Kelvin Tan

CEO (Singapore)

Kelvin Tan joined Duxton in June 2017 as a member of Duxton’s Asian Equities team. Mr Tan is currently the Portfolio Manager for the global listed equities sub-portfolio of the Duxton Diversified Agriculture Fund and Portfolio Manager for the Vietnam Phoenix Fund (VPF). Prior to this Mr Tan worked as a deputy Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst. He has experience in both buy and sell side, listed & unlisted investments, including the successful divestment of a $150M USD private equity portfolio based in Vietnam. Mr Tan has also worked as Deputy Group CEO and Director for Straits Wine Company, a multination wine distribution company based in Singapore. He graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Economics) and a Diploma in Business Studies.

Ed Peter

Chairman

Ed Peter is the Group Chairman of Duxton Capital Australia & Duxton Asset Management (“Duxton”). Prior to forming Duxton in 2009, Ed was Head of Deutsche Asset Management Asia Pacific (“DeAM Asia”), Middle East & North Africa. He was also a member of the Deutsche Bank’s (DB) Group Equity Operating Committee and Asset Management Operating Committee. Ed joined DB in 1999 as Head of Equities and Branch Manager of DB Switzerland. In March 2001, Ed moved to Hong Kong with Deutsche Bank and was appointed Head of Global Equities for Asia and Australia, becoming responsible for Global Emerging Markets Equities in the beginning of 2003.

In November 2004, Ed became Head of Asian and Emerging Market Equities for the new Global Markets Division. Ed started his career in 1986 in Swiss equity sales for Credit Suisse in Geneva. In 1989 he moved to S.G. Warburg, with responsibility for the sale of Swiss equities worldwide. In 1998, he was appointed Managing Director with responsibility for the International Swiss Equities and Derivatives sales force. Mr Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Ed is an accomplished investor with over 20 years of experience in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. Throughout his career, Ed’s interest in premium hospitality experiences has led him to focus on developing unique and high-end dining experiences initially in Singapore, and more recently, in South Australia, with venues such as The Crafers Hotel, Fishbank, Arkhe and 2KW. Ed has a strong passion for wine, in addition to a significant collection of provenance he is also the proprietor of multi-award-winning Australian wine enterprises. Ed is also a member on the University of Adelaide’s Agribusiness and Wine advisory board.

Simon Stone

COO

Dr Simon Stone joined Duxton as Group COO in July 2021. He has held senior management roles in a wide range of industries including commercial and retail banking, manufacturing, telecommunications and information technology. He has been active in environmental management and served for many years on various Government boards and committees. Between 2006 and 2015 Simon was a director and Finance/Audit/Risk Committee Chair of Webster Ltd (ASX: WBA), Australia’s largest producer and exporter of walnuts and onions. During this period Webster was involved in a major change in direction, the sale of non-core assets and a reshaping of its investment in walnuts to create a prosperous, vertically integrated agricultural business. Simon held executive management and advisory roles within the Australian Aquaculture Industry. He was the Managing Director of the SA Aquaculture Management Group of companies (SAAM), the first company in the world to breed and commercialise Yellowtail Kingfish. Simon was a key advisor in the listing of both Western Kingfish and Clean Seas, in 2005, and during this period he was Chairman of the SA Marine Finfish Association and a member the SA Aquaculture Council. Previously, Simon was Bank SA’s Chief General Manager of Banking Operations, including Head of Retail, Financial Services and Strategic Planning. He has also held senior executive management roles at Optus and IBM. Simon has a Bachelor of Science (with Honours First Class) and a Doctor of Philosophy (mathematical modeling and computer simulation of biological systems) from the University of Adelaide.

Foo Cheong Tong

Chief Operating Officer

Foo Cheong joined Duxton in January 2023 and works as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Duxton Asset Management team based in our Singapore office. Foo Cheong comes from a wealth of knowledge in the investment management sector, with over 30 years of experience he has successfully built and managed two fund management businesses from the ground up along with developing an external Fund Management department. Foo Cheong has held positions including Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of MSC Capital Partners and Chief Operating Officer at Pilgrim Partners. His expertise incorporates business management, operations, and portfolio management in all classes, including hedge funds, private equity, public securities, currencies, derivates and futures.

Stephen Duerden

CEO (Australia)

Stephen Duerden is currently the CEO of Duxton Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd. He has 29 years experience in investment management with 14 of those being involved directly in the agricultural industry in Australia. Mr. Duerden joined the Duxton Group as a founder in May 2009. Prior to this, he was the COO and Director for both the Complex Assets Investment Team and the Singapore operation of Deutsche Bank Asset Management Asia. He also worked with Deutsche in Australia where he was a member of the Australian Executive Committee responsible for the management of the Australian business, with assets under management of approximately A$20 billion, and a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee overseeing the management of over $2.5 billion in Private Equity and Infrastructure assets. Mr. Duerden has had exposure to a broad range of financial products and services during his career. He has been involved in, property development and management, the listing and administration of REITS, the investment and operation of a number of agricultural businesses as well as the operation and investment of more traditional asset portfolios. Mr. Duerden is currently a Director of a number of investment funds managed by the Duxton Group and holds board positions on two listed agricultural businesses in Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Finance and Systems with merit from the University of NSW Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Stephen is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.

WILL BRENNAN

CIO

Will Brennan has been a part of the Duxton investment team for almost a decade, having joined the business in 2015. In his role as Chief Investment Officer he is responsible for oversight of the investment team, along with all aspects of the investment process from deal origination through to exit.

During his tenure, Will has held senior roles in a number of public and private market investments, including as a Director of ACE Dairies, Merriment Rural Investments and Wyalong Rural Investments prior to realisation of these investments.

Will holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

JAMES SHOPOV

Portfolio Manager

James Shopov joined Duxton in 2016. James is responsible for deal origination, capital raising, valuation & modelling, financial reporting, strategy & negotiation, risk management, governance and sustainable investing.

James is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and holds a Commerce (Corporate Finance and Accounting) degree from the University of Adelaide.

Prior to joining Duxton, he worked in the Corporate Finance and Assurance & Advisory teams at Ernst & Young and Deloitte.

