Thomas Pedersen is the General Manger, Direct Investments for Insignia Financial Asset Management. Thomas is responsible for concepting and implementing the Asset Management strategy and developing and nurturing a range of investment partnerships. Since re-joining MLC Asset Management in 2016, Thomas has lead a broad range of strategic initiatives including facilitating the partial MBO of JANA, externalising the MLC Private Equity offering and separating the Asset Management business from NAB. Thomas's prior roles include Project Consultant in Lend Lease Investment Management and various roles in NAB Wealth Finance.