TONY DENNY
Australian entrepreneur and investor with ventures in automotive, property development, private credit and technology.
No business is built alone. Every chapter of my career has been shaped by the people I’ve worked alongside and what we built together.
ABOUT
Tony Denny is an Australian entrepreneur and investor with experience spanning automotive retail, property development, private credit and technology.
He established AAA Auto, which expanded from a single car lot in the Czech Republic to become one of Europe’s largest used-car dealership networks. Tony is also the founder of Central Real, a property development company focused on residential and mixed-use projects, and Central Real Capital, a private lender specialising in finance for residential, commercial, and development projects. He is an investor and strategic partner in ScaleVoice, an AI voice technology company for the automotive sector.
During his time in Europe, AAA Auto grew to 45 locations in Central Europe, employing over 3,000 people and selling more than 2 million vehicles. The company was listed publicly in 2007 and later sold to private equity. Tony continues to serve as a strategic advisor and board member.
After returning to Australia in 2014, Tony invested over $400 million in regional development through Central Real before launching Central Real Capital in 2019. In 2016, he founded the Gosford Classic Car Museum, which housed over 600 vehicles and became one of the largest private collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
Tony’s business interests include ScaleVoice, which develops AI-powered voice agents for car dealerships. The platform was first deployed in 2024 and has been adopted by major automotive groups, including AURES Holdings.
He is also active in philanthropy through the Tony Denny Foundation, supporting health research, animal welfare, and community projects in Australia and abroad.
COMPANIES
A Career Built on Practical Innovation, Strategic Growth and a Long-Term Commitment
Tony’s portfolio of companies reflects a career built on practical innovation, strategic growth and a long-term commitment to creating meaningful impact across communities. Each business has been selected and developed with a clear focus on solving real-world challenges, improving efficiency and delivering outcomes that benefit both industry and society.
The companies represent a diverse range of sectors including lending, automotive, agriculture technology and emerging AI. Although each operates independently they share a common foundation of clear decision making, commercial discipline and values-led leadership. This approach ensures that every venture aligns with Tony’s principles of integrity, accountability and forward thinking.
From modern lending solutions that support development and regional growth to advanced voice technology that enhances customer experiences and agricultural innovations that promote sustainability, the portfolio demonstrates Tony’s focus on backing ideas that are both commercially strong and socially meaningful. These companies illustrate a consistent vision for progress and a belief in building organisations that create lasting value.
Alongside his business interests, Tony is committed to supporting causes that deliver meaningful, long-term impact. His philanthropic focus reflects a belief that success brings responsibility – to contribute time, resources and support to areas that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Tony supports a range of charities and foundations across health and medical advancement, cancer awareness, animal care and shelters, sustainability and emerging technologies. His involvement is guided by a preference for organisations that are practical, outcome-driven and focused on lasting change, particularly those advancing innovation, care and resilience within their communities.
PNG Angels
Provides children and young adults in Papua New Guinea with access to life-saving surgical care, supporting those who would otherwise be unable to receive critical medical treatment.
Sarcoma Foundation Australia
Has spent more than two decades leading the sarcoma community by funding vital research and advocating for policies that improve outcomes for people living with sarcoma.
Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation
Funds critical sarcoma research raises awareness and provides practical support to young patients and their families, with a focus on improving outcomes and advancing treatment.