LACHLAN CAMPBELL

Portfolio Manager - Water Strategy and Research

Lachlan joined Duxton in April 2017 and is responsible for managing the Water Strategy and Research functions for Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O). His key responsibilities include overseeing all key functions of the business, implementing strategic objectives, developing short and long-term business plans, and driving the corporate development of the business. Prior to joining the Portfolio Management team at Duxton, Lachlan held a number of Accounting and Finance positions over 9 years where he gained valuable experience in financial reporting, corporate taxation, new system implementations, and management accounting for both ASX listed and private entities. Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

LACHLAN BEECH

Portfolio Manager - Water Trading

Lachlan Beech, Portfolio Manager, joined Duxton in February 2019 and is responsible for managing the water portfolio and trade functions of Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O). His key responsibilities include overseeing all key functions of the business, the management of trade functions, and investment decisions. Prior to joining the Portfolio Management team at Duxton, Lachlan worked as an analyst on D2O where he learned the business from the ground up. Prior to joining Duxton, Lachlan worked at TAFE SA as a Project Officer within their Facilities and Procurement team. Having grown up and worked in the agriculture industry firsthand, Lachlan brings a diverse agricultural background to Duxton. Lachlan holds a double bachelor's in a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) from the University of South Australia.

Vu Thu Ha

Portfolio Manager

Vu Thu Ha joined Duxton in January 2019. Ha is currently the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Vietnam Phoenix Fund (VPF) and has more than 5 years of experience in sell-side equity research, focused on the Vietnamese market. Her most recent role was with Ho Chi Minh City Securities-HSC, where she covered Power, Transportation, Logistic and Textile sectors independently between 2016 and 2018. Prior to this, she worked with BIDV Securities Corporation- BSC, where she held equity research responsibilities for Oil& Gas, Transportation, Utility, Chemical, Automobiles and Financial sectors. Ms Vu Thu graduated with a bachelor degree in Finance and Banking from Vietnam’s Banking Academy. She has also completed her Master’s in Financial Analysis from Latrobe University in Melbourne, Australia since 2013.

Caspar Peter

Portfolio Manager

Caspar Peter, Portfolio Manager, joined the Duxton Investment Team in June 2020. He works primarily on Duxton Farms, although he also assists in researching and trading equities and carbon-related securities.

Caspar joined Duxton after completing his undergraduate studies at Edinburgh University in Economic History and Business (Hons). Prior to starting at Duxton Caspar previously gained internship experience at a private bank in Singapore and at a water trading firm in Adelaide.

Mitchell Hodson

Associate

Mitchell joined Duxton in 2020, working primarily across the Duxton Pubs and Duxton Orchards portfolios. As an Associate in the Investment team his responsibilities include financial modelling, valuations, M & A analysis, design and implementation of strategic initiatives, negotiations and stakeholder management.

Prior to joining Duxton, Mitchell gained experience in accounting, commercial property and corporate finance roles. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide.

Mercedes Vera

Associate

Mercedes Vera joined Duxton in June 2021 as an Analyst in the Investment team. She works primarily across the water investments managed by Duxton, supporting the Portfolio managers with the modelling and reporting obligations, researching new opportunities, and implementing business strategies.

Prior to joining Duxton, Mercedes worked for four years in Banking as part of the analytics team contributing to a range of initiatives, including marketing campaigns, product development, credit risk management and process improvements. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Master of Management (Finance) from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Business Analytics.

Samuel Tierney

Analyst

Samuel joined Duxton in March 2023, as an Investment Analyst. He works on Duxton Vineyards, Duxton Dried Fruits and Duxton Pubs.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Samuel worked in the Corporate Finance team at BDO. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide, and is a CFA Exam Level II Candidate.

Hugh Haysman

Analyst

Hugh Haysman joined Duxton in June 2023 as an Investment Analyst. He works primarily on Duxton Pubs. Hugh gained 1 year of experience in corporate finance roles whilst completing his Master of Finance at the University of South Australia. Prior to working in corporate finance, Hugh spent 3 years in the sports science industry.

Jackson Kalz

Analyst

Jackson joined Duxton in January, 2024 as an Investment Analyst. He works on Duxton Pubs and Duxton Farms. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jackson worked as an Analyst at Chevron Renewable Energy Group. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Finance from Iowa State University.

Georges Magides

Analyst

Georges joined Duxton in February 2024 as an Analyst. He works primarily with ESG and Investment teams. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georges has worked with Goldman Sachs and Zentree Investments. Georges holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Economics from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

CAROLYN JAMES

Water Portfolio Administrator

Carolyn James joined Duxton in 2017 as a Finance Officer. She has over 20 years’ experience predominantly in the accounting industry as well as legal, real estate and wine industries. After 4 years working within Duxton Capital’s Finance department, Carolyn has moved into the Investment Team as a Senior Portfolio Administrator. Carolyn is now able to utilise her finance and legal background to assist with the management of the water leasing & investment portfolio for Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O).

Harry Boksem

Analyst

Harry joined Duxton in January 2023 as an Intern Analyst in the Investment team. His responsibilities involve research, analytics and trade in the Australian water markets for Duxton Water (ASX: D20).

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Harry had worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 3 years. He is currently completing a double degree in Law (Honours), and a Bachelor of Business in Economics, Finance and Trade at University of South Australia, graduating in November 2024.

Henry Young

ESG Project Officer

Henry joined Duxton in February 2023 as ESG Project Officer. He leads Duxton’s ESG strategy and policy while driving a range of sustainability initiatives in collaboration with government, industry and R&D partners. Henry has over 7 years’ experience in ESG project delivery outcomes and comes from a long lineage of agricultural production. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture) from Southern Cross University.

Alex Mason

Sustainable Agriculture Analyst

Alex Mason joined Duxton in December 2020. His key responsibilities include implementing and monitoring sustainable agricultural practices, emissions reduction, and research and development relating to these areas. Alex has a 5 + year work history in environmental management and restoration ecology, with a strong interest in the development of largescale sustainable production systems. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Ecology and Evolution) from the University of Adelaide.

