Experience

Equis Development Pte. Ltd.

• Singapore
• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2021 - 2 years 1 month

  Singapore



Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

• Singapore
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

  Singapore Kacific Broadband Satellites is a satellite-based telecommunications company, providing broadband internet connectivity to Asia and the Pacific Islands using its first satellite, launched in December 2019. • Business and financial strategy, capital raising, tax structuring, Board and stakeholder management, oversight of accounting and financial operations • Raised US$160 million project finance debt from commercial and development banks. Transaction awarded IJGlobal’s Asia Pacific… Show more Kacific Broadband Satellites is a satellite-based telecommunications company, providing broadband internet connectivity to Asia and the Pacific Islands using its first satellite, launched in December 2019. • Business and financial strategy, capital raising, tax structuring, Board and stakeholder management, oversight of accounting and financial operations • Raised US$160 million project finance debt from commercial and development banks. Transaction awarded IJGlobal’s Asia Pacific Telecoms deal of the year Show less



Self-Employed

• Independent Consultant

  • 2015 - 2019

  Sydney, Australia • Business consulting for various technology, fintech, telecommunications and investing companies • Development of smartphone-based software solutions for real estate professionals



Macquarie Group

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director; Chief Operating Officer of Corporate Lending Division

  • 2011 - 2015

  Sydney, Australia Operational expertise • Brought world's best practice to the operations of a US$10 billion portfolio of corporate and real estate loans, mortgages and equity investments in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia • Implemented two major IT projects to systemise and streamline operations and reporting Risk assessment and management • Implemented new approaches to risk assessment and management for the business and its investments, covering funding and tax risk, regulatory and… Show more Operational expertise • Brought world's best practice to the operations of a US$10 billion portfolio of corporate and real estate loans, mortgages and equity investments in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia • Implemented two major IT projects to systemise and streamline operations and reporting Risk assessment and management • Implemented new approaches to risk assessment and management for the business and its investments, covering funding and tax risk, regulatory and compliance risk, and operational risk such as health and safety, IT and fraud risk Funding • Developed and implemented alternative approaches to funding to provide resilience in changing market conditions • Formulated methods for improving efficiency of funding through analysis of duration and repayment rates of loans and mortgages on the balance sheet Regulatory and compliance • Managed relationship with APRA (the Australian financial regulator) and other regulators, obtaining regulatory approvals when required, and creating a "centre of excellence" on regulatory matters to ensure optimal business outcomes while staying in compliance with the regulatory framework Show less



Macquarie Group

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners

  • 2005 - 2010

  New York, USA Fundraising and fund establishment • Created two private equity funds investing in infrastructure and utility assets, with US$5.5 billion assets under management • Raised capital from over 100 investors in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and in Europe Asset acquisitions and management • Led or oversaw and negotiated 13 portfolio company acquisitions with enterprise value totalling US$22 billion, and subsequent management of the companies post-acquisition • Companies acquired… Show more Fundraising and fund establishment • Created two private equity funds investing in infrastructure and utility assets, with US$5.5 billion assets under management • Raised capital from over 100 investors in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and in Europe Asset acquisitions and management • Led or oversaw and negotiated 13 portfolio company acquisitions with enterprise value totalling US$22 billion, and subsequent management of the companies post-acquisition • Companies acquired covered spectrum of infrastructure and utility sectors including energy companies, toll roads, marine terminals, communications infrastructure and waste companies Directorships • Served as a Director on the Boards of various portfolio companies, including Puget Energy, an electric and gas utility in Washington state, and Global Tower Partners, a telecommunications company specializing in cell phone towers, as well as several energy, toll road and marine terminal companies Fund operation • Led a team of over 40 executives covering investor relations, finance, legal and tax

• Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Essential Assets Partnership

  • 2001 - 2005

  Toronto, Canada • Conceived and established the first specialist diversified infrastructure and utility fund in North America, raising C$460m of investor commitments and creating the template for private equity-style infrastructure funds which is now used throughout the infrastructure fund industry • Led all fund activities, including fundraising and asset acquisitions • Fund has completed its 10-year life cycle, achieving returns in excess of 20% per annum

• Associate Director, Investment Banking Group

  • 1998 - 2001

  Sydney, Australia • Portfolio manager and analyst for various infrastructure and utility assets • Played a significant role in the establishment of Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund, the first unlisted infrastructure fund in Australia targeting institutional investors

• Manager, Funds Management Group

  • 1994 - 1998

  Sydney, Australia • Provided analytical support in the areas of asset allocation, derivatives and currency management