Experience

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  National Milk

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Managing Director

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Trading and logistical solutions for milk and dairy products in AustraliaDelivering innovative risk management and financing choices to all members of the Aussie dairy supply chainPassionate about returning the Aussie dairy industry to stability and growthwww.natmilk.com.au

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  Bridgecape Commodities

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Managing Director

    • Aug 2017 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Dairy trading and risk advisory Working with members of global dairy supply chain to understand market volatility and how to manage itPhysical and financial derivative trading.

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  Ausfine Foods International

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Derivatives Trading Manager - Dairy

    • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Responsible for growing the use of dairy derivatives both internally and embedded within customer / supplier deals, across CME, NZX and EEXDevelopment of risk management and financing solutions for customers / suppliers Management of company trading exposures and pricing across physical / derivative businessesFundamental analysis of global dairy ingredients markets to position trading book for profit

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  Milkey

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Principal

    • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Attempted launch of website which would assist Australian dairy farmers in understanding their milk price and supply options and make better decisions as a result.

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  Fonterra

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Trader - Dairy Ingredients

    • Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Responsible for developing and implementing trading / risk management strategies across Fonterra Australia (FA). Included: successful development / roll out of new farmer price risk management tools, global market supply/demand analysis, implementation of portfolio PnL / risk view for FA, positioning of the FA sales / import portfolios using physical / derivative channels (incl. basis positioning), and trading of physical milk purchases.

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  Arbalet Capital Management

  • New York

  • Trader

    • Jul 2012 - May 2013
    • New York

    Large relative value commodities hedge fund. Part of portfolio management team responsible for identifying and executing trade strategies across the grains, softs and energy markets. Responsibilities include detailed fundamental market analysis, identification and analysis of key market indicators, development of relative value trade ideas across multiple markets.

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  ANZ

  • Australia
  • Banking
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director - Agricultural Commodities

    • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

    Responsible for sales and trading activities in the grains/softs markets across the Northern Hemisphere. Role included derivative pricing and risk management, prop trading, recommendation of risk management strategies to clients, development and management of client pipelines/budgets, and preparation of research and marketing materials.

  • Agricultural Commodities Strategist

    • Sep 2009 - Jul 2010

    Responsible for research and analysis of key global grains, softs and oilseeds markets to provide market and fundamental insight to clients and trading/sales teams.

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  Polo Capital

  • Portfolio Manager

    • Nov 2006 - Jan 2009

    Large Brazilian hedge fund employing intra sector pair trading strategy through Latam markets (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina) plus South Africa. Responsible for identification, construction and monitoring positions (P&L responsibility) in the retail, food/beverage, agribusiness, media and telecommunications industries (over 70 companies)

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  The O'Brien Group

  • Business Development Analyst

    • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

    Private investment company specializing in hospitality, tourism and property assets. Responsible for identification, analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and delivery of investment projects and group strategic direction.

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  Macquarie Bank

  • Business Analyst

    • Jun 2004 - Sep 2004

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Senior Consultant/Consultant

    • Mar 2000 - Mar 2004

    Participated in and lead consulting, corporate reporting and financial audit engagements