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 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 all of 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’s first foray into Agricultural investing was in 1999 and he remains passionately interested in Agriculture today. He is on the University of Adelaide’s Agribusiness advisory board and the University of Adelaide’s Wine Advisory board. Ed draws and paints, makes noise on his saxophone, and can often be found flying around Australia in his bush plane when he is not in his veggie patch.

Foo Cheong

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 corporate finance 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 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.

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.

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

Acting Chief Investment Officer

Will Brennan, Acting Chief Investment Officer, joined Duxton in May 2015. His key responsibilities involve the identification, negotiation and execution of investment opportunities, providing ongoing project oversight, and working closely with key stakeholders in developing and implementing strategy objectives.

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).

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.

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).

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.

TRISTAN MARRIETTE

Associate

Tristan joined Duxton in April 2017 as an Analyst in the Investment team. He works across the permanent horticulture, livestock and carbon portfolios with responsibilities that include financial modelling (valuation and operational), stakeholder management (up and downstream), capital allocation, identification, negotiation and execution of investment opportunities, risk management, strategy development and capital raising.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tristan worked in the petroleum industry for Santos. Tristan holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Masters of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charterholder

Caspar Peter

Associate

Caspar 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.

Ben Hansen

Analyst

Ben joined Duxton in December 2022. As an Analyst in the investment team his responsibilities include financial modelling, valuations, M & A analysis, strategic initiatives, and the ongoing management of Duxton investments.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Ben worked for four years in retail management. Ben also has experience in facilities management. Ben holds a Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) from the Marcus Oldham College and Diploma of Leadership and Management from Swinburne University of Technology.

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.

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

Intern 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.

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.

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.

Sam Venning

Business Development

Sam Venning joined Duxton in July 2021. His focus is on new business development, capital raising, and ongoing relationship management across High Net Worth, Family Offices, Wealth Advisors, and Institutional clients. Prior to joining Duxton, Sam worked in business development roles across a variety of industries, ranging from corporate and commercial insurance to the automotive industry. He graduated from The University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Economics and has a Diploma of Integrated Risk Management from the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

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

Head of Legal, Governance and Reporting

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.

CATHY OSTER

Consultant - Legal, Governance and Reporting

Cathy Oster joined Duxton Capital (Australia) in February 2019 as head of legal governance and reporting. In July 2022 Cathy stepped back from this role but continues with Duxton as a consultant. Cathy provides legal and governance support to the Duxton Group. Prior to joining Duxton she worked in the resources sector with ASX listed Beach Energy Limited as a senior legal executive and company secretary. She also worked in private legal practice as a partner at Thomson Geer Lawyers and Piper Alderman Lawyers and consulted at DMAW Lawyers. Her experience includes corporate and commercial legal advice (capital markets, mergers and acquisitions) and company secretarial and governance services to public and private companies and their boards in Australia and in international jurisdictions across industry sectors including financial services, food and beverage, energy, resources, aged care, insurance, education and manufacturing. Cathy holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Laws (Corporate and Commercial) from the University of Adelaide. She has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the South Australian Institute of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia. She is also a chartered company secretary.

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.

Frankie Olivier

Financial Controller

Frankie Olivier joined Duxton in June 2021 as Financial Controller of Duxton Pubs. He joins us with 20 years of finance experience in the agriculture, retail and consumer finance industries. Frankie holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Rhodes University and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Emma Walden

Finance Manager

Emma joined Duxton in August 2021 and is responsible for the finance function of Pure Wine Co, This Century and the Dural wine group. She has over 10 years of finance experience, including previous wine industry experience working for Pernod Ricard Winemakers. Emma holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of South Australia and is a member of CPA Australia.

James Lanthois

Finance Manager

James Lanthois 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).”

JO THOMS

Finance Manager

Jo joined Duxton in August 2016 and is responsible for the finance function of the Duxton Vineyards Group & Duxton Dried Fruits. Jo has over 10 years of finance experience including experience in management accounting, financial reporting, cashflow management & new system implementations. Jo holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is working towards becoming a CPA.

