Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

MBA, FAICD

John joined the Australian Ethical Board in February 2020 as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He brings more than 35 years of experience in investment management, private client advisory and wealth management across Australia and New Zealand, including more than 20 years in CEO roles at several leading investment and wealth management businesses.

In addition to his leadership of Australian Ethical, he is currently a Non-Executive Director of Australian Philanthropic Services, Australia’s leading independent not-for-profit philanthropic services organisation, and a member of the Funds Management Board Committee of the Financial Services Council of Australia.

John has an MBA from Henley Business School (U.K.) and has been recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), based on his extensive Board and Directorship experience within and outside financial services.

Chief Financial Officer

B Bus, CA, GAICD

Mark is responsible for business performance, financial control and fund accounting. Mark has more than 30 years of experience in financial services, having previously held senior roles within Australian Ethical, Challenger, Perpetual, Tyndall and KPMG.

Group Executive Superannuation

MEng

Maria is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the superannuation division ensuring that the fund delivers exceptional outcomes for members and maintains a competitive, innovative, and member centric superannuation offering.

Maria has more than 20 years strategic marketing, Cx and leadership experience having previously held senior roles at neo-bank Volt, SocietyOne, OFX, AMP, Optus, and Virgin.

Chief Investment Officer

MEng, GAICD

Ludovic joined Australian Ethical in April 2023 as Chief Investment Officer.

He has over 30 years of experience in ESG investing, funds management, commercial and investment banking and financial advisory.

Prior to joining, Ludovic was the Chief Investment Officer for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Australia’s Green Bank. He also had previous roles at Hastings Funds Management, Westpac, ABN AMRO, Macquarie Bank, UBS and BNP Paribas.

Ludovic holds a Master of Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, France, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chief People & Culture Officer

BCom

Eveline is responsible for people and culture strategy and execution at Australian Ethical, aligning our people to AE’s purpose, business strategy and client outcomes. Eveline has extensive experience encompassing strategic and operational leadership with previous roles at First Sentier Investors, AMP Capital and Perpetual.

Chief Risk Officer and Company Secretary

BSc (Hons), ACA (ICAEW), GAICD

Karen is also responsible for the Risk Management Framework at Australian Ethical. Karen has over 25 years’ experience in risk and compliance in Australia and the UK.

Chief Technology Officer

BEng (Hons)

Conrad is responsible for developing Australian Ethical's technology and data capabilities, and aligning them to deliver positive impact and client outcomes. He has extensive experience in Investment Management, OTC Markets, Securities Services and Retail Banking having previously held roles in HSBC, Credit Suisse and UBS.

Chief Impact & Ethics Officer

CA (Fellow), M (Env), BA (Juris)

Alison joined Australian Ethical in May 2023 to ensure our investments continue to meet our Ethical Charter and grow our positive outcomes for animals, people, and planet.

Alison has more than 20 years’ experience in responsible investment and stewardship, working with numerous industry leaders in her prior roles with Pendal and Regnan. A Chartered Accountant, Alison also completed a Master of Environment and was previously a corporate sustainability advisor with EY.