* Strong practical knowledge of financial markets, both domestically and offshore. 

* Highly experienced in developing investment strategies for institutional portfolios, conducting due diligence on fund manager capability, and guiding through to portfolio implementation. 

* Broad skills in applying principles of corporate finance and company governance. 

* Practical portfolio management experience (global fixed interest).

* Regular author of discussion papers and media articles on investment issues.

* Completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors' Course and passed the Chartered Member Assessment (meeting the required professional sta