Stephen has over 30 years of experience in the financial services, funds management, M&A, private equity and accounting fields. He primarily focused on the energy, technology, IT services, infrastructure, financial services, entertainment and natural resource sectors. He has held Directorships with international Fund Managers subsidiaries, Investec Funds Management and the Australian subsidiary of US-based fund manager Sanford C. Bernstein. He has been a founder and held Directorships in a number of Unlisted and Listed companies both in Australia and internationally.

He is currently Chairman of two Public Companies in Australia, NobleOak Life Limited and IncentiaPay Limited (ASX – INP)

Sarah Fairhurst holds multiple Board roles as a Non-Executive Director across four energy sector companies and has recently served on the Advisory Board of an ESG services firm. With a career spanning the UK, Asia, and Australia, she brings deep expertise in electricity and gas markets, as well as a nuanced understanding of regional cultural and regulatory complexities.

A key highlight of Sarah’s executive journey is co-founding The Lantau Group (TLG) in 2010 — a boutique energy economics and strategy advisory firm. She is known for her strategic insight, commercial acumen, and analytical rigor, paired with practical, cross-border experience. Sarah excels in addressing complex energy challenges with a blend of pragmatism and innovation.

Raman Bhalla is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group Incorporated (SIPBN). SIPBN was set up in 2021.

Raman has extensive contacts in the private equity, debt, venture capital, family offices arenas as well as within high-net-worth individuals in Australia and overseas markets.

Previously, Raman worked with several Australian and Global investment banks in senior executive management roles. He has previously assisted clients to raise capital through public offerings, private equity, venture capital, debt instruments, cross border transactions and mergers/ acquisitions.

Raman is passionate about building businesses and facilitating international trade, business, and investment. His extensive international business, professional and political network reach includes Australia, India, Middle East, the US, Israel, Hong Kong and China.

Raman also acts as Non-Executive Director for private companies, start-up enterprises, companies in growth phase and not-for-profit organizations and adds significant value for stakeholders. He is focused on helping Australian businesses grow and become successful.

Raman completed his executive education at Harvard Business School in Private Equity and Venture Capital. He is a Chartered Accountant, FCPA, CIMA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Rod McGeoch has had and continues to enjoy a remarkable career at the forefront of business, sports administration and the legal profession.

He unites exemplary senior level management experience with an unparalleled commitment to achievement. Perhaps best known as the leader of Sydney’s successful Olympics 2000 bid, he is Chairman or Director of a wide range of major corporations and past Chairman of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, one of Australia’s largest law firms.

He was described in an ABN AMRO report as one of Australasia’s most influential Directors. His appointments include Chairman of Chubb Insurance Australia Limited, and Vantage Private Equity Growth Limited. He is a Consultant of the Group Board of Corporation America and a Director of Corporacion America International S.a.r.l, and Corporacion America Airports S.A. He is Chairman of Australasian Media Co, a member of the Board of Destination NSW. He Chairman of SureVision and APP Corporation Pty Ltd.

He completed lengthy terms as a Director of Ramsay Health Care Limited, Chairman of Skycity Entertainment Group Ltd and Mediaworks Ltd two major New Zealand companies and continues that connection as Honorary Chairman of the Trans-Tasman Business Circle and immediate Past Chairman of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum. He is a Trustee and Deputy Chairman of the Sydney Cricket Ground & Sports Ground Trust.

He is a past President of the Law Society of NSW and a Member of the Order of Australia, awarded in recognition of his invaluable services to the legal profession. On 26 January 2013 Mr McGeoch became an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his “distinguished service to the community through contributions to a range of organisations and to sport.”

In 2014 Mr McGeoch was appointed Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Australia. He completed his term of office in April 2021.

Paul commenced his role as Executive Director for Business Sydney in September 2021. Prior to Business Sydney, Paul was Director for the Business Leaders Council, Membership and Events for the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) for seven years. Paul sits on the Board of The Gut Foundation, The Estia Foundation, Australian Marketing Institute and as a Non-Executive Board Member of Group Colleges Australia.
In addition, Paul is an ambassador of Start Up Australia and is a Member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW Institute. Further Paul is a Non-Executive Director of Dymocks Children’s Charities. Paul is an Adjunct Professor at UBSS Australia and was awarded the Centenary Medal of Australia in 2001. Paul was the former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Hotels Association of NSW (AHA).
Prior to the AHA, Paul was the Executive Chairman of the Millennium Forum, which was the fundraising and business engagement arm of the Liberal Party of Australia NSW Division. Paul was also the former NSW President of the Marketing Institute of Australia for 4 years, a member of the Council for ten years and is currently an Associate Fellow and Certified Practicing Marketer of the Marketing Institute of Australia.

