Abbie joined Bombora in October 2021 as an Investment Analyst.
Previously, Abbie was an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS in the Financial Institutions Group where she covered large-cap financial institutions and FinTechs. Prior to joining UBS, Abbie worked in the Macro Research team at Magellan Financial Group.
Abbie sits on the board of Orbx Limited and Kaya Holdco Limited
Abbie holds Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Economics (Quantitative Methods) degrees from the University of Queensland, where she graduated with High Distinction (GPA 6.9/7.0). She also attended study programs at Harvard University and Cambridge University.
Garren joined Bombora in July 2021 as an Investment Associate. Garren has a broad range of experience covering consumer, retail, technology and real estate.
Previously, Garren was an Associate at Citigroup in the General Industrials and Financial Sponsors investment banking team where he was involved in a range of M&A and financing transactions. Prior to joining Citigroup, Garren worked at Rothschild in Natural Resources investment banking and Schroders in fixed income and multi-asset.
Garren sits on the board of Pathify Holdings Inc and Marrang Holdings Limited.
Garren holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op, Honours Class 1) degree from the University of New South Wales.
Founder and Joint CEO of Ironbridge successfully raising and investing the 2001 $450m fund and the 2006 $1.05bn fund.
Prior to forming Ironbridge, Greg joined Gresham Private Equity in 1999 and had 12 years operational experience at Wesfarmers and with diversified listed company Avatar.
Has been a member of the Ironbridge Investment Committee since inception and has represented the Ironbridge Funds on the Boards of Stardex, Super A-mart, EnviroWaste, Easternwell, FleetPartners (now Eclipx), ISGM and AOS. Greg is currently a Director of Prospa Group Limited (ASX: PGL) and Alternate Director at Judo Bank.
Greg qualified as an accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia.
Julian is the Founding Partner of Gresham Private Equity (majority owned by Wesfarmers), Founding Partner of Ironbridge Capital in 2001 and Founding Director of Pacific Road Capital Management.
He has 17 years investment banking experience in the UK, South Africa and Australia. He is qualified as a solicitor and holds BComm, LLB ad HDip Co Law degrees.
Julian has 25 years of Private Equity experience raising approximately $2.5bn across 5 Funds.
In 2008, Julian served as the Chairman of AVCAL (Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association); and in 2016, he was awarded AO for services to Financial Services Industry and Philanthropy.
Chris has an exemplary track record across multiple sectors, including luxury goods, branded goods and E-Commerce – and is highly skilled in strategy, retail, e-commerce, business development and marketing.
His considerable experience as Chairman, Chief Executive and Board Director includes a stint as the longest serving Non-Executive Board Member of online luxury fashion retailer NET-A-PORTER. Here he oversaw the initial investment by Richemont, helped it transform into a billion-dollar company, then led the full acquisition in February 2010.
Chris currently serves on a number of technology and consumer goods boards, including Nude by Nature, Grown Alchemist, Mobile Digital, Design Milk Co Ltd (ASX: DMC), and LYST.
Brett co-founded Bombora Group in 2014.
He has over 25 years of professional experience primarily in media, technology, telecommunications and digital businesses, most recently as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of APN News and Media Limited.
Brett has held senior executive roles at the New York based investment firm Silverfern Group, Telecom New Zealand, Publishing & Broadcasting Limited, ecorp, ninemsn and Village Roadshow Limited.
Currently Chairman of Adairs Limited (ASX:ADH), Madman Entertainment, Canberra Data Centres and EMT Partners and non-executive Director of Tabcorp, Vodafone NZ, Saxtons Speakers Bureau and Surfing Australia.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.
David has over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance and investment banking and during his career has primarily advised companies in the technology, media and telecommunications industries.
Previously, David was a Senior Partner at Deloitte Corporate Finance and prior to that was an investment banker with NM Rothschild and Citi.
David is the Chairman of ezyCollect Holdings Limited.
David has a Bachelor of Commerce, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia
Bryan was the Managing Partner of EY’s Private Equity Sector for over 15 years. He is also a Board member, Treasurer and Company Secretary of the Australian Investment Council (formerly the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association “AVCAL”).
Bryan has significant experience in the M&A market in Australia including mergers & acquisitions, divestments, strategic finance, capital raisings and advising on the Australian stock exchange listing requirements.
Bryan currently sits on the board of Gratifii Limited (ASX:GTI) and Design Milk Co. Limited (ASX:DMC).
Bryan has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (FCA) and Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA), F. Fin
Mike co-founded Bombora Group in 2014 alongside Brett Chenoweth and Mike Everett.
Mike is a former Operational Partner of Ironbridge, a private equity firm with $1.5bn funds under management, at which he led and was involved in a number of transactions across a variety of different industries. Prior to this, Mike was a Partner of Ernst & Young.
Mike has significant Board experience including currently serving as non-Executive Chairman of Janison Education Group Limited (ASX: JAN), Beamtree Holdings Limited (ASX: BMT), Design Milk Co Limited (ASX: DMC) and Orbx Limited and is a Non-Executive Director of Mad Paws Holdings Limited (ASX: MPA), Gratifii Limited (ASX: GTI), 90 Seconds Holdings Limited and Ringers Western Limited.
Mike is a Member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Accountancy) from the University of South Australia.