Carolyn Lindquist

Manager – Fund & Investor Relations

Carolyn Lindquist joined Duxton’s Operations Team in March 2020. Carolyn was instrumental in the transition of the Global Equities Operations Department in Singapore to Duxton’s Head office in Adelaide, working closely with investors and key stakeholders. In April 2022 Carolyn's role was expanded to Manager - Fund Operations, overseeing the implementation of new products and daily operations. In August 2024 Carolyn assumed the role of Manager – Fund & Investor Relations. She has over 25 years’ experience in Investment Banking and Accounting. Carolyn has worked in the London Financial Markets as a Portfolio Administrator and Dealers Assistant. She has a broad range of exposure to portfolio valuations, operational procedures, investment vehicles and fund documentation.

Noah Johnston

Marketing and Investor Relations

Noah joined Duxton in September 2023. He works in the Business Development team and across various business areas, supporting new initiatives and providing reports for ongoing projects.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Noah worked as a Marketing Coordinator in the Real Estate industry and was heavily involved in launching an executive sub-brand. Noah holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing from the University of Adelaide.

Celeste Charlesworth

Graphic Designer

Celeste Charlesworth joined Duxton in March 2022 as Graphic Designer. She is working with the Business Development team and across other business areas to support new initiatives and maintain consistent branding. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Celeste worked in the Education, Healthcare, Mining, Media and Indigenous sectors and has over 20 years’ experience in design and marketing. Celeste holds an Advanced Diploma of Visual Communication and Graphic Design from Douglas Mawson Institute of Technology.

Rosalie Brady

Group General Counsel

Rosalie joined Duxton in October 2022 as Head of Legal, Governance and Reporting. She provides legal and governance assistance across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Rosalie worked in private legal practice in Australia and the United Kingdom, including as a partner at Fisher Jeffries and a legal director at Burness Paull, advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital raising, corporate governance, commercial contracting and financial services. Rosalie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Laws and is a graduate of the Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Shana Rajak

Compliance Administrator

Shana Rajak joined Duxton in March 2017. Prior to joining Duxton she worked in a Corporate Secretary role at BlackRock, Singapore. Shana graduated with a Bachelor of Human Resource and Marketing from Murdoch University.

Michael Amey

Chief Financial Officer

Michael joined Duxton in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the finance function across a range of listed and unlisted projects within the Duxton Capital Group. He has over 20 years of finance experience in the heavy manufacturing, retail, and hospitality industries. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts (Accounting) from S.A.I.T. and an MBA from Adelaide University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

James Lanthois

Financial Controller

James Lanthois, Financial Controller, joined Duxton in October 2019 and heads up the finance function for Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O), in addition to unlisted agricultural products including Duxton Apples and Duxton Nuts. James also has experience in the corporate finance team at Duxton looking after the group’s private companies and administration of the Duxton Diversified Agriculture Fund. James has 5+ years of combined experience in commerce and public accounting before Duxton.

James holds a bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).”

Melanie Dawe

Finance Manager

Melanie Dawe joined Duxton in November 2022 and is responsible for the finance function of Duxton Capital Holdings and its Australian and Overseas subsidiaries. Before joining the team at Duxton, Melanie was a Business Manager for a mid-tier accounting firm for 14 years. Her experience includes financial reporting, budgeting and cashflow management, BAS preparation and payroll.

Maria Rawson

Senior Accountant

Maria Rawson, Senior Accountant for Duxton Capital Services and the other management entities, joined Duxton in December 2021. She has 25+ years experience in the accounting profession and other various commercial roles. Maria has experience in many areas of finance and accounting including financial and statutory reporting, general ledger reconciliations and payroll. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting) qualification from Swinburne University in Melbourne and qualified as a chartered accountant.

Nicola Collings

Senior Accountant

Nicola joined Duxton in May 2024 as a Senior Accountant. She works on Duxton Vineyards. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Nicola worked in the Business Services team at BDO for 5 years. Nicola holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide, and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Julia Sekerin

Accountant

Julia Sekerin joined Duxton in November 2021 as a Finance Officer. She works on Duxton Bees, Duxton Dairies (Cobram), Duxton Farms. Julia has over 7 years of experience in Finance, working in similar finance officer roles in private and government organisations. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science degree she obtained studying in Russia along with Australian accounting qualifications including passing her CPA foundations exam.

Sasha Masyuk

Accountant

Sasha joined Duxton in July 2022 as a Finance Officer. She works on Duxton Capital Australia and the other management entities. Before joining the team at Duxton, Sasha had seven years of background in the management area in both the Finance and IT sectors. Sasha holds a Bachelor of Finance and Credit qualification from the Lviv State Finance Academy in Ukraine.

Marcus Rose

Accountant

Marcus joined Duxton in October 2022 as a Graduate Accountant. He works primarily on Duxton Water and Duxton Apples. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Marcus spent two years in the Royal Australian Air Force. Marcus holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Australia, and is currently completing a Masters of Accounting and Finance at the University of Adelaide.

Melanie Cranmer

Accountant

Melanie Cranmer joined Duxton in September 2024 as an Accountant. She works on This Century and Duxton Apples. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, she worked as a tax accountant for one year, following over 10 years of experience as a chef. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is currently completing her CA qualification.

AMANDA VAN HOOF

Finance Officer

Amanda van Hoof joined Duxton in February 2015. She has worked in the finance industry for over 15 years in a variety of industries including the wine industry. She has worked in many areas of accounting, including accounts receivable, payable and payroll. Amanda holds an advanced diploma in accounting.

Elizabeth Tavasci

Graduate Accountant

Elizabeth joined Duxton in April 2024 as a Graduate Accountant. She works on Duxton Nuts and Duxton Dairies. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Elizabeth worked in the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Elizabeth is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Adelaide, graduating at the end of 2024.

Tanya Radovanovic

Finance Officer

Tanya Radovanovic joined Duxton in August 2021 as a Finance Officer, responsible for accounts payable and payroll for Pure Wine Co and This Century. She has over 20 years of experience in various finance and administration roles, across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and most recently the travel industry.

Yaryna Kholodenko

Finance Officer

Yaryna Kholodenko joined Duxton in June 2022 as a Finance Officer. She works on the Duxton Vineyards and Duxton dried fruits projects. Yaryna has 15 years of experience working in sales and brokerage occupations, the last 13 years of which had been at an international insurance corporation, with branches in Ukraine. Yaryna holds a Master of Social Sciences specialised in Finance.