Lynda Leung

Finance Manager

Lynda Leung joined Duxton in January 2022. She is responsible for the finance function of Duxton Dairies Cobram, Duxton Bees and Duxton Dairies Investments. Lynda has experience in financial accounting and taxation in a range of sectors including commerce and public practice in both Adelaide and Sydney. She is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business (Commercial Law) degree from the University of South Australia.

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

Accountant

Maria joined Duxton in December 2021 as Finance Officer for Duxton Capital Services and the other management entities. 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.

Jasmine Guo

Accountant

Jasmine Guo joined Duxton in September 2021 as an Accountant and works on the financial accounting and management reporting processes of Pure Wine Co, This Century and the Dural wine group. She has over 6 years’ experience working in Finance across the public accounting, manufacturing, and wholesale trade sectors. Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Australia, a Masters of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide, and is a member of CPA Australia.

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.

Riya Mahtolia

Accountant

Riya Mahtolia joined Duxton in May 2022 as an Accountant and works in the Duxton Pubs Finance Team. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Riya worked in hospitality, taxation accounting and in an accounting team looking after multiple CBD restaurants. Riya has a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting) from The University of South Australia. She has commenced her further studies to become a Chartered Accountant.

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.

Tom Jennings

Accountant

Tom Jennings Joined Duxton in September 2021 as an accountant for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tom has worked within the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University Of Adelaide.

Katrina Bachelier

Accountant

Katrina Bachelier joined Duxton in January 2023 as an Accountant. Katrina works on Duxton Vineyards and Duxton Dried Fruits. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Katrina worked in the Industrial Engineering industry working with Mining, Agriculture and F&B sectors for 13 years, and prior to that in Import/Wholesale businesses. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Australia and is completing the CPA qualification.

Adam Carthew

Accountant

Adam Carthew, Middle Office, joined Duxton in March 2021. His role and responsibilities include facilitating transactions, trades, and reporting for the international investment portfolio and assisting the Middle Office. Adam holds a Diploma in Business from the University of South Australia obtained in 2016 and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from The University of South Australia graduating in December 2020.

Carolyn Lindquist

Fund Operations Manager

Carolyn Lindquist joined Duxton in March 2020 as the Middle Office-Finance Officer. Carolyn was instrumental in the transition of the Global Equities Operations Department in Singapore to Duxton’s Head office in Adelaide. In April 2022 Carolyn assumed the role of Fund Operations Manager and continues to oversee the implementation of new products and daily operations. 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.

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.

Allison Millard

Finance Officer

Allison Millard joined Duxton in September 2021 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs Portfolio. She has over 15 years’ experience in Finance, Payroll and Bookkeeping across several different industries including Veterinary, Not-for-Profit Health, Retail & Transport. She has worked in many areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reporting, reconciliations and BAS preparation.

Amber Hilditch

Finance Officer

Amber Hilditch joined Duxton in March 2021. She has experience in finance and hospitality with a diploma in Hospitality Management and Certificate III in Bookkeeping. Amber also lived in South East Asia for 11 years working in the beverage distribution and hospitality industries in Administration and Logistics roles.

DOROTA MIGAS

Finance Officer

Dorota Migas joined Duxton in August 2016. She has over 20 years experience in finance, primary producers, engineering, packaging and construction industry. She has worked in many areas of accounting including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, cash flow, trust accounting, financial reporting and BAS preparations. Dorota works closely with our winery in the Barossa.

Felicity Duffield

Finance Officer

Felicity Duffield joined Duxton in March 2021 as Finance Officer for Duxton Apples. She has 15+ years’ experience from varied finance and accounts roles including Hospitality, Sport’s Administration and Mechanical repairs. Felicity has experience in many areas of finance including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting and BAS preparation.

