30+ years of global corporate experience at leading organisations
Ten years at Lend Lease in real estate followed by a career of 16 years at Macquarie Group, ten years as an Executive Director. Leadership roles in Equity Research and Institutional Sales in Sydney then Co-Head of the overall Asian Equities business (staff of 430) in Hong Kong. From 2017 Co-Founder, CEO and Co-Owner of independent boutique funds management business Ethical Partners. The business raised >A$3bn from institutional and wholesale clients.
Globally diverse experience; blue chip to boutique; in a broad range of asset classes including capital raising experience
A leader in both large institutions and a smaller boutique. 20+ years Sydney based; seven years Hong Kong based leading a team based in eight different countries where the majority of clients were either in the UK/EU or the USA. Real estate specialisation (across asset classes) in management, development and asset management. Financial services expertise on buy side (funds management) and highly rated on the sell side (broking) helps provide a broad investment perspective including close involvement with capital raising and investment banking.
Extensive experience in change management, innovation and restructuring
In several roles over the last 20 years, Matt has played a key part in planning and executing business transitions, helping achieve successful adaptations to new processes, systems and structures. Key components included strategic planning, risk management, effective communication and team development. In many cases, innovative new ideas were implemented which helped create an enduring point of difference, increased team motivation and stability and provided better client outcomes.
20+ years of in-depth company analysis has led to a unique perspective
As an analyst and investor, Matt has had direct access to hundreds of companies. This helps in the understanding of different business models, strategic decisions and risk management, stakeholder engagement and leadership styles.
A fine-tuned understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues faced by companies
From 2017 to 2024 while with Ethical Partners, the team had >1,000 meetings with C-Suite executives and boards regarding a broad range of company matters in establishing the investment case. The investment process included environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues which were assessed for materiality and analysed in depth. We have the knowledge and experience to bring together and assist with ESG-oriented outcomes under consideration by senior company executives, specialised company ESG functional teams and investors.
A member of ten different Board, Risk, Group and company Boards and Committees
Over the last 15 years, Matt has extensive experience in understanding governance, risk, strategy and overall dynamics of Boards and Committees in a global context across for-profit and not-for-profit organisations. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
A not-for-profit and giving back focus
Over the past 30 years Matt has been a mentor to kids from a disadvantaged background in both Hong Kong and Australia and has helped fund and build the building of a school in Cambodia. He has served collectively for >15 years on not-for-profit Boards, including the Macquarie Global Foundation Committee, has been co-head of his own private ancillary fund and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Movember and a member of the Finance and Risk Board Committee for Street Side Medics.