Dr. Christian Baylis is the Founder and CIO at Fortlake Asset Management, responsible for overseeing the investment process and investment team. Fortlake is one of the fastest growing asset managers in Australia and has been recognized as the top performing asset manager within the fixed income peer group since the firm’s inception (Source: Morningstar).

Fortlake was also recognized by the acclaimed Hedge Fund Journal as one of the top 50 up and coming asset managers, globally. More recently, Fortlake entered into an economic partnership with Colonial First State (CFS) under the ownership of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), the first asset manager to do so under the KKR lead business.

The AFR recently named Fortlake as the “Bond fund with equity like returns” a notable acknowledgement in one of the toughest interest rate environments in history. Having worked at UBS Asset Management and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Christian managed over $8 billion in assets, and was a member of the Global Multi Strategy Committee. Christian holds a PhD in Econometrics and received the Exceed First Class Honours award with a perfect GPA.

He won the Australian Postgraduate Scholar Award at both UNSW and USYD and was a visiting scholar at Monash University in the Econometrics faculty. He was also a recipient of the Capital Markets CRC PhD Scholarship, focusing on inflation modeling, probability density functions, and option implied distributions.

Stela Solar is the Inaugural Director of Australia’s National AI Centre (NAIC) that was incubated by CSIRO and now resides at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

NAIC’s mission is to accelerate positive AI adoption and innovation that benefits business and community. Currently, Stela also serves as Co-chair of the Commonwealth AI Consortium.

She has previously held roles at Microsoft including Global Director of AI Solution Sales, as well as roles across IT distributors and technology startups.

Over the past 15 years, Stela has led business model transformations which enable organisations to capture new revenue opportunities and build competitive advantage with emerging technologies such as Cloud, IoT and AI. With a background in sustainability and creative industries, Stela thrives in ambiguity, change and purpose-led organisations.

Outside of the technology arena, Stela enjoys the challenge of competitive sailing and tries to find time to play cello and piano.

The Honourable David Elliott's keen interest in politics led him to join the Liberal Party on his 16th birthday and take on research roles on the personal staff of then Senator Bronwyn Bishop in her Parramatta office before spending four years on the personal staff of the Hon John Howard OM AC. After graduating in 1993, David joined the NSW Police Media Unit and worked on a number of high-profile operations, including Task Force Air, which led to the arrest of notorious backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

In 1995, David joined the Regular Army and, following studies at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, was commissioned into the Australian Army Public Relations Service and promoted to the rank of Captain. He completed his Master’s Degree on an Army part scholarship. A long-time friendship with then NSW Opposition Leader, the Hon Peter Collins QC MP, saw David return to politics as his senior press secretary in 1997. Following the change of leadership in the NSW Liberal Party in 1999, David was invited to be the National Campaign Director of the “No Republic” campaign. Under his administration, David saw a successful “No” vote in every State of the Commonwealth. For his services to the referendum, he was awarded the Commonwealth’s Centenary Medal in 2001.

In 1999, he also completed his final Master’s dissertation on the relationship between the Liberal Party of Australia and the media. January 2000 saw David recalled to the Australian Regular Army and posted to the headquarters staff of the multinational peacekeeping forces in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, for which he was awarded the Australian Service Medal (Bougainville clasp). He returned to Australia in June 2000 and opted for a career sabbatical with the international charity, St John Ambulance, working as the Major Events Manager in Australia and the Manchester Commonwealth Games, UK.

In January 2004, David joined the Australian Hotels Association and served as the NSW Deputy Chief Executive until January 2008. He was responsible for tourism and accommodation issues as well as being the Association’s public affairs director. He was awarded the Australian Defence Medal in April 2007. During his time at the AHA (NSW), David served on a number of industry boards and committees, including Hotel Employers Mutual and The National Tourism Alliance. In January 2008, David was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Contractors Federation (NSW) based at Norwest Business Park, which employed 15 staff and operated as a Registered Training Organisation servicing more than 500 businesses ranging from publicly listed companies to small family concerns constructing infrastructure across Australia.