Jeanette Pusey

Finance Officer

Jeanette Pusey joined Duxton in January 2022 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs portfolio. She has over 18 years’ experience in the finance industry in areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations. Jeanette holds a Certificate III in Financial Services.

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.

Tom Hine

Finance Officer

Tom Hine joined Duxton in September 2022 as a Finance Officer for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tom worked in the Hospitality industry for 7 years. He is currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 2023.

Oksana Bondar

Finance Officer

Oksana Bondar joined Duxton in November 2022 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs portfolio. She has 20 years of experience in Accounting, with the last 4 years at a major French car manufacturing company, working as an Accountant in the Poland regional office. Oksana holds a Bachelor’s degree of Management from the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.

Tyson Staples

Finance Business Partner

Tyson Staples joined Duxton in July 2023 as a Finance Business Partner, working on the Duxton Pubs team. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tyson worked as the Finance Manager at the South Australian National Football League Inc (SANFL) and Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers. Tyson has 9 years of working experience primarily in business services and taxation, along with the sports industry.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Marcus Rose

Graduate 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.

Hamish Ferguson

Graduate Accountant

Hamish joined Duxton in September 2022 as an Graduate Accountant for Pure Wine Co and This Century. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Hamish was assisting in the management of a 55,000 acre sheep and goat farming property located in Far West NSW. He is currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting) at the University of South Australia, graduating midway through 2023.

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.

Erin Bishop

Corporate Services Manager
Executive Assistant to Group Chairman

Erin Bishop joined Duxton in August 2022 as an Executive Assistant and Corporate Services Manager . Prior to joining the Duxton team Erin had an extensive career in client services and small business management, Erin has also worked within the agriculture industry as an owner operator of a hops farm in the Adelaide Hills, producing sustainably grown hops supplying South Australian brewers with local produce. Erin incorporates her customer service and business management skillset within the corporate service team at Duxton.

Sarah Stephens

Executive Assistant to Stephen Duerden
Office Support

Sarah joined Duxton in July 2022 and is Executive Assistant to the CEO, Stephen Duerden and Office Support. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Sarah has worked in a variety of sales, recruitment, and customer focused roles and is dedicated to providing great customer service and support as part of the corporate services team.

Rosie Loveday

Receptionist

Rosie Loveday joined Duxton in November 2022 as a Receptionist to Duxton Capital. Rosie assists our general team and is our first point of contact. She has a background in administration and reception work and prides herself on providing a positive and warm welcome to everyone that visits our Pomona Rd office in Stirling. Rosie is currently studying Inclusive and Specialised Education for Primary School at Flinders University.

Jessica GIll

Receptionist

Jessica Gill joined Duxton in February 2023 as Receptionist and valuable member of the corporate services team. Prior to joining Duxton, Jessica worked at LongReach Plant Breeders.

Jessica is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in commerce – Majoring in Corporate Finance from The University of Adelaide.

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.

Jeremy Travis

People and Culture Business Partner

Jeremy Travis joined Duxton in September 2022 as a People & Culture Business Partner for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jeremy has 7 years management experience over 11 years in the retail industry, before spending 4 years in manufacturing whilst completing tertiary studies. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) from the University of South Australia.

Ella Walters

Recruitment and Talent Business Partner

Ella Walters joined Duxton in December 2022 as a Recruitment and Talent Business Partner. Ella’s responsibilities include identifying, assessing and acquiring candidates to meet current and future resourcing needs across the Duxton group. Working with key stakeholders across our diverse businesses, her role is pivotal in understanding business needs and sourcing the best talent to ensure Duxton meets corporate goals and strategies. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Ella has had 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and recently worked as an Assistant Venue Manager in the Adelaide Hills. Ella holds a Bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Adelaide.

Georgia Male

HR Assistant

Georgia joined Duxton in May 2022 as a HR Assistant. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource services and advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georgia has worked in hospitality as well as the fashion industry. Georgia is studying a combined degree, a Bachelor of Psychological Science & Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at 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 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 all of 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’s first foray into Agricultural investing was in 1999 and he remains passionately interested in Agriculture today. He is on the University of Adelaide’s Agribusiness advisory board and the University of Adelaide’s Wine Advisory board. Ed draws and paints, makes noise on his saxophone, and can often be found flying around Australia in his bush plane when he is not in his veggie patch.