Jay Onley

Chief Technology
Officer

Jay joined Duxton in January 2023 as Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for overseeing the IT function across a range of listed and unlisted projects within the Duxton Capital Group. He has over 15 years’ experience across managed service providers and large enterprise environments with a passion for delivering technology that provides meaningful improvements in business efficiency in a secure manner.

In his previous role as CIO, he was responsible for productisation and standardisation of Cyber Security, IT risk management, design, maintenance and support of a large scale multisite private cloud and digital transformation through automation. Jay holds qualifications in Microsoft, VMware, Cyber Security and Networking technologies.

Gerard Spalding

Support Engineer

Gerard joined Duxton in June 2023 as an IT Support Engineer. He is responsible for a looking after the day-to-day IT needs of all the team here at Duxton, as well as working with the rest of the IT team on ongoing improvements to the systems we use.

Prior to this, he managed the Service Delivery Operations team at the Adelaide branch of a national MSP, leading and coordinating a team which provided support to hundreds of clients.

Jade Rowe

Executive Assistant to Stephen Duerden CEO
and Simon Stone COO

Jade joined Duxton in June 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator before transitioning to her role as EA to the CEO Stephen Duerden and COO Simon Stone. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jade worked in a variety of customer service based roles in the wine, tourism and insurance industries, and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and support to our executive team, staff and clients.

Nick Scheggetman

IT Support Engineer

Nick joined Duxton in January, 2024 as a IT Support Engineer. He works on supporting the IT requirements of the Duxton organisations. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Nick worked for a national MSP, Offering remote and on-site technical support for customer’s IT & infrastructure needs, but in Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Craig Benge

Business Automation Lead

Craig joined Duxton in April 2023 as the Business Automation Lead and is responsible for the ongoing development of our business intelligence platforms, automation of business process and support of the broader IT infrastructure.

Prior to joining Duxton, he worked as an Automation Engineer for a National IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) and was responsible for the development and support of their business intelligence and automation environments.

Heloise Baker

Receptionist and Office Support Administrator

Heloise joined Duxton in March 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator. She assists the Corporate Services team and is the first point of contact for anyone visiting the office in the leafy Adelaide Hills. Prior to joining the Duxton team, she worked as a bookseller for four years and as a nanny for two. Heloise is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Adelaide.

Clare Guy

Receptionist and Office Support Administrator

Clare joined Duxton in August 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Clare worked as a Bookkeeper and Medical Receptionist. Her priority is to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth office operations in our corporate setting.

LUCY WALLACE

Human Resources Manager

Lucy Wallace joined Duxton in March 2019. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining Duxton she worked for a large accounting and financial services organisation providing HR consulting services and advice to internal and external clients. Her diverse human resource technical expertise including, advising of workplace matters, legislation and award interpretation, contract management, disciplinary matters, learning and development and HR policy development. She has a risk management approach to ensure compliance whilst using her business acumen to bring a commercial focus.

Georgia Male

HR Consultant

Georgia Male joined Duxton in May 2022. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource services and advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georgia has worked within the wholesale fashion industry. Georgia holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) from Flinders University.

BENJAMIN LIM

Vice President

Benjamin joined Duxton Asset Management in June 2018. Benjamin has more than 10 years of investment experience most recently with Deutsche Asset Management. Benjamin joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2016 as part of the Asia Institutional Equities Team as an Equity Analyst for a SWF mandate. Prior to Deutsche he was an Investment Manager at Whitefield Capital Management, where since 2014 he held research and portfolio management responsibilities for investments in the ASEAN region. Benjamin commenced his career in the Credit Suisse HOLT Equity Valuation and Research team in 2008 and moved on to various equity research roles at brokerages including Daiwa Capital Markets and Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation. In his equity research roles, he has covered a wide range of sectors, including Oil & Gas, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Telecoms.

Education Qualifications: Benjamin graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Management (majored in Finance and Economics) from the Singapore Management University. He is expected to complete his Masters degree in Professional Accounting from the Singapore Management University by December 2018.

PHOON PEI JING

Analyst

Phoon Pei Jing joined Duxton in March 2017. Prior to joining Duxton, she took on the role of a relationship manager with DBS Bank. She has also accumulated work experience in the industry through internships with the wealth management team in OCBC Bank as well as with the risk management team in Bank of Singapore. Pei Jing graduated with a bachelor degree in Economics, and a second major in Finance, from the Singapore Management University.

SALLY HENDRAWATI

Operations Officer

Sally Hendrawati joined Duxton in November 2012. Prior to joining Duxton, Sally was with Asian Management Singapore Pte Ltd as Operations Analyst for almost 3.5 years. She managed daily trade operations and prepared performance/attribution reports to Operations Managers. Sally oversaw the reconciliation, matching and settlement of trades. Sally also spent a year as Client Data Management Officer with a The Royal Bank of Scotland where she dealt with the authentication and maintenance of Standard Settlement Instructions. Sally holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with University of Bradford.

VANESSA ANG

Finance Officer

Vanessa Ang joined Duxton in May 2010, she took a 3 year hiatus from work to care for her children and rejoined Duxton in Jan 2016. She has more than 7 yrs of accounting experience in both the private and public sector. Prior to joining Duxton, she was an Accounts Officer with a French MNC where she dealt with full set accounts of an overseas representative office. Her responsibilities include internal audit, GST and withholding tax reporting. Vanessa also spent 3 yrs of her career with Singapore Ministry of Defence as a Finance Executive covering various accounts receivable portfolio.Vanessa holds a Bachelor in Finance and Economics with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.

KEVIN SHEE

Compliance Officer

Kevin Shee is the dedicated Compliance Officer of the company, and has over 9 years of experience in the Auditing and Compliance space. Prior to joining Duxton, Kevin was working at BNP Paribas and Aviva Financial Advisers as Compliance Officer specialising in Outsourcing Compliance, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Regulatory Compliance matters respectively. Kevin hails from an External Auditing and Compliance background (specialising in Financial Services industry) from Deloitte and Touche LLP, an International Big Four Accounting firm, and Mazars LLP for over 5 years. For the past 4 years he focused on and was responsible for all regulatory and licensing related matters, implementation of policies and procedures, performing onboarding and ongoing AML checks, regulatory reporting and advisory, etc. Kevin graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in UK with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. He is also a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).

