About Us
In 2001, the founders of the ARA Group, Edward Federman and Leo Browne, strategically planned the development of a complementary network of building and facility services. ARA is now in its nineteenth year of business, with a record FY20 turnover of $621 million. The ARA Group employs over 2,500 skilled people in Australia and New Zealand.
The ARA Group is an employee-owned company and more than 100 employees are shareholders of ARA. From the beginning, the founders of ARA have taken steps to build an organisation that will continue for the next generation.
The ARA Group is passionate about the positive role that the company plays in society. We believe it is our responsibility to give back to the communities in which we work and live, and hope that together we can create a lasting legacy of support for the communities in which we work and operate.
Our workplace giving program, The ARA Endowment Fund, was established to provide our employees with a simple, cost-effective way to make small, regular donations into one core fund through payroll deduction. By harnessing the strength of our workforce we are able to make a bigger impact with our collective contributions.
OUR PEOPLE
Edward Federman
ARA Group Executive Chair and Managing Director
With more than 30 years of experience in the building services industry, Edward Federman co-founded ARA Group in 2001 with a vision to build the business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Since 2001, Edward has helped to grow the business to employ over 2,000 people across a diverse range of product and service divisions.
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