Foo Cheong

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 corporate finance 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 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.

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.

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

Acting Chief Investment Officer

Will Brennan, Acting Chief Investment Officer, joined Duxton in May 2015. His key responsibilities involve the identification, negotiation and execution of investment opportunities, providing ongoing project oversight, and working closely with key stakeholders in developing and implementing strategy objectives.

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).

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.

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).

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.

TRISTAN MARRIETTE

Associate

Tristan joined Duxton in April 2017 as an Analyst in the Investment team. He works across the permanent horticulture, livestock and carbon portfolios with responsibilities that include financial modelling (valuation and operational), stakeholder management (up and downstream), capital allocation, identification, negotiation and execution of investment opportunities, risk management, strategy development and capital raising.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tristan worked in the petroleum industry for Santos. Tristan holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Masters of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charterholder

Caspar Peter

Associate

Caspar 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.

Ben Hansen

Analyst

Ben joined Duxton in December 2022. As an Analyst in the investment team his responsibilities include financial modelling, valuations, M & A analysis, strategic initiatives, and the ongoing management of Duxton investments.

Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Ben worked for four years in retail management. Ben also has experience in facilities management. Ben holds a Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) from the Marcus Oldham College and Diploma of Leadership and Management from Swinburne University of Technology.

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.

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

Intern 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.

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.

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.

Sam Venning

Business Development

Sam Venning joined Duxton in July 2021. His focus is on new business development, capital raising, and ongoing relationship management across High Net Worth, Family Offices, Wealth Advisors, and Institutional clients. Prior to joining Duxton, Sam worked in business development roles across a variety of industries, ranging from corporate and commercial insurance to the automotive industry. He graduated from The University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Economics and has a Diploma of Integrated Risk Management from the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

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

Head of Legal, Governance and Reporting

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.

CATHY OSTER

Consultant - Legal, Governance and Reporting

Cathy Oster joined Duxton Capital (Australia) in February 2019 as head of legal governance and reporting. In July 2022 Cathy stepped back from this role but continues with Duxton as a consultant. Cathy provides legal and governance support to the Duxton Group. Prior to joining Duxton she worked in the resources sector with ASX listed Beach Energy Limited as a senior legal executive and company secretary. She also worked in private legal practice as a partner at Thomson Geer Lawyers and Piper Alderman Lawyers and consulted at DMAW Lawyers. Her experience includes corporate and commercial legal advice (capital markets, mergers and acquisitions) and company secretarial and governance services to public and private companies and their boards in Australia and in international jurisdictions across industry sectors including financial services, food and beverage, energy, resources, aged care, insurance, education and manufacturing. Cathy holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Laws (Corporate and Commercial) from the University of Adelaide. She has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the South Australian Institute of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia. She is also a chartered company secretary.

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.

Frankie Olivier

Financial Controller

Frankie Olivier joined Duxton in June 2021 as Financial Controller of Duxton Pubs. He joins us with 20 years of finance experience in the agriculture, retail and consumer finance industries. Frankie holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Rhodes University and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Emma Walden

Finance Manager

Emma joined Duxton in August 2021 and is responsible for the finance function of Pure Wine Co, This Century and the Dural wine group. She has over 10 years of finance experience, including previous wine industry experience working for Pernod Ricard Winemakers. Emma holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of South Australia and is a member of CPA Australia.

James Lanthois

Finance Manager

James Lanthois 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).”

JO THOMS

Finance Manager

Jo joined Duxton in August 2016 and is responsible for the finance function of the Duxton Vineyards Group & Duxton Dried Fruits. Jo has over 10 years of finance experience including experience in management accounting, financial reporting, cashflow management & new system implementations. Jo holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of South Australia and is working towards becoming a CPA.

