Our Founder

Joseph Chou

Founder and CEO
The Ironfish Group

Joseph Chou was born in Beijing, China, and after graduating from prestigious Peking University he went on to study in the US. Upon returning to China he became a diplomat and eventually migrated to Australia in 1991.

Like most migrants, with sheer determination and the belief that Australia is a land of opportunities, he worked hard to establish himself. Joseph quickly became one of most sought after mandarin interpreters and translators in Australia. His clients included Qantas, Telstra, Boral, BHP and the Australian China Business Council.

In 1998, Joseph discovered the power of creating wealth through investing in Australian property and since then has built up a large property portfolio. He became the General Manager of a Sydney property company for 3 years and by 2002, had founded the Sydney arm of a Melbourne based property group. Working closely with his two partners and with the dedication of some very talented colleagues, the group achieved property sales turnover of about $1.5 billion within 4 years.

In early 2006, Joseph set up Ironfish and has grown it into one of the largest and most successful property investment brands in Australia and New Zealand. In 2011 Ironfish plans to open more local offices as well as other overseas markets including China.

Over the years Joseph has given financial support to many worthwhile causes as well as pursuing his passion of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams.

Joseph is also the Chairman of the entrepreneurship training organisation 80Success - a business Ironfish opened in China in November 2010.