Senior leadership team

B Bus, CA, GAICD

Mark is responsible for finance, fund accounting and administration. Mark has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, having previously held senior roles within Australian Ethical, Challenger, Perpetual, Tyndall and KPMG.

BEng, PRINCE2, DipPM

Kim manages all aspects of the organisational strategy focused on operations and technology. With 20+ years’ experience in information technology, program management, major transformations and Operations, Kim has previously held roles at Local Government Super, FuturePlus Financial Services and RT Health.

BSc, CFA

David is responsible for ensuring the effective management of all investment aspects of the company. David has over 20 years’ experience in the investment industry with previous roles at Macquarie Securities, Credit Suisse Asset Management, Mellon and Mercer.

MEng

Maria is responsible for sales, marketing and customer experience to help drive business growth, which in turn increases positive impact on society. 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.

Bcom, MBA 

Marion is driving and championing Australian Ethical’s strategic direction and the execution of strategic initiatives. She has extensive experience in strategic leadership and consulting roles at companies such as Credit Suisse, Perpetual and Booz Allen Hamilton. She has a MBA from London Business School (UK).  

BSc (Hons), ACA (ICAEW), GAICD

Karen is responsible for the Risk Management Framework at Australian Ethical. Karen has over 25 years experience in risk and compliance with previous roles at StatePlus, Tyndall, Jardine Fleming and PriceWaterhouse.

BA, LLB, MLitt, PhD

Stuart evaluates the impacts which companies’ products, services and operations have on people, animals and the environment. He also contributes to our voice for more sustainable business and investment models and practices. Stuart has previously worked with St James Ethics Centre and as a banker and lawyer.

BA, LLB, MBA, FGIA, GDACG

Tom oversees the company’s governance including company secretarial and legal functions to ensure that the Group meets its regulatory obligations. Tom has over 25 years legal experience in Australia, Asia and Europe.

MBA, GAICD

John joined the Australian Ethical Board in February 2020 as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.  He brings more than 30 years’ experience in investment management, private client advisory and wealth management across Australia and New Zealand, including 17 years in CEO roles at several leading investment and wealth management businesses.

He also brings significant previous Board and Directorship experience within and outside financial services, including Executive and Non-Executive Directorships with Atrium Investment Management, The Australian Bond Exchange, Fitzpatricks Private Wealth, Yabonza Property Management, Sortfiy Intellectual Property and Retirement Victoria.  

John has an MBA from Henley Business School (U.K), is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of the Fund Management Board Committee of the Financial Services Council.