David was a Director of Castle Hill RSL Group from 2009 to 2016. From January 2006 to December 2007, he was a lay-member of the NSW Law Society Professional Conduct Committee. In October 2009, David was also appointed as a Member of the Sydney Business Chamber Policy Committee. He lives in Kellyville and is married to Nicole, and they have two sons, Lachlan (22) and William (20). His interests include travel, history, rugby, sailing, and golf. David was elected to the 55th Parliament as the Member for Baulkham Hills on 26th March 2011 with a 16 per cent swing to the Liberal Party. In June 2011, he was also elected as the Chairman of the NSW Economic Development Committee.

In 2011, he presided over the Inquiry into the NSW Parliamentary Budget Office. In May 2014, he was promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to then Premier Mike Baird. He has also served as the Chairman of Ministerial Consultative Council on India, Secretary of Parliamentary Friends of Papua New Guinea, and Chairman of the St John Ambulance Parliamentary Auxiliary. David was a member of the Australian Political Exchange Council’s 21st delegation to Japan in March 2013.

He also represented the NSW Parliament in October 2013 at the Global Conference on the Role of Parliaments and Extractive Industries in Vienna, Austria. Following the re-election of the Baird Government in March 2015, David was appointed Minister for Corrections, Emergency Services, and Veterans Affairs. In August 2015, David was appointed a Member in The Order of St John. In early 2017, Premier Gladys Berejiklian appointed David the Minister for Counter Terrorism, replacing Emergency Services.

Following the re-election of the Berejiklian Government in March 2019, David was appointed Minister for Police and Emergency Services. In December 2021, Premier Dominic Perrottet appointed David Minister for Transport and Veterans Affairs. David was subsequently appointed Minister for Western Sydney in August 2022. As his seat of Baulkham Hills was abolished in the lead-up to the 2023 State Election, David announced his retirement from State Parliament and in May 2023 was appointed the Chief Executive of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (NSW & ACT).

Lyall Gorman is currently the Group CEO of Evolve Housing, one of Australia’s largest Community Housing Providers. He is also the President of Business NSW, having served as a Board Director for the past eight years and Deputy President for two years. Lyall also holds the position of Deputy President at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

He has over 35 years of experience in senior management, project management and administration, in both the Public and Private sectors. He holds a Master’s Degree in Administration (UNSW) with majors in Finance, Organizational Culture and Change, Organisational Behaviour, Statistics and Marketing. Lyall was born in Griffith, NSW and has a passion for small business, mentoring emerging business leaders and aspirational youth while also figuring on the public speaking circuit in areas including Leadership, Building a Winning Culture, High Performance, Brand, Development, Consumer Engagement.

Stephen Bali MP’s professional career prior to parliament included accounting, business consulting, accounting academic, and union official. Stephen has represented the seat of Blacktown in the NSW Parliament since 2017. In 2023, Stephen was elevated to the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces as part of the Minns’ Labor Government. Prior to his election to Parliament, Stephen has always strived to put his community first – serving as a Blacktown City Councillor between 2004 to 2019; including as Deputy Mayor 2009-10 and Mayor from 2014-19.

Stephen’s diverse career has enabled him to help businesses start-up and get established - through to supporting workers and industries in safety innovation and policy development. Stephen has taught accounting and finance at TAFE and universities. Stephen Bali MP’s life experiences have allowed him to become a strong advocate for Blacktown City. He is fighting for western Sydney to deliver improvements in health, education, and infrastructure to match the massive population growth.

Stephen is involved in many charities including the Blacktown City Lions Club and the establishment of The Better Foundation (Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals). Stephen Bali has been responsible for driving the modern transformational change across Blacktown City including the health and performance centre (BISP); Blacktown CBD redevelopment; Animal Rehoming Centre; and various other projects which led to his recognition of being identified on various lists as amongst the most influential people in Western Sydney.

Stephen strives to advocate for quality services and infrastructure to provide the best opportunities in life for local residents.

Stephen Walters is Chief Economist for the Business Council of Australia (BCA), based in Sydney. He previously was Chief Economist for NSW, based in NSW Treasury.

Before joining Treasury, Stephen was Chief Economist with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and, for 14 years, was Chief Economist for investment bank J.P. Morgan.

Stephen previously was Senior Economist with Access Economics in Melbourne and International Economist with Norwich Union and Alliance Capital in the United Kingdom. He also spent seven years as an Economist with the Treasury in Perth.

Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Western Australia and a Master’s degree in applied finance from the University of Melbourne.

