6 Percy Place Prahran Panplan Properties development

At Panplan, we bring visionary concepts to life through innovative design, sustainable technologies, and dynamic collaborations.

We shape modern spaces that meet real-world needs - creating diverse housing solutions that bring people and plans together for the best and brightest outcomes.

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Leadership Team

Lance Blumenthal Panplan

  • Co-Founder

    Lance is a co-founder and director of Panplan and CCIG Capital. Lance also serves as a member of the Group Executive Committee of Pan African Shopfitters, the largest shopfitting company in Africa, which was founded by Lance’s grandfather Gunther in 1948. From the outset, Gunther and his sons, Steven and Arnold, also focused on developing a significant portfolio of property interests.

    Over the last 27 years Lance has been responsible for managing the family’s property interests. With his immigration to Melbourne in 2010, Lance expanded the family property business into Australia, having successfully developed several sizeable apartment developments in Melbourne. Lance has a Bachelor of Science in Building from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Les Silverstone Panplan
  • Co-Founder

    Les is a co-founder and director of Panplan and CCIG Capital. Les is a senior finance executive with over 25 years of experience in investment banking and structured lending. Prior to co-founding CCIG with Lance, Leslie spent 7 years at Caterpillar Financial Australia where he held a senior role.

    Before immigrating to Melbourne in 2010, Les spent 15 years with Rand Merchant Bank in South Africa including as Head of Project Finance and as Head of Investment Banking for Africa. Les has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical (Industrial) Engineering, Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering and Masters in Business Administration, all from the University of Witwatersrand.

Jason Perlstein Panplan
  • Development Director

    Jason is a highly experienced property development manager with over 30 years of expertise across the residential, commercial, retail, government, and community sectors.

    He is known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver creative, high-performing outcomes. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of building design and property financials, Jason consistently drives projects from concept to completion.

    Jason’s passion for property spans the full development cycle—from master planning and planning approvals to design management and delivery.

    He holds a Bachelor of Science in Building and a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Swinburne University.

Joe Pinto Panplan
  • Construction Director

    Joe Pinto is a seasoned Construction Director with over 25 years of hands-on experience delivering complex, high-quality developments across Australia. His deep knowledge of the local construction landscape, combined with a relentless commitment to excellence, underpins Panplan’s successful project delivery.

    Having earned a Diploma in Construction Project Management from UNSW Sydney, Joe brings both academic rigour and practical insight to his role. His leadership style is marked by precision, accountability, and an unwavering attention to detail—qualities that consistently drive exceptional outcomes across every stage of the construction process.

    Throughout his career, Joe has cultivated a trusted network of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. His ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and navigate regulatory frameworks ensures projects are not only built to specification but also exceed client and stakeholder expectations.

    Joe’s influence is integral to Panplan’s reputation for delivering projects of enduring quality, and his proactive, solutions-focused approach continues to shape the company’s growth and success.

Jayne Vidotto Panplan

  • Finance Manager

    Jayne is a Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of experience in Business Services assisting with accounting, tax consulting and compliance for a variety of clients, including high-net worth individuals, SMEs and family groups. Jayne started her accounting career at GMK Partners before moving across to Deloitte Private. Prior to this, Jayne worked as a business analyst within Finance Client Services at Roy Morgan Research.

    Jayne has a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

  • Sales and Marketing

    Ariel brings a wealth of expertise in real estate and residential development, underpinned by over 15 years of industry experience. As the founder and director of a successful real estate agency, Ariel specialised in residential apartment project sales and property management. His leadership spanned strategic planning, sales growth, financial oversight, and team development—establishing a reputation for operational excellence and client service.

    In recent years, Ariel has expanded his focus to project marketing and consulting to developers, advising across the full lifecycle of residential developments. This includes identifying and assessing development sites, conducting feasibility analysis, and preparing detailed financial models. He plays a hands-on role in coordinating planning and design teams, navigating the permit process, and ensuring projects align with market demand and regulatory compliance. Ariel also leads the development of sales and marketing strategies and manages buyer engagement.

    Ariel’s combination of real estate sales experience and end-to-end development consulting brings a commercially grounded, outcomes-driven perspective to every project.

Contact

Head Office

Address:

G10, 29 Alma Road, St Kilda, VIC 3182

Phone:

+61 (03) 9998 7460