About Us

Charnaud was founded in Western Australia in 1997. The Company’s founder and Managing Director, Ben Charnaud, is qualified in Estate Management and is a professional member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK property professional qualification) and a member of the Australian Property Institute.

Ben Charnaud brings to Charnaud a wide range of experience and expertise. He is a Land Economics expert with over 25 years experience in the Property Industry. He has expert knowledge in the following areas:

• Asset Management of Commercial offices and Retail Asset Management
• Strategic planning and development of resorts in the beautiful Margaret River region.
• Planning and Project Management of land subdivisions
• Membership of the Property Council Executive Committee

Included in his many years of experience Ben Charnaud was a founding shareholder and Director of Acumen Capital. This Property Funds Management Company is now 100% owned by Brookfield Multiplex.

More recently, in recognising his expertise and valuable contribution, Ben has had a term advising the Western Australian Tourism Taskforce. He has also been involved in the development of a number of prestigious resorts in the magnificent Southwest region of West Australia. These include the impressive resorts at Smiths Beach and Injidup.