Kelvin Tan

CEO (Singapore)

Kelvin Tan joined Duxton in June 2017 as a member of Duxton’s Asian Equities team. Mr Tan is currently the Portfolio Manager for the global listed equities sub-portfolio of the Duxton Diversified Agriculture Fund and Portfolio Manager for the Vietnam Phoenix Fund (VPF). Prior to this Mr Tan worked as a deputy Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst. He has experience in both buy and sell side, listed & unlisted investments, including the successful divestment of a $150M USD private equity portfolio based in Vietnam. Mr Tan has also worked as Deputy Group CEO and Director for Straits Wine Company, a multination wine distribution company based in Singapore. He graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Economics) and a Diploma in Business Studies.

Ed Peter

Chairman

Ed Peter is the Group Chairman of Duxton Capital Australia & Duxton Asset Management (“Duxton”). Prior to forming Duxton in 2009, Ed was Head of Deutsche Asset Management Asia Pacific (“DeAM Asia”), Middle East & North Africa. He was also a member of the Deutsche Bank’s (DB) Group Equity Operating Committee and Asset Management Operating Committee. Ed joined DB in 1999 as Head of Equities and Branch Manager of DB Switzerland. In March 2001, Ed moved to Hong Kong with Deutsche Bank and was appointed Head of Global Equities for Asia and Australia, becoming responsible for Global Emerging Markets Equities in the beginning of 2003.

In November 2004, Ed became Head of Asian and Emerging Market Equities for the new Global Markets Division. Ed started his career in 1986 in Swiss equity sales for Credit Suisse in Geneva. In 1989 he moved to S.G. Warburg, with responsibility for the sale of Swiss equities worldwide. In 1998, he was appointed Managing Director with responsibility for the International Swiss Equities and Derivatives sales force. Mr Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Ed is an accomplished investor with over 20 years of experience in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. Throughout his career, Ed’s interest in premium hospitality experiences has led him to focus on developing unique and high-end dining experiences initially in Singapore, and more recently, in South Australia, with venues such as The Crafers Hotel, Fishbank, Arkhe and 2KW. Ed has a strong passion for wine, in addition to a significant collection of provenance he is also the proprietor of multi-award-winning Australian wine enterprises. Ed is also a member on the University of Adelaide’s Agribusiness and Wine advisory board.

Simon Stone

COO

Dr Simon Stone joined Duxton as Group COO in July 2021. He has held senior management roles in a wide range of industries including commercial and retail banking, manufacturing, telecommunications and information technology. He has been active in environmental management and served for many years on various Government boards and committees. Between 2006 and 2015 Simon was a director and Finance/Audit/Risk Committee Chair of Webster Ltd (ASX: WBA), Australia’s largest producer and exporter of walnuts and onions. During this period Webster was involved in a major change in direction, the sale of non-core assets and a reshaping of its investment in walnuts to create a prosperous, vertically integrated agricultural business. Simon held executive management and advisory roles within the Australian Aquaculture Industry. He was the Managing Director of the SA Aquaculture Management Group of companies (SAAM), the first company in the world to breed and commercialise Yellowtail Kingfish. Simon was a key advisor in the listing of both Western Kingfish and Clean Seas, in 2005, and during this period he was Chairman of the SA Marine Finfish Association and a member the SA Aquaculture Council. Previously, Simon was Bank SA’s Chief General Manager of Banking Operations, including Head of Retail, Financial Services and Strategic Planning. He has also held senior executive management roles at Optus and IBM. Simon has a Bachelor of Science (with Honours First Class) and a Doctor of Philosophy (mathematical modeling and computer simulation of biological systems) from the University of Adelaide.

Foo Cheong Tong

Chief Operating Officer

Foo Cheong joined Duxton in January 2023 and works as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Duxton Asset Management team based in our Singapore office. Foo Cheong comes from a wealth of knowledge in the investment management sector, with over 30 years of experience he has successfully built and managed two fund management businesses from the ground up along with developing an external Fund Management department. Foo Cheong has held positions including Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of MSC Capital Partners and Chief Operating Officer at Pilgrim Partners. His expertise incorporates business management, operations, and portfolio management in all classes, including hedge funds, private equity, public securities, currencies, derivates and futures.

Stephen Duerden

CEO (Australia)

Stephen Duerden is currently the CEO of Duxton Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd. He has 29 years experience in investment management with 14 of those being involved directly in the agricultural industry in Australia. Mr. Duerden joined the Duxton Group as a founder in May 2009. Prior to this, he was the COO and Director for both the Complex Assets Investment Team and the Singapore operation of Deutsche Bank Asset Management Asia. He also worked with Deutsche in Australia where he was a member of the Australian Executive Committee responsible for the management of the Australian business, with assets under management of approximately A$20 billion, and a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee overseeing the management of over $2.5 billion in Private Equity and Infrastructure assets. Mr. Duerden has had exposure to a broad range of financial products and services during his career. He has been involved in, property development and management, the listing and administration of REITS, the investment and operation of a number of agricultural businesses as well as the operation and investment of more traditional asset portfolios. Mr. Duerden is currently a Director of a number of investment funds managed by the Duxton Group and holds board positions on two listed agricultural businesses in Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Finance and Systems with merit from the University of NSW Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Stephen is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.

WILL BRENNAN

CIO

Will Brennan has been a part of the Duxton investment team for almost a decade, having joined the business in 2015. In his role as Chief Investment Officer he is responsible for oversight of the investment team, along with all aspects of the investment process from deal origination through to exit.

During his tenure, Will has held senior roles in a number of public and private market investments, including as a Director of ACE Dairies, Merriment Rural Investments and Wyalong Rural Investments prior to realisation of these investments.

Will holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

JAMES SHOPOV

Portfolio Manager

James Shopov joined Duxton in 2016. James is responsible for deal origination, capital raising, valuation & modelling, financial reporting, strategy & negotiation, risk management, governance and sustainable investing.

James is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and holds a Commerce (Corporate Finance and Accounting) degree from the University of Adelaide.

Prior to joining Duxton, he worked in the Corporate Finance and Assurance & Advisory teams at Ernst & Young and Deloitte.

