Humanitarian Partners
For us, cleaning is a compassionate business.
We have high standards because we like to help others feel pride in their space, and we respect those that share our drive to help.
So, we donate a portion of our profits to our humanitarian partners: Lighthouse Foundation
Lighthouse Foundation is here to give kids experiencing homelessness or trauma, the support they need to heal, grow, achieve a lifelong sense of belonging and creating pathways to end youth homelessness.
Our partners work hard for the community, so we work hard to lighten their load—to make sure they have even more money, time and energy to support their cause and extend their compassion.
Experienced Team,
Solid Processes,
Proven Track Record
We believe when one looks at the capacity of an organisation to succeed, culture and communication – clear, simple and consistent communication – stand out as key determinants.
Too often, the significance of organisational culture and communication is overlooked by leaders.
Strategy, structure/governance, skills, technology, management of human resources and accountability are the standard fare when looking for a new cleaning service provider.
Yet beyond this ‘hard wiring’, permeating every aspect of Sharper, lie the values, attitudes and behaviours of individuals who make up this wonderful company.
Culture and communication permeate all areas of our management team and support successful capacity building.
We don’t mess around.
Most people think cleaning is a low value service. And they’re mistaken. At Sharper, we know a pristine space inspires staff, invites customers and converts into sales. Period. That’s a power you shouldn’t entrust to just anybody. Which is why we invest in state-of-the-art equipment. Train and retain high-performance teams. And follow an ethos of extreme ownership – proactively identifying and solving problems to help you sell the world’s most prestigious products. With us, you don’t get the usual industry once-over. You get a team as focussed on your brand as you are.
Our Story
We know where we’re going because we know
where we’ve been.
Our founder began his career in graphic design and advertising. But soon found his knowledge of branding and passion for how products are presented would have a greater impact in an unexpected industry. In 2004, he started out in the cleaning industry as an owner/operator by door-knocking and cold-calling during the day and cleaning in the evenings. Then in 2007 he acquired Sharper with the mission to transform its facility services into a high-value, brand-building enterprise. More than a decade later, Sharper has become a leader in the industry. And a trusted partner to many of the world’s most regognised brands.
Robert Krastich
Founder
Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Graphic Design (Hons) from Swinburne University and began his career in graphic design and advertising at marketing communications giant, Clemenger Group, before starting a cleaning company in 2004. During his time in the advertising industry, Robert became passionate about branding-—particularly the way in which products are presented. Robert quickly realised the impact cleanliness had on product and brand presentation, and built the business around this viewpoint. Robert’s key driver is to align Sharper with clients and brands that share this same belief—thereby making the cleaning process more of a marketing investment, than a low-value added cost.
Shakira Chave
Administration & Quality Assurance Manager
Delivering outstanding client service has always been an essential part of a day’s work for Shakira. She is responsible for all office procedures and uses her organisational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment. Shakira has brought a strong team focus, management skills and leadership which is a refreshing contribution to the way we manage our business. Shakira also oversees our Quality Management System certification. Shakira is continually looking for ways to improve her own skills and those of her team so that the Sharper experience is constantly evolving to a higher level of professionalism and excellence. Passionate about giving back, Shakira is part of Puppy Tails pet rescue and re-homing, and also provides emergency foster care for children as part of Anglicare.
Nick Talevski
Client Services Manager (Commercial)
Nick has been involved in the cleaning industry since 2004 and has a natural ability when working with cleaning personnel, giving the guidance and support to achieve end results. He has moulded a strong team of motivated, highly trained cleaners and has fostered very close working relationships with building and facilities managers via a pro-active approach and adopting an ‘ask once’ policy.
Kavish (Kav) Ganga
Client Services Manager (Owner's Corp)
Kav began his career at Sharper as a member of our dedicated cleaning team in 2014. Due to his fantastic work ethic, eye for detail and people management skills, it wasn’t long before Kav took on the responsibility of Senior Area Manager. Kav is responsible for the monitoring and control of site activities across our entire residential development portfolio. This includes liaising with Area Managers and Clients to ensure the services provided meet agreed expectations in every way. With over a decade of industry experience, Kav is a huge asset to our management team. With fantastic communication and organisational skills, coupled with a dedicated work ethic, our clients and staff benefit from the positive attitude Kav brings across the business.
Venetia Carlin
Financial Controller
Sharper’s self proclaimed ‘Boss Lady’, Venetia is at the helm of of our finance department. She’s a registered Tax agent and a member of the Australian Tax Institute. Venetia is responsible for delivering management accounting, credit control, accounts payable, cash flow and organisational budgeting. In early 2024 Venetia completed a 15 day motorcycle odyssey through Northern Vietnam, covering approximately 1,800 kms across mountainous terrain and ancient valleys with her husband, Ken. Venetia says “my business, is looking after the Sharper business”.
Fridel Weerapura
Area Manager (Owner's Corp)
Extreme ownership mandates that a leader set their ego aside, accept responsibility for failures, attack weaknesses, and consistently work to build a better and more effective team. Fridel is the personification of this mindset. He takes absolute responsibility for everything that impacts his role and the team members he manages. Fridel is responsible for ensuring that all services are performed at the level described in the Scope of Work and to our client’s expectations. He undertakes site audits for both quality and safety and is driven to exceed client expectations. Fridel is an expert in communicating complex tasks in a simple format to his cleaning teams and supervisors and is a respected member of the Sharper team.
Tahir Pasic
Client Services Manager
Since 1998, Tahir has worked in Operations with big-name commercial cleaning companies, including Tempo/ISS, Clean Domain and Menzies. Some of Tahir’s career highlights include Westfield Southland (Site Manager), Regional Manager Clean Domain (UK), which included the opening of Derby Centre and Westfield London. During his time with Menzies between 2009 and 2012, Tahir’s main responsibility was managing over 400 Commonwealth Bank branches in Victoria and Tasmania. Over the past 27 years, Tahir has amassed both technical and operations skills, making him one of the most proficient managers the industry.
Sohaila Saleh
Finance & Admin Support
Sohaila is the steady hand behind the scenes at Sharper, ensuring our financial operations and administrative processes run like clockwork. With a sharp eye for detail and a calm, solutions-focused approach, she brings structure, clarity, and a high level of professionalism to everything she does. Whether she’s managing accounts, preparing reports, coordinating internal processes, or keeping our compliance in check, Soheila does it all with efficiency and grace. Her background in finance and administration is matched by her commitment to service and her natural ability to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—allowing the broader team to focus on growth and client delivery. Known for her reliability, warm communication style, and unshakeable work ethic, Sohaila is a valued member of the Sharper team and a true asset to our operations.
Our Approach
It’s not what we say, it’s how we do it.
We prefer to speak plainly and let our actions say the rest. We follow the highest international standards of health and safety. Use colour coding systems to avoid cross-infection in different work areas. And hire elite staff, trained to understand the value of getting the details right. Not to mention we provide location tracking for our clients’ peace of mind. And use state-of-the-art equipment that respects surfaces and allows our staff to perform at the highest level for the longest time. It all adds up to a service you won’t get anywhere else.