Lynda Leung

Finance Manager

Lynda Leung joined Duxton in January 2022. She is responsible for the finance function of Duxton Dairies Cobram, Duxton Bees and Duxton Dairies Investments. Lynda has experience in financial accounting and taxation in a range of sectors including commerce and public practice in both Adelaide and Sydney. She is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business (Commercial Law) degree from the University of South Australia.

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

Accountant

Maria joined Duxton in December 2021 as Finance Officer for Duxton Capital Services and the other management entities. 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.

Jasmine Guo

Accountant

Jasmine Guo joined Duxton in September 2021 as an Accountant and works on the financial accounting and management reporting processes of Pure Wine Co, This Century and the Dural wine group. She has over 6 years’ experience working in Finance across the public accounting, manufacturing, and wholesale trade sectors. Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Australia, a Masters of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide, and is a member of CPA Australia.

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.

Riya Mahtolia

Accountant

Riya Mahtolia joined Duxton in May 2022 as an Accountant and works in the Duxton Pubs Finance Team. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Riya worked in hospitality, taxation accounting and in an accounting team looking after multiple CBD restaurants. Riya has a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting) from The University of South Australia. She has commenced her further studies to become a Chartered Accountant.

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.

Tom Jennings

Accountant

Tom Jennings Joined Duxton in September 2021 as an accountant for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tom has worked within the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University Of Adelaide.

Katrina Bachelier

Accountant

Katrina Bachelier joined Duxton in January 2023 as an Accountant. Katrina works on Duxton Vineyards and Duxton Dried Fruits. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Katrina worked in the Industrial Engineering industry working with Mining, Agriculture and F&B sectors for 13 years, and prior to that in Import/Wholesale businesses. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Australia and is completing the CPA qualification.

Adam Carthew

Accountant

Adam Carthew, Middle Office, joined Duxton in March 2021. His role and responsibilities include facilitating transactions, trades, and reporting for the international investment portfolio and assisting the Middle Office. Adam holds a Diploma in Business from the University of South Australia obtained in 2016 and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from The University of South Australia graduating in December 2020.

Carolyn Lindquist

Fund Operations Manager

Carolyn Lindquist joined Duxton in March 2020 as the Middle Office-Finance Officer. Carolyn was instrumental in the transition of the Global Equities Operations Department in Singapore to Duxton’s Head office in Adelaide. In April 2022 Carolyn assumed the role of Fund Operations Manager and continues to oversee the implementation of new products and daily operations. 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.

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.

Allison Millard

Finance Officer

Allison Millard joined Duxton in September 2021 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs Portfolio. She has over 15 years’ experience in Finance, Payroll and Bookkeeping across several different industries including Veterinary, Not-for-Profit Health, Retail & Transport. She has worked in many areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reporting, reconciliations and BAS preparation.

Amber Hilditch

Finance Officer

Amber Hilditch joined Duxton in March 2021. She has experience in finance and hospitality with a diploma in Hospitality Management and Certificate III in Bookkeeping. Amber also lived in South East Asia for 11 years working in the beverage distribution and hospitality industries in Administration and Logistics roles.

DOROTA MIGAS

Finance Officer

Dorota Migas joined Duxton in August 2016. She has over 20 years experience in finance, primary producers, engineering, packaging and construction industry. She has worked in many areas of accounting including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, cash flow, trust accounting, financial reporting and BAS preparations. Dorota works closely with our winery in the Barossa.

Felicity Duffield

Finance Officer

Felicity Duffield joined Duxton in March 2021 as Finance Officer for Duxton Apples. She has 15+ years’ experience from varied finance and accounts roles including Hospitality, Sport’s Administration and Mechanical repairs. Felicity has experience in many areas of finance including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting and BAS preparation.

Jeanette Pusey

Finance Officer

Jeanette Pusey joined Duxton in January 2022 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs portfolio. She has over 18 years’ experience in the finance industry in areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations. Jeanette holds a Certificate III in Financial Services.

