IMA Board

Jevan Bouzo is Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO) of ASX listed company, Viva Energy Australia where he is responsible for operations spanning the national network of fuel import terminals, infrastructure, distribution and supply chain including fuel procurement and Singapore presence as well as wholesale sales and group commercial pricing. In addition to these operations activities Jevan continues to oversee finance, tax, treasury, procurement, credit and insurance for the group.

Jevan has been with Viva Energy since 2015 having led the organisation through IPO in 2018. Prior to becoming COFO, Jevan held the role of CFO and acted as the shareholder nominated director of ASX listed Waypoint REIT. Before joining Viva Energy Australia, he worked at Ernst & Young in assurance and business services across a range of industries including property, retail, energy and not-for-profit.

Jevan is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Monash University and is a director of several not-for-profit organisations and private companies.

Ali Fahour is the Strategic Community Engagement Manager at the Richmond Football Club as well as the General Manager of the Bachar Houli Foundation.

Ali has over 10 years’ experience as the National Diversity Programs Manager at the AFL, as well as extensive experience in the development of multicultural programs in the multicultural sector. Ali brings his experiences and learning from the AFL on social leadership, employment and engagement programs to broaden opportunities for multicultural youth.

Ali has previous experience as the CEO of the Islamic Museum of Australia overseeing strategic direction and stakeholder engagement.

Bachar Houli is a former Australian Football League (AFL) player who had a 15-year career with Richmond and Essendon. He is the first devout Muslim to play in the AFL, and is a three-time premiership winner.

Bachar played over 200 games with Richmond and was runner-up in Norm Smuth Medal voting in 2017 and 2019. He was named an All-Australian halfback in 2019.

Bachar is the founder of the internationally award winning Bachar Houli Foundation and is a role model for the Australian community due to his inspiring work promoting social cohesion. In 2020, Bachar was awarded the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award.

Asad is a Melbourne based lawyer and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience as an adviser to some of the world’s largest banks, investment and infrastructure funds in South East Asia and the Middle East. He is a leading Islamic finance advisor and has advised on more than $1 billion of successfully implemented Australian Islamic finance transactions.

He was a Director at Deloitte in their Financial Services and Investment group, and also served as a Special Counsel in the firm’s legal practice, Deloitte Lawyers. He has held senior appointments with the Islamic bank, Kuwait Finance House and Australian top tier law firm, King and Wood Mallesons.

He co-founded Amanah Islamic Finance, a home finance provider with committed finance of more than $100 million which provides Islamic financial solutions across Australia.

Toni Wilson is the Director, Brand and Communications at Pitcher Partners, one of Australia’s top 10 accounting and business advisory firms.

She has extensive experience in marketing, brand development and strategic communications, particularly in the professional services sector where she has held senior leadership positions for the last 10 years. Toni has driven strategic change initiatives to foster growth and deliver customer experience outcomes, with a particular interest in the interconnection between employee and customer experience.

Toni is passionate about diversity and inclusion and having a positive impact on the community.

Sheikh Zouhayr Benhim has an academic foundation and an understanding of Islamic theology and cultural heritage. He holds a master’s degree in Noble Hadith and Islamic Studies from the Islamic University of Madinah, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree. His scholarship is rooted in years of dedicated study, including a Linguistic Preparation Diploma from the same institution, equipping him with a comprehensive grasp of Islamic teachings and the Arabic language.

Sheikh Zouhayr’s expertise spans traditional Islamic studies, particularly in Hadith, Creed and Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and he is committed to preserving and promoting authentic Islamic knowledge. His academic accomplishments are complemented by his ability to relate these teachings to contemporary issues, making him a valuable contributor to any educational or cultural initiative.