meet the team
working for you

David van den Bovenkamp
Managing Director
As the Managing Director of Zenith Real Estate, David leads our Ringwood office with passion and enthusiasm and is involved in the marketing and communication process of each property to ensure complete customer satisfaction at all levels. Although previously working as a Civil Engineer in a past life, David has since firmly established himself as one of the top achievers in the real estate industry, with numerous accolades to his name. David’s honest and understanding nature, coupled with his desire to find solutions, enables him to provide extraordinary service to clients and ensures they feel secure throughout the process of finding their new home or investment solution. Prior to founding Zenith, David has had a long history in Maroondah and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of property from helping local families and international companies through their real estate transactions. These valuable insights into the international real estate marketplace combined with local knowledge ensure all his clients achieve success. In his spare time, David enjoys heading to the football, spending time with family and relaxing with a coffee at a local café.
As the Managing Director of Zenith Real Estate, David leads our Ringwood office with passion and enthusiasm and is involved in the marketing and communication process of each property to ensure complete customer satisfaction at all levels. Although previously working as a Civil Engineer in a past life, David has since firmly established himself as one of the top achievers in the real estate industry, with numerous accolades to his name. David’s honest and understanding nature, coupled with his desire to find solutions, enables him to provide extraordinary service to clients and ensures they feel secure throughout the process of finding their new home or investment solution. Prior to founding Zenith, David has had a long history in Maroondah and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of property from helping local families and international companies through their real estate transactions. These valuable insights into the international real estate marketplace combined with local knowledge ensure all his clients achieve success. In his spare time, David enjoys heading to the football, spending time with family and relaxing with a coffee at a local café.
Melissa Hume
Assistant Property Manager
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Melissa brings a unique perspective to her role as Assistant Property Manager, having spent over 20 years involved with her family's construction business. This experience has given her a keen eye for property maintenance and a deep understanding of construction. Melissa leverages this knowledge to ensure your investment property is well-managed and well-maintained. Local Expertise Living locally in Ringwood North with her husband, three children, and furry friends, Melissa has a firsthand understanding of the Ringwood area and its rental market. Your Property in Safe Hands Melissa's dedication and experience ensure your property is in good hands. With her combined knowledge of property management and construction, you can be confident your investment is well looked after.
Melissa brings a unique perspective to her role as Assistant Property Manager, having spent over 20 years involved with her family's construction business. This experience has given her a keen eye for property maintenance and a deep understanding of construction. Melissa leverages this knowledge to ensure your investment property is well-managed and well-maintained. Local Expertise Living locally in Ringwood North with her husband, three children, and furry friends, Melissa has a firsthand understanding of the Ringwood area and its rental market. Your Property in Safe Hands Melissa's dedication and experience ensure your property is in good hands. With her combined knowledge of property management and construction, you can be confident your investment is well looked after.
Juhan Kim
Sales Executive
Introducing Juhan Kim: Your Trusted Real Estate Expert Experience exceptional service and unwavering commitment to your real estate needs with Juhan Kim. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, Juhan ensures that you feel supported every step of the way, providing regular updates on buyer engagement levels and campaign developments. With a wealth of experience in real estate sales, Juhan's expertise spans across both established residential properties and new developments. He possesses a remarkable skill for showcasing the lifestyle opportunities and growth potential of new projects. In addition, Juhan has an in-depth understanding of the sought-after neighborhoods surrounding Melbourne. By implementing proven marketing strategies, he consistently exceeds price expectations through auctions or private sales. Fluent in Korean, English, and with a basic knowledge of Japanese and Chinese, Juhan offers invaluable advice and guidance to international clients navigating the local real estate market. His extensive network of contacts includes numerous former vendors who highly recommend Juhan for his professionalism, local market knowledge, and exceptional negotiation skills. "For me, making a real difference and guiding individuals and families through their real estate journey is an incredibly rewarding job," Juhan expresses. "By embracing diverse cultural backgrounds, I tailor my strategies to meet the unique needs of each client." With an MBA in his arsenal, Juhan leverages his specialist knowledge to provide insightful recommendations and expert advice to property investors. Choose Juhan Kim as your trusted partner in the real estate market, and let him exceed your expectations while delivering an exceptional real estate experience tailored to your specific needs.
Introducing Juhan Kim: Your Trusted Real Estate Expert Experience exceptional service and unwavering commitment to your real estate needs with Juhan Kim. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, Juhan ensures that you feel supported every step of the way, providing regular updates on buyer engagement levels and campaign developments. With a wealth of experience in real estate sales, Juhan's expertise spans across both established residential properties and new developments. He possesses a remarkable skill for showcasing the lifestyle opportunities and growth potential of new projects. In addition, Juhan has an in-depth understanding of the sought-after neighborhoods surrounding Melbourne. By implementing proven marketing strategies, he consistently exceeds price expectations through auctions or private sales. Fluent in Korean, English, and with a basic knowledge of Japanese and Chinese, Juhan offers invaluable advice and guidance to international clients navigating the local real estate market. His extensive network of contacts includes numerous former vendors who highly recommend Juhan for his professionalism, local market knowledge, and exceptional negotiation skills. "For me, making a real difference and guiding individuals and families through their real estate journey is an incredibly rewarding job," Juhan expresses. "By embracing diverse cultural backgrounds, I tailor my strategies to meet the unique needs of each client." With an MBA in his arsenal, Juhan leverages his specialist knowledge to provide insightful recommendations and expert advice to property investors. Choose Juhan Kim as your trusted partner in the real estate market, and let him exceed your expectations while delivering an exceptional real estate experience tailored to your specific needs.
Lauren Quek
Office Manager
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Lauren is the backbone to the office and supports our team behind the scenes. Her attention to detail, ensures every client is looked after and experiences world class service at every turn. When not working Lauren enjoys spending time with or family friends, playing with her dog or discovering new hobbies.
Lauren is the backbone to the office and supports our team behind the scenes. Her attention to detail, ensures every client is looked after and experiences world class service at every turn. When not working Lauren enjoys spending time with or family friends, playing with her dog or discovering new hobbies.
Charlie Bear
Barketing Manager
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The always happy Charlie is Zenith's resident Scrap-Moocher. He can usually be found giving the most un-ashamed puppy dog eyes and snuggling up in his bed. Charlie takes his responsibilities at Zenith seriously with his paw-some spirit helping to relieve stress around the office and keeping everyone calm and happy. 100% pure doggo goodness.
The always happy Charlie is Zenith's resident Scrap-Moocher. He can usually be found giving the most un-ashamed puppy dog eyes and snuggling up in his bed. Charlie takes his responsibilities at Zenith seriously with his paw-some spirit helping to relieve stress around the office and keeping everyone calm and happy. 100% pure doggo goodness.
Zenith Real Estate
144 Maroondah Hwy
Ringwood VIC 3134