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.

Tom Hine

Finance Officer

Tom Hine joined Duxton in September 2022 as a Finance Officer for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tom worked in the Hospitality industry for 7 years. He is currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 2023.

Oksana Bondar

Finance Officer

Oksana Bondar joined Duxton in November 2022 as a Finance Officer for the Duxton Pubs portfolio. She has 20 years of experience in Accounting, with the last 4 years at a major French car manufacturing company, working as an Accountant in the Poland regional office. Oksana holds a Bachelor’s degree of Management from the Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.

Tyson Staples

Finance Business Partner

Tyson Staples joined Duxton in July 2023 as a Finance Business Partner, working on the Duxton Pubs team. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Tyson worked as the Finance Manager at the South Australian National Football League Inc (SANFL) and Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers. Tyson has 9 years of working experience primarily in business services and taxation, along with the sports industry.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Marcus Rose

Graduate 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.

Hamish Ferguson

Graduate Accountant

Hamish joined Duxton in September 2022 as an Graduate Accountant for Pure Wine Co and This Century. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Hamish was assisting in the management of a 55,000 acre sheep and goat farming property located in Far West NSW. He is currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Accounting) at the University of South Australia, graduating midway through 2023.

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.

Erin Bishop

Corporate Services Manager
Executive Assistant to Group Chairman

Erin Bishop joined Duxton in August 2022 as an Executive Assistant and Corporate Services Manager . Prior to joining the Duxton team Erin had an extensive career in client services and small business management, Erin has also worked within the agriculture industry as an owner operator of a hops farm in the Adelaide Hills, producing sustainably grown hops supplying South Australian brewers with local produce. Erin incorporates her customer service and business management skillset within the corporate service team at Duxton.

Sarah Stephens

Executive Assistant to Stephen Duerden
Office Support

Sarah joined Duxton in July 2022 and is Executive Assistant to the CEO, Stephen Duerden and Office Support. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Sarah has worked in a variety of sales, recruitment, and customer focused roles and is dedicated to providing great customer service and support as part of the corporate services team.

Rosie Loveday

Receptionist

Rosie Loveday joined Duxton in November 2022 as a Receptionist to Duxton Capital. Rosie assists our general team and is our first point of contact. She has a background in administration and reception work and prides herself on providing a positive and warm welcome to everyone that visits our Pomona Rd office in Stirling. Rosie is currently studying Inclusive and Specialised Education for Primary School at Flinders University.

Jessica GIll

Receptionist

Jessica Gill joined Duxton in February 2023 as Receptionist and valuable member of the corporate services team. Prior to joining Duxton, Jessica worked at LongReach Plant Breeders.

Jessica is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in commerce – Majoring in Corporate Finance from The University of Adelaide.

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.

Jeremy Travis

People and Culture Business Partner

Jeremy Travis joined Duxton in September 2022 as a People & Culture Business Partner for Duxton Pubs. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Jeremy has 7 years management experience over 11 years in the retail industry, before spending 4 years in manufacturing whilst completing tertiary studies. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) from the University of South Australia.

Ella Walters

Recruitment and Talent Business Partner

Ella Walters joined Duxton in December 2022 as a Recruitment and Talent Business Partner. Ella’s responsibilities include identifying, assessing and acquiring candidates to meet current and future resourcing needs across the Duxton group. Working with key stakeholders across our diverse businesses, her role is pivotal in understanding business needs and sourcing the best talent to ensure Duxton meets corporate goals and strategies. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Ella has had 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and recently worked as an Assistant Venue Manager in the Adelaide Hills. Ella holds a Bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Adelaide.

Georgia Male

HR Assistant

Georgia joined Duxton in May 2022 as a HR Assistant. Her responsibilities include providing Human Resource services and advice across the Duxton Group. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georgia has worked in hospitality as well as the fashion industry. Georgia is studying a combined degree, a Bachelor of Psychological Science & Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at 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).