feels supported, informed, and confident in their long-term investment strategy.
David Rhys
David Rhys brings more than three decades of property investing, sales leadership, and financial guidance to his role as an Investment Consultant with Harmony Group. Averaging around 20 client meetings each week, he guides prospective investors through the onboarding process with professionalism, clarity, and a deep understanding of high-yield co-living strategies. Clients consistently comment on his ability to explain complex concepts simply and confidently, helping them move forward with trust.
David’s career spans financial planning, real estate leadership, international capital markets, and major commercial achievements — including contributing to a US$250 million bond placement, helping drive a publicly listed company’s share price up by 30%, and securing an AU$8 million technology contract in the U.S. He has created more than 500 Strategic Property Investment Plans over seven years, helping everyday Australians make life-changing progress toward financial independence.
Outside of work, David’s life is shaped by his Christian faith, which he has studied deeply, including formal training in Christian Apologetics with Biola University. He is also a published author, artist, and founder of a charity supporting destitute widows in India. With three grown children and a genuine commitment to integrity and service, David brings both expertise and heart to every client conversation.
Swathi Raja
Swathi Raja is an Acquisitions Coordinator at Harmony Group, known for her clear communication, proactive approach, and ability to keep complex projects running smoothly from EOI through to settlement. Since joining the industry in early 2023, she has supported more than 500 clients through their property acquisition journey, consistently delivering clarity, structure, and confidence at every stage.
Swathi thrives in the dynamic nature of acquisitions, where no two days—or clients—are the same. She brings momentum to the process by coordinating seamlessly with builders, developers, finance brokers, and conveyancers, ensuring every milestone is achieved ahead of deadline. Whether managing contract reviews, tracking build progress, or aligning stakeholders through tight timeframes, she is known for her attention to detail, fast problem-solving, and steady follow-through.
Relationship-building is at the centre of her work. Swathi values creating trusted partnerships across the industry and takes pride in being someone colleagues and clients rely on for accuracy, transparency, and dependable communication. Energetic, organised, and solutions-driven, she ensures every client feels supported from the first EOI to the final handover.
Ellie Harcourt
Ellie Harcourt is the Executive Assistant at Harmony Group, supporting Directors Tony Draper and Yannick Ieko, along with the wider team. Known for her calm, solutions-focused approach, she plays a central role in keeping the business running smoothly. Ellie manages high-volume diaries and inboxes, prepares meetings and follow-ups, coordinates projects, and supports both client and stakeholder communication. She is also trusted with document preparation, travel planning, and day-to-day operational support across the business.
Ellie brings three years of experience in administration, customer service, and reception, where she was consistently recognised for her organisation and communication skills. These early roles shaped her ability to stay composed under pressure, manage competing priorities, and keep teams aligned, strengths she now uses to keep Harmony’s directors ahead of schedule and the wider team supported.
Motivated by being the person others can rely on, Ellie thrives on creating order, solving problems quickly, and helping the people around her do their best work.
Ian Orrell
Ian Orrell is a property investment consultant known for his integrity, long-term thinking, and ability to simplify complex high-yield opportunities for everyday investors. With more than 12 years of direct experience across the UK and Australia, he has helped over 350 people purchase property and guided more than 250 investors into high-yield strategies, with a strong focus on co-living assets.
Ian began his real estate career in the UK in 1993, specialising in premium heritage homes before moving into commercial property. After relocating to Australia, he returned to the industry in 2020 with a renewed focus on helping investors achieve reliable cash flow and long-term financial independence.
Clients value Ian’s calm judgement, problem-solving skills, and his commitment to advising based on their goals — not sales targets. He is known for “walking the talk,” investing personally across commercial, residential, co-living and other high-yield asset classes.
One of Ian’s most notable successes involved guiding an investor away from a costly 12-month construction blowout, saving them hundreds of thousands and fast-tracking their entry into a stronger cash-flow position through a smarter high-yield strategy.
Driven by a genuine desire to improve people’s lives, Ian believes good property decisions create freedom — more time, more choices, and more opportunities for future generations.
Deval Modi
Dev is a Chemical Engineer by trade with a strong analytical background and a long-standing passion for property and data-driven decision-making. Trained to break down complex systems and interpret large datasets, Dev brings a rigorous, evidence-based approach to property analysis and strategic planning.
With years of hands-on experience in property research and market evaluation, Dev plays a key role in assessing locations, identifying trends, and supporting investment decisions through deep analytical insight. Their ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence helps ensure decisions are grounded in logic, precision, and long-term performance.
By combining engineering discipline with real-world property experience, he adds a unique and valuable perspective to the team — bridging technical analysis and practical application to support smarter, more informed outcomes.