LACHLAN CAMPBELL

Portfolio Manager - Water Strategy and Research

Lachlan joined Duxton in April 2017 and is responsible for managing the Water Strategy and Research functions for Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O). His key responsibilities include overseeing all key functions of the business, implementing strategic objectives, developing short and long-term business plans, and driving the corporate development of the business. Prior to joining the Portfolio Management team at Duxton, Lachlan held a number of Accounting and Finance positions over 9 years where he gained valuable experience in financial reporting, corporate taxation, new system implementations, and management accounting for both ASX listed and private entities. Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

LACHLAN BEECH

Portfolio Manager - Water Trading

Lachlan Beech, Portfolio Manager, joined Duxton in February 2019 and is responsible for managing the water portfolio and trade functions of Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O). His key responsibilities include overseeing all key functions of the business, the management of trade functions, and investment decisions. Prior to joining the Portfolio Management team at Duxton, Lachlan worked as an analyst on D2O where he learned the business from the ground up. Prior to joining Duxton, Lachlan worked at TAFE SA as a Project Officer within their Facilities and Procurement team. Having grown up and worked in the agriculture industry firsthand, Lachlan brings a diverse agricultural background to Duxton. Lachlan holds a double bachelor's in a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) from the University of South Australia.

Vu Thu Ha

Portfolio Manager

Vu Thu Ha joined Duxton in January 2019. Ha is currently the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Vietnam Phoenix Fund (VPF) and has more than 5 years of experience in sell-side equity research, focused on the Vietnamese market. Her most recent role was with Ho Chi Minh City Securities-HSC, where she covered Power, Transportation, Logistic and Textile sectors independently between 2016 and 2018. Prior to this, she worked with BIDV Securities Corporation- BSC, where she held equity research responsibilities for Oil& Gas, Transportation, Utility, Chemical, Automobiles and Financial sectors. Ms Vu Thu graduated with a bachelor degree in Finance and Banking from Vietnam’s Banking Academy. She has also completed her Master’s in Financial Analysis from Latrobe University in Melbourne, Australia since 2013.

Caspar Peter

Portfolio Manager

Caspar Peter, Portfolio Manager, joined the Duxton Investment Team in June 2020. He works primarily on Duxton Farms, although he also assists in researching and trading equities and carbon-related securities.

Caspar joined Duxton after completing his undergraduate studies at Edinburgh University in Economic History and Business (Hons). Prior to starting at Duxton Caspar previously gained internship experience at a private bank in Singapore and at a water trading firm in Adelaide.

Mitchell Hodson

Associate

Mitchell joined Duxton in 2020, working primarily across the Duxton Pubs and Duxton Orchards portfolios. As an Associate in the Investment team his responsibilities include financial modelling, valuations, M & A analysis, design and implementation of strategic initiatives, negotiations and stakeholder management.

Prior to joining Duxton, Mitchell gained experience in accounting, commercial property and corporate finance roles. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide.

Mercedes Vera

Associate

Mercedes Vera joined Duxton in June 2021 as an Analyst in the Investment team. She works primarily across the water investments managed by Duxton, supporting the Portfolio managers with the modelling and reporting obligations, researching new opportunities, and implementing business strategies.

Prior to joining Duxton, Mercedes worked for four years in Banking as part of the analytics team contributing to a range of initiatives, including marketing campaigns, product development, credit risk management and process improvements. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Master of Management (Finance) from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Business Analytics.

Samuel Tierney

Analyst

Samuel joined Duxton in March 2023, as an Investment Analyst. He works on Duxton Vineyards, Duxton Dried Fruits and Duxton Pubs.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Samuel worked in the Corporate Finance team at BDO. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide, and is a CFA Exam Level II Candidate.

Hugh Haysman

Analyst

Hugh Haysman joined Duxton in June 2023 as an Investment Analyst. He works primarily on Duxton Pubs. Hugh gained 1 year of experience in corporate finance roles whilst completing his Master of Finance at the University of South Australia. Prior to working in corporate finance, Hugh spent 3 years in the sports science industry.

Jackson Kalz

Analyst

Jackson joined Duxton in January, 2024 as an Investment Analyst. He works on Duxton Pubs and Duxton Farms. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jackson worked as an Analyst at Chevron Renewable Energy Group. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Finance from Iowa State University.

Georges Magides

Analyst

Georges joined Duxton in February 2024 as an Analyst. He works primarily with ESG and Investment teams. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georges has worked with Goldman Sachs and Zentree Investments. Georges holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Economics from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

CAROLYN JAMES

Water Portfolio Administrator

Carolyn James joined Duxton in 2017 as a Finance Officer. She has over 20 years’ experience predominantly in the accounting industry as well as legal, real estate and wine industries. After 4 years working within Duxton Capital’s Finance department, Carolyn has moved into the Investment Team as a Senior Portfolio Administrator. Carolyn is now able to utilise her finance and legal background to assist with the management of the water leasing & investment portfolio for Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O).

Harry Boksem

Analyst

Harry joined Duxton in January 2023 as an Intern Analyst in the Investment team. His responsibilities involve research, analytics and trade in the Australian water markets for Duxton Water (ASX: D20).

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Harry had worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 3 years. He is currently completing a double degree in Law (Honours), and a Bachelor of Business in Economics, Finance and Trade at University of South Australia, graduating in November 2024.

Henry Young

ESG Project Officer

Henry joined Duxton in February 2023 as ESG Project Officer. He leads Duxton’s ESG strategy and policy while driving a range of sustainability initiatives in collaboration with government, industry and R&D partners. Henry has over 7 years’ experience in ESG project delivery outcomes and comes from a long lineage of agricultural production. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture) from Southern Cross University.

Alex Mason

Sustainable Agriculture Analyst

Alex Mason joined Duxton in December 2020. His key responsibilities include implementing and monitoring sustainable agricultural practices, emissions reduction, and research and development relating to these areas. Alex has a 5 + year work history in environmental management and restoration ecology, with a strong interest in the development of largescale sustainable production systems. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Ecology and Evolution) from the University of Adelaide.

Carolyn Lindquist

Manager – Fund & Investor Relations

Carolyn Lindquist joined Duxton’s Operations Team in March 2020. Carolyn was instrumental in the transition of the Global Equities Operations Department in Singapore to Duxton’s Head office in Adelaide, working closely with investors and key stakeholders. In April 2022 Carolyn's role was expanded to Manager - Fund Operations, overseeing the implementation of new products and daily operations. In August 2024 Carolyn assumed the role of Manager – Fund & Investor Relations. She has over 25 years’ experience in Investment Banking and Accounting. Carolyn has worked in the London Financial Markets as a Portfolio Administrator and Dealers Assistant. She has a broad range of exposure to portfolio valuations, operational procedures, investment vehicles and fund documentation.