He also has qualifications in journalism and graduated from the AICD’s Company Directors Course in 2017. Stephen has published three books, with a fourth to be published soon. Stephen is a former chair of the Executive Committee of the Australian Business Economists (ABE) and is a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC).

With 23 years of experience in financial data, news, and analytics, Giovanni sits on the executive committee of ION Analytics and is responsible for engaging with Influencers in the capital market globally and across asset classes. He organizes fireside chats and exclusive closed-door events to facilitate connectivity and knowledge among the influencers. Giovanni joined the company in 2001 where it held various roles in Italy, Germany, London including managing a global team of journalists and data analysts. Giovanni is now based in Sydney.

Giovanni Laudicina is a results-driven and visionary CEO with a proven track record of transforming organizations into industry leaders. With over a decade of executive experience, he has successfully driven national and international growth and profitability across diverse sectors. Born in Italy, Giovanni began his career as a consultant and manager, establishing a solid foundation of expertise and leadership.

He played a pivotal role in establishing EasyPark's presence in Italy, leading the company to become the market leader. In 2018, Giovanni relocated to Sydney and joined Duncan Solutions, where he ascended to the role of CEO in 2020. Under his leadership, Duncan Solutions has continued to thrive and expand its market presence.

Jillian Kilby is the Managing Director of The Stable Group, a regional consulting company firmly fixed
in its pursuit to leave a legacy of change in regional Australia.

She is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, an Australian Sir John Monash Scholar, A
graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an MBA and Public Policy
Masters from Stanford University.

In 2018, Jillian founded The Exchange, a regionally-based social impact organisation focused on the
facilitation of space for coworking and community. Jillian bought and renovated an 1880s iconic post
office building and a State Heritage Listed Bank in Dubbo and an old Cordial Factory precinct in
Narrabri which have been restored and converted into vibrant coworking spaces.

Jillian holds a number of advisory roles, including as Director of the James Martin Institute for Public
Policy, Member of the Council for Women’s Economic Opportunity, Chair of the Regional Advisory
Panel for the Daily Telegraph Bush Summit, and Member of the NSW Skills Board.

This year, Jillian develops her newest venture, Good Foundations, with the acquisition and planned
restoration of a fifth heritage building in Wagga Wagga. She was the 2013 NSW/ACT Rural Woman of
The Y

Jim’s career began as a teacher and Deputy Principal of a Catholic High School. Subsequently, he entered the financial services industry, providing financial adviser soft-skill training and education and regularly speaking at conferences and seminars, in Australia and internationally.

Jim, for some 25 years, built a very successful business in financial planning and ultimately sold it to a publicly listed ASX company. In 2012 and 2013 respectively, Jim was appointed Adjunct Professor with Notre Dame University, Australia, and Western Sydney University.

He is actively involved in community activities, including the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal and Local Chambers of Commerce.

Jim was the Chairman of Mentor Education and Chairman of APIC, a leading international educational organization. He was Deputy Chairman of Regional Development Australia for Sydney and sat on three separate council bodies in Western Sydney, specifically dealing with audit and risk, asset management, and other financial related matters, pertaining to each of the councils that Jim has served.

Sarah is a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of #CapTech2024, specializing in guiding SME organizations through strategic business development and leadership enhancement. With accreditations in psychometrics, emotional quotient, and motivational techniques, Sarah brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. She is a certified Board Facilitator, Neurolinguistics Practitioner, and Time-Line Therapist, reflecting her commitment to holistic business growth.

As the Founder of Influential Leader Academy and Co-founder of Deep Neuro Analytics, Sarah is deeply entrenched in the world of entrepreneurship and business advancement. She understands that scaling a venture requires more than just a vision—it demands a comprehensive strategy, access to funding, invaluable advice, and a strong network.

Drawing from over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Sarah has navigated the complexities of scaling ventures firsthand. She has guided numerous entrepreneurs through this process, leveraging her extensive network and expertise to secure funding opportunities and foster collaborations.

Sarah recognises that scaling ventures necessitates not only business acumen but also access to capital and strategic advice. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise, providing entrepreneurs with the guidance and support needed to navigate the challenges of growth.

Driven by a genuine passion for helping others succeed, Sarah approaches each client interaction with enthusiasm and dedication. Whether advising on scaling strategies, securing funding, or facilitating valuable connections, she is committed to ensuring the long-term success of her clients’ businesses.

