Experience

KsLA Ventures Pty Ltd

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director, KsLA Ventures Pty Ltd

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Sydney, Australia & Hong Kong KSLA Ventures Pty Ltd is a specialist boutique Consulting & Transaction Services firm providing a range of growth services to established mid-market private businesses who are seeking to grow through alliances/partnerships, acquisitions and capital. Whilst we sometimes work with pre-revenue or profit tech start-ups/scale ups, we typically focus on Australian and/or Asian companies who have solid earnings (EBITDA $A2.5-8m+ p.a.) which are potentially looking to (A) sell 100% of their… Show more KSLA Ventures Pty Ltd is a specialist boutique Consulting & Transaction Services firm providing a range of growth services to established mid-market private businesses who are seeking to grow through alliances/partnerships, acquisitions and capital. Whilst we sometimes work with pre-revenue or profit tech start-ups/scale ups, we typically focus on Australian and/or Asian companies who have solid earnings (EBITDA $A2.5-8m+ p.a.) which are potentially looking to (A) sell 100% of their business to a trade buyer or strategic investor, (aka "M&A") or (B) partner with a professional, strategic growth investor ("Investor Sourcing"). We focus heavily on preparing companies/businesses for either investment or a 100% sale, before identifying & approaching suitable targets. Preparation: We work to improve the client’s overall positioning and prepare a strong dataroom & populate it with all information required to support a fast, organised and high-conviction diligence process. Investors: Our investor relationships are extensive and focus on top-tier growth investors & strategic (trade) investors who are looking to invest AUD$10-15 million and/or take on M&A (acquisition) opportunities. Recent Key Transactions: 2020: EOI campaign on behalf of the owners of Dr Roebucks Skincare for the 100% sale of their global skincare brand. Sale completed in July 2020. 2018/19: EOI campaign on behalf of the US owners of Quickflix Australia for the 100% sale of their high-margin DVD subscription business. 2016/17: KSLAV completed a sizeable transaction for one of Australia's largest spring water supplier companies with mid market Private Equity. The investment partnership enabled our client to buy out minority shareholders, restructure banking facilities/remove personal guarantees & ensure sufficient access to additional funding. 2015: Aussie Farmers Direct - KSLAV completed a $A35m transaction for a Singaporean PE Fund which purchased a majority equity stake in AFD. Show less



Antler

• Singapore
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor + Investor

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Australia Antler are a global early-stage VC that enables and invests in the defining companies of tomorrow. https://www.antler.co/apply.**



Orlar

• Vietnam
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Australia



Startup Tasmania

• Australia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2020 - May 2022

  Launceston, Tasmania, Australia



Everything is Awesome

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Growth Consulting and Ventures Portfolio

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia



EMT Partners

• Australia
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• M&A Strategy Adviser

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

  Australia



Mackeller Capital

• Financial Services

• Senior Adviser

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2018

  Sydney, Australia



Chenavari Investment Managers

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Head of Origination, Australia - Chenavari Credit & Special Situations HK - Sydney

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2014

  Sydney



AMP

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asia Specialist Consultant, Group Strategy (Contract Role)

  • May 2010 - Sep 2010

  Sydney, Australia



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP, Regional Service Delivery, New Product Development & Head of FIG (Asia)

  • 2002 - 2007

  Hong Kong



Goldman Sachs

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Prime Brokerage, Equities Division- Goldman Sachs HK

  • Mar 2000 - Dec 2001

  Hong Kong



JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• AVP, Network Relationship Manager (Asia) - Global Investor Services Group (GIS)

  • Nov 1996 - Feb 2000

  Hong Kong



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Product Manager

  • Jun 1994 - Nov 1996

  Hong Kong