Noah Johnston

Marketing and Investor Relations

Noah joined Duxton in September 2023. He works in the Business Development team and across various business areas, supporting new initiatives and providing reports for ongoing projects.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Noah worked as a Marketing Coordinator in the Real Estate industry and was heavily involved in launching an executive sub-brand. Noah holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing from the University of Adelaide.

Celeste Charlesworth

Graphic Designer

Celeste Charlesworth joined Duxton in March 2022 as Graphic Designer. She is working with the Business Development team and across other business areas to support new initiatives and maintain consistent branding. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Celeste worked in the Education, Healthcare, Mining, Media and Indigenous sectors and has over 20 years’ experience in design and marketing. Celeste holds an Advanced Diploma of Visual Communication and Graphic Design from Douglas Mawson Institute of Technology.

Rosalie Brady

Group General Counsel

Rosalie joined Duxton in October 2022 as Head of Legal, Governance and Reporting. She provides legal and governance assistance across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Rosalie worked in private legal practice in Australia and the United Kingdom, including as a partner at Fisher Jeffries and a legal director at Burness Paull, advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital raising, corporate governance, commercial contracting and financial services. Rosalie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Laws and is a graduate of the Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Shana Rajak

Compliance Administrator

Shana Rajak joined Duxton in March 2017. Prior to joining Duxton she worked in a Corporate Secretary role at BlackRock, Singapore. Shana graduated with a Bachelor of Human Resource and Marketing from Murdoch University.

Michael Amey

Chief Financial Officer

Michael joined Duxton in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the finance function across a range of listed and unlisted projects within the Duxton Capital Group. He has over 20 years of finance experience in the heavy manufacturing, retail, and hospitality industries. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts (Accounting) from S.A.I.T. and an MBA from Adelaide University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

James Lanthois

Financial Controller

James Lanthois, Financial Controller, joined Duxton in October 2019 and heads up the finance function for Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O), in addition to unlisted agricultural products including Duxton Apples and Duxton Nuts. James also has experience in the corporate finance team at Duxton looking after the group’s private companies and administration of the Duxton Diversified Agriculture Fund. James has 5+ years of combined experience in commerce and public accounting before Duxton.

James holds a bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).”

Melanie Dawe

Finance Manager

Melanie Dawe joined Duxton in November 2022 and is responsible for the finance function of Duxton Capital Holdings and its Australian and Overseas subsidiaries. Before joining the team at Duxton, Melanie was a Business Manager for a mid-tier accounting firm for 14 years. Her experience includes financial reporting, budgeting and cashflow management, BAS preparation and payroll.

Maria Rawson

Senior Accountant

Maria Rawson, Senior Accountant for Duxton Capital Services and the other management entities, joined Duxton in December 2021. She has 25+ years experience in the accounting profession and other various commercial roles. Maria has experience in many areas of finance and accounting including financial and statutory reporting, general ledger reconciliations and payroll. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting) qualification from Swinburne University in Melbourne and qualified as a chartered accountant.

Nicola Collings

Senior Accountant

Nicola joined Duxton in May 2024 as a Senior Accountant. She works on Duxton Vineyards. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Nicola worked in the Business Services team at BDO for 5 years. Nicola holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide, and is a full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Julia Sekerin

Accountant

Julia Sekerin joined Duxton in November 2021 as a Finance Officer. She works on Duxton Bees, Duxton Dairies (Cobram), Duxton Farms. Julia has over 7 years of experience in Finance, working in similar finance officer roles in private and government organisations. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science degree she obtained studying in Russia along with Australian accounting qualifications including passing her CPA foundations exam.

Sasha Masyuk

Accountant

Sasha joined Duxton in July 2022 as a Finance Officer. She works on Duxton Capital Australia and the other management entities. Before joining the team at Duxton, Sasha had seven years of background in the management area in both the Finance and IT sectors. Sasha holds a Bachelor of Finance and Credit qualification from the Lviv State Finance Academy in Ukraine.

Marcus Rose

Accountant

Marcus joined Duxton in October 2022 as a Graduate Accountant. He works primarily on Duxton Water and Duxton Apples. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Marcus spent two years in the Royal Australian Air Force. Marcus holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Australia, and is currently completing a Masters of Accounting and Finance at the University of Adelaide.

Melanie Cranmer

Accountant

Melanie Cranmer joined Duxton in September 2024 as an Accountant. She works on This Century and Duxton Apples. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, she worked as a tax accountant for one year, following over 10 years of experience as a chef. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is currently completing her CA qualification.

AMANDA VAN HOOF

Finance Officer

Amanda van Hoof joined Duxton in February 2015. She has worked in the finance industry for over 15 years in a variety of industries including the wine industry. She has worked in many areas of accounting, including accounts receivable, payable and payroll. Amanda holds an advanced diploma in accounting.

Elizabeth Tavasci

Graduate Accountant

Elizabeth joined Duxton in April 2024 as a Graduate Accountant. She works on Duxton Nuts and Duxton Dairies. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Elizabeth worked in the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Elizabeth is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Adelaide, graduating at the end of 2024.

Tanya Radovanovic

Finance Officer

Tanya Radovanovic joined Duxton in August 2021 as a Finance Officer, responsible for accounts payable and payroll for Pure Wine Co and This Century. She has over 20 years of experience in various finance and administration roles, across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and most recently the travel industry.

Yaryna Kholodenko

Finance Officer

Yaryna Kholodenko joined Duxton in June 2022 as a Finance Officer. She works on the Duxton Vineyards and Duxton dried fruits projects. Yaryna has 15 years of experience working in sales and brokerage occupations, the last 13 years of which had been at an international insurance corporation, with branches in Ukraine. Yaryna holds a Master of Social Sciences specialised in Finance.