Sarah believes that strategic scaling is not just about expansion; it’s about safeguarding the future success of a business and its stakeholders. By combining the right plan, funding, advice, and network, she helps entrepreneurs propel their ventures to new heights and ensure their enduring relevance in the market.

Anuraj Gambhir is an internationally recognized Strategic Innovation Advisor, Technology Visionary, Exponential Thought Leader and multi-award winning Innovator. He has over 30 years’ global experience across 5 continents as a trans-disciplinary expert. His practical knowledge spans executive management, innovation, entrepreneurship, conscious leadership, exponential technologies, design thinking and holistic wellbeing. A key domain of his focus is the future of Health/Wellness incorporating cutting-edge Wellness tech and innovations that can be applied for smart – devices/homes/buildings/spaces/cities/communities.

Ozge Fettahlioglu, Founder and CEO of Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno Modular Constructions, is a pioneer in bespoke wellness design, building materials, furniture, and fittings. She is committed to improving lives by enhancing environments, focusing on making high-quality, innovative design accessible. Her companies eliminate intermediaries by directly manufacturing and importing, ensuring streamlined solutions and exceptional craftsmanship. Specialising in custom modular houses, hotel construction and renovations, and bespoke home staging, Ozge leads her ventures with a passion for cutting-edge design and quality craftsmanship.

Victor is a seasoned government leader, having served as a Minister in NSW for 12 years, and is best known for his role as Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government.

He is considered a pioneer of digital government in Australia, and his achievements have been admired, studied and modelled by other governments around the world. Since retiring from politics in 2023, Victor has been appointed to Accenture’s Global Luminaries Program to champion the cause of digital government around the world.

Victor is the inaugural Chair of the Commonwealth Government’s Digital Identity Expert Panel.

Victor is also the inaugural Chair of the Commonwealth Government’s Independent Advisory Panel for MyGov and Services Australia.In addition, Victor is a Professor at UNSW and Director of the Trustworthy Digital Society Hub, a joint initiative of UNSW and UTS.

Victor is a board member of the Tech Council of Australia and Adviser to the Brain and Mind Institute based at the University of Sydney. In 2023 Victor launched ServiceGen, a firm that provides advice to governments and complex organisations with a mission of profoundly reimagining services for the digital age.

Craig Scroggie is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of NEXTDC, Australia’s leadingData-Centre-as-a-Service provider. Prior to becoming CEO in June 2012, Mr Scroggie served on theBoard of Directors since IPO (2010) as a Non-Executive Director, including as Chairman of the Audit andRisk Management Committee.

Mr Scroggie has more than 25 years’experience in the ICT industry, having held senior positions withSymantec, Veritas Software, Computer Associates, EMC Corporation and Fujitsu. Prior to joiningNEXTDC, Mr Scroggie was Symantec’s Vice President & Managing Director for the Pacific Region.

Mr Scroggie currently serves on the BoardofSovereign Cloud Holdings (ASX:SOV) and also serves on theUniversity of Southern Queensland Business School Advisory Board and is Chairman of the La TrobeUniversity Business School Advisory Board and holds the position of Adjunct Professor.

Mr Scroggie is a Graduate of the University of Southern Queensland and holds an Advanced Certificatein Information Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Management, a Postgraduate Diploma inManagement, a Master of Business Administration; and is a Graduate and Fellow of the AustralianInstitute of Company Directors.

Nicole Gibson is the CEO of San Francisco based in TruthTechnologies, and a globally recognised leader in health innovation. Pioneering the world’s first technology capable of tracking emotions through wearable devices, she is reshaping how individuals and organisations approach emotional intelligence and well-being.

Nicole’s career began as a performer, but she quickly transitioned into social impact entrepreneurship, dedicating her life to solving the issue of emotional incapacity. With over 15 years’ experience in social entrepreneurship, she leads with a passion for revolutionising global systems, integrating advanced biometric tools to empower self-awareness and informed decision-making.

Nicole served as the youngest national mental health commissioner in Australia for three terms, advising a 27B$ budget. Under Nicole’s leadership, in Truth Technologies has become a platform for positive social change, driving innovation in the intersection of technology, empathy, and leadership, inspiring others to challenge conventional narratives and build more compassionate, connected communities. Featured by major media outlets and a trusted voice in thought leadership, Nicole’s mission-driven approach continues to create meaningful impact across industries and borders.

Mark McCrindle is a social researcher, best-selling author, influential thought leader and TEDx speaker. He is recognised globally as coining the name for the emerging generation, Generation Alpha. Mark’s advisory, communications and research company, McCrindle, count among its clients more than 100 of the nation’s largest companies and leading international brands.

