Our Team

Elias Bastas, Managing Director

Elias joined gpl Solutions in 2005 and is a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting from The University of Technology, Sydney and a Master of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance from The University of NSW. He has the status of FCPA with CPA Australia and CA with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Elias is also a member of the Tax Institute and is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Registered Tax Agent.

Elias has extensive experience gained in working with large multinational firms such as IBM Australia, Revlon Manufacturing and Alcatel. He has advised senior management on all business matters including business development, corporate governance, business management, marketing and information technology. His extensive experience with business is backed up by a detailed knowledge of income tax, capital gains tax and GST.

Elias is well qualified to assist clients with business consultancy, management accounting, taxation, business valuations and information technology.

David Rooney, Director

David joined gpl Solutions in 2005 after being a National Finance Director for over 9 years with Publicis Communications group, the third largest communications advertising company in the world. Prior to that experience, David was at KPMG, where he specialised in the auditing of banking and advertising clients. David has an MBA, a Bachelor of Commerce and is also a Chartered Accountant.

David heads the superannuation division at gpl Solutions. He specialises in the administration and accounting of Self Managed Superannuation Funds and assists clients with contribution and retirement strategies. 

David works closely with our wealth management division of gpl Solutions, to help clients attain their superannuation and retirement objectives.