Jay Onley

Chief Technology
Officer

Jay joined Duxton in January 2023 as Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for overseeing the IT function across a range of listed and unlisted projects within the Duxton Capital Group. He has over 15 years’ experience across managed service providers and large enterprise environments with a passion for delivering technology that provides meaningful improvements in business efficiency in a secure manner.

In his previous role as CIO, he was responsible for productisation and standardisation of Cyber Security, IT risk management, design, maintenance and support of a large scale multisite private cloud and digital transformation through automation. Jay holds qualifications in Microsoft, VMware, Cyber Security and Networking technologies.

Gerard Spalding

Support Engineer

Gerard joined Duxton in June 2023 as an IT Support Engineer. He is responsible for a looking after the day-to-day IT needs of all the team here at Duxton, as well as working with the rest of the IT team on ongoing improvements to the systems we use.

Prior to this, he managed the Service Delivery Operations team at the Adelaide branch of a national MSP, leading and coordinating a team which provided support to hundreds of clients.

Jade Rowe

Executive Assistant to Stephen Duerden CEO
and Simon Stone COO

Jade joined Duxton in June 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator before transitioning to her role as EA to the CEO Stephen Duerden and COO Simon Stone. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jade worked in a variety of customer service based roles in the wine, tourism and insurance industries, and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and support to our executive team, staff and clients.

Nick Scheggetman

IT Support Engineer

Nick joined Duxton in January, 2024 as a IT Support Engineer. He works on supporting the IT requirements of the Duxton organisations. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Nick worked for a national MSP, Offering remote and on-site technical support for customer’s IT & infrastructure needs, but in Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Craig Benge

Business Automation Lead

Craig joined Duxton in April 2023 as the Business Automation Lead and is responsible for the ongoing development of our business intelligence platforms, automation of business process and support of the broader IT infrastructure.

Prior to joining Duxton, he worked as an Automation Engineer for a National IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) and was responsible for the development and support of their business intelligence and automation environments.

Heloise Baker

Receptionist and Office Support Administrator

Heloise joined Duxton in March 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator. She assists the Corporate Services team and is the first point of contact for anyone visiting the office in the leafy Adelaide Hills. Prior to joining the Duxton team, she worked as a bookseller for four years and as a nanny for two. Heloise is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Adelaide.

Clare Guy

Receptionist and Office Support Administrator

Clare joined Duxton in August 2024 as a Receptionist and Office Support Administrator. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Clare worked as a Bookkeeper and Medical Receptionist. Her priority is to provide exceptional customer service and ensure smooth office operations in our corporate setting.

LUCY WALLACE

Human Resources Manager

Lucy Wallace joined Duxton in March 2019. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining Duxton she worked for a large accounting and financial services organisation providing HR consulting services and advice to internal and external clients. Her diverse human resource technical expertise including, advising of workplace matters, legislation and award interpretation, contract management, disciplinary matters, learning and development and HR policy development. She has a risk management approach to ensure compliance whilst using her business acumen to bring a commercial focus.

Georgia Male

HR Consultant

Georgia Male joined Duxton in May 2022. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource services and advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georgia has worked within the wholesale fashion industry. Georgia holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) from Flinders University.

BENJAMIN LIM

Vice President

Benjamin joined Duxton Asset Management in June 2018. Benjamin has more than 10 years of investment experience most recently with Deutsche Asset Management. Benjamin joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2016 as part of the Asia Institutional Equities Team as an Equity Analyst for a SWF mandate. Prior to Deutsche he was an Investment Manager at Whitefield Capital Management, where since 2014 he held research and portfolio management responsibilities for investments in the ASEAN region. Benjamin commenced his career in the Credit Suisse HOLT Equity Valuation and Research team in 2008 and moved on to various equity research roles at brokerages including Daiwa Capital Markets and Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation. In his equity research roles, he has covered a wide range of sectors, including Oil & Gas, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Telecoms.

Education Qualifications: Benjamin graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Management (majored in Finance and Economics) from the Singapore Management University. He is expected to complete his Masters degree in Professional Accounting from the Singapore Management University by December 2018.

PHOON PEI JING

Analyst

Phoon Pei Jing joined Duxton in March 2017. Prior to joining Duxton, she took on the role of a relationship manager with DBS Bank. She has also accumulated work experience in the industry through internships with the wealth management team in OCBC Bank as well as with the risk management team in Bank of Singapore. Pei Jing graduated with a bachelor degree in Economics, and a second major in Finance, from the Singapore Management University.

SALLY HENDRAWATI

Operations Officer

Sally Hendrawati joined Duxton in November 2012. Prior to joining Duxton, Sally was with Asian Management Singapore Pte Ltd as Operations Analyst for almost 3.5 years. She managed daily trade operations and prepared performance/attribution reports to Operations Managers. Sally oversaw the reconciliation, matching and settlement of trades. Sally also spent a year as Client Data Management Officer with a The Royal Bank of Scotland where she dealt with the authentication and maintenance of Standard Settlement Instructions. Sally holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with University of Bradford.

VANESSA ANG

Finance Officer

Vanessa Ang joined Duxton in May 2010, she took a 3 year hiatus from work to care for her children and rejoined Duxton in Jan 2016. She has more than 7 yrs of accounting experience in both the private and public sector. Prior to joining Duxton, she was an Accounts Officer with a French MNC where she dealt with full set accounts of an overseas representative office. Her responsibilities include internal audit, GST and withholding tax reporting. Vanessa also spent 3 yrs of her career with Singapore Ministry of Defence as a Finance Executive covering various accounts receivable portfolio.Vanessa holds a Bachelor in Finance and Economics with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.

KEVIN SHEE

Compliance Officer

Kevin Shee is the dedicated Compliance Officer of the company, and has over 9 years of experience in the Auditing and Compliance space. Prior to joining Duxton, Kevin was working at BNP Paribas and Aviva Financial Advisers as Compliance Officer specialising in Outsourcing Compliance, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Regulatory Compliance matters respectively. Kevin hails from an External Auditing and Compliance background (specialising in Financial Services industry) from Deloitte and Touche LLP, an International Big Four Accounting firm, and Mazars LLP for over 5 years. For the past 4 years he focused on and was responsible for all regulatory and licensing related matters, implementation of policies and procedures, performing onboarding and ongoing AML checks, regulatory reporting and advisory, etc. Kevin graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in UK with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. He is also a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).