A diligent, dedicated
team of industry experts.

Sachin has held various senior executive roles at several financial institutions, notably 18 years with the HSBC Group.

Experience:

• Chief Executive Officer – Guardian Capital Australia Pty Ltd
• Former Head of Global Market Operations – HSBC Australia
• Former Chief Accounting Officer – HSBC Australia
• Former CFO & COO – HSBC Global Finance Centre
• Former General Manager Wholesale Banking Operations – St George Bank

A chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in global financial markets, strategy and governance, Simon adds both a layer of independence and commercial aptitude to the team at Guardian. Simon’s breadth of experience includes working for the largest investment banks across the world as well as venture startups, hedge funds and charitable organisations.

Experience:

• Previously with Ernst & Young in Australia and the USA.
• Previously with JPMorgan London where he focused on the bank’s HNW client base and equity derivatives.
• Significant experience working in hedge funds, wealth management as well as a range of fiduciary roles before he took up his positions in a number of tech start-ups and charitable organisations.

Zain is a Chartered Accountant bringing in more than 20 years’ experience in audit and Fund Administration within the funds management industry.
Experience:

• Former Head of Fund Administration at Blackrock Asset Management Australia
• Former Senior Manager (Fund Administration) at Walsh and Dixon Asset Management Australia
• Former Senior Manager at Ernst and Young Hedge Funds Division Australia
• Former Audit Manager at Ernst and Young (Funds Management) Cayman Islands and San Francisco

Maisam is an accomplished CIO and Technology Leader with experience in large complex deliveries and innovative solutions in diversified industries such as Telco, financial services, engineering and construction.

Experience:

• Former Chief Technology Officer at ICD Technologies in UAE
• Former Chief Executive Officer of Inserito
• Former Founder & Ex-Board member at CIOMajlis in UAE
• Former Group Chief Investment Officer at ALEC in UAE
• Former Senior Digital Transformation Consultant – PACE in Kuwait
• Former Senior Technology Specialist – McKinsey & Company

Raj has a diverse background in IT, telecommunications, and finance industry.

Experience:

• Over 10 years with IBM Australia
• 5+ Years responsible for operational excellence with a Tier 1 mortgage company
• 9 Years in Dubai navigating complex telco projects in a diverse work environment

As Head of Customer Experience, Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience in customer care gained in both the public and private sector industries.

Experience:

• Customer Excellence Director at YourNest Financial Services
• Former Director and Head of Customer Experience at Loan Panda
• Former Assistant Director and Senior Policy Advisor at Comcare

As a Senior Relationship Manager, Cherry brings over 8 years of experience in the banking industry, specialising in managing High Net Worth clients and providing them with customised financial strategies and solutions.

Experience

• Former Relationship Manager at HSBC Australia
• Holds a Double Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting & Finance from Macquarie University

Elly has 12 years of experience in the banking and financial industry, offering tailored financial strategies and solutions. Her expertise includes evaluating credit risk and structuring complex lending arrangements, providing a strong foundation in financial markets and effective risk management.

Experience

• Former Relationship Manager at HSBC Australia
• Holds a Double Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from UNSW