Mark’s highly valued social commentary is presented through his engaging keynotes, research, reports, infographics, videos and media input. He is a trusted advisor and sits on the board of a number of different organisations, after having developed his regard as an expert demographer, futurist and social commentator.

Mark McCrindle, BSc (Psychology), MA, is the author of five books on emerging trends and social change. Generation Alpha, Work Wellbeing: Leading Thriving Teams in Rapidly Changing Times, The ABC of XYZ: Understanding the Global Generations, Word Up: A Lexicon and Guide to Communication in the 21st Century and The Power of Good

Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer of the Foxtel Group which has interests that extend fromthe traditional Foxtel business and includes Kayo Sports, BINGE, Fox Sports, Foxtel Media and Hubbl. He was appointed to the role in January 2018 following his successful tenure as ChiefExecutive Officer of Fox Sports.

Since Patrick became Chief Executive Officer, the Foxtel Group has grown rapidly in streaming with the launch of Kayo Sports in late 2018 and the arrival of the highly anticipated entertainment streaming service, BINGE, in May 2020. Patrick is also leading the Group’s next major disruption in streaming, Hubbl.

Previously at Fox Sports, Patrick oversaw an extensive program of renewal and invigoration, including the rebranding of Fox Sports and the introduction of weekly entertainment shows that cemented the company’s reputation as the unrivalled home of sports and game-changing broadcast innovations.In 2005,

Patrick was appointed Executive Director of Content, Product and Delivery at Foxteland was responsible for introducing a string of product and service innovations including FoxteliQ, Mobile Foxtel, Foxtel On Demand and Ultra HD. In 2002, as Director of Digital, he lead there birth and reinvigoration of Foxtel as a digital product and reshaping its consumer proposition.

Patrick’s career in television began in 1998, at Southern Star Entertainment as Head of Non-Drama, before taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer, XYZ-the channel creation and production business-in 2000. At XYZ, Patrick successfully revitalised and relaunched theLifestyle Channel, Channel [V], Music Max and The Weather Channel for the Foxtel and Austarplatforms.

Joseph Rizk AM is the CEO & Managing Director of Arab Bank Australia has been Managing Director since 22 December 2010. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director, Joseph held the position of Chief Banking Officer for over five years, overseeing the retail, commercial and trade banking operations as well as its branch network, and being responsible for all revenue generating arms of the Bank. Joseph has over 45 years of corporate, commercial and international banking and finance experience along with extensive experience across the banking spectrum with the ability to generate positive results in the face of tough market conditions and in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Bianca Solomons is a Managing Director for Greystar’s Australia business, leading Investor Relations in the Asia-Pacific region, where she is responsible for managing and growing the company’s institutional partners across the region. She also supports Greystar’s Investment Management Asia-Pacific business development and capital structuring efforts.

Before joining Greystar, Bianca was the Head of Institutional Capital and Head of Debt at Alceon, a multi-strategy alternatives investment manager based in Sydney, Australia. Prior to Alceon, she was a Director at ANZ Bank, arranging, underwriting, and syndicating structured loan solutions across project finance, leveraged finance, corporate, and real estate loans. Bianca is a member of the Capital Markets Committee for the Property Council of Australia and a member of Women in Investments.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Michael is the Founder and Managing Director of Vantage Asset Management Pty Limited a leading Australian, independent, private equity management company.

Vantage provides investors with unique access to the high performing Private Equity asset class and offers professional investment management and advisory services to institutions and sophisticated investors seeking a diversified investment approach to private equity investing.

Michael has over 30 years’ experience in private equity management, advisory and investment as well as in management operations and is responsible for the development and management of all private equity fund investment activity at Vantage.

Since establishing Vantage in 2004, Michael has managed Vantage’s funds share of investment into over $14.5 billion of Australian Private Equity funds resulting in more than $9.4 billion of equity funding across 189 underlying portfolio companies.

Across its flagship fund of funds program, Vantage has made investment commitments across 34 underlying private equity funds who in turn have completed investments into 189 companies and sold (or exited) 99 of those companies, delivering Vantage’s funds a 2.9 X gross multiple on invested capital with an average gross Internal Rate of Return of 47.3% p.a. across all exits.      

Michael holds a BE from the University of NSW, an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (majoring in Finance and Strategy), a Diploma of Financial Services from the Australian Financial Markets Association and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.