Specialists in Business Engineering and Investment.The Curious Capital Group invests financial and intellectual capital in startup and small businesses. Curious Capital has returned more than 25% p.a. since inception, and has provided advice and support to numerous listed and unlisted companies.

______________________________________I can assist your business if you are:• a Start-up:If you’ve just secured funding or need to scale, but require some expertise in bringing all components of your new company together, I can help transform your vision into a living, breathing business.• a Small Business:If cash flow is tight and you don’t want to commit to hiring permanent staff, I provide multi-disciplined consulting services on a flexible and as-needs basis. Due to my broad skills base, I am able to cover a number of roles, saving you money. • an Expanding Business:If you are looking to drive growth and change in your organisation, I assist you with developing and implementing the business procedures that will ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.• seeking an Interim Management Solution:If you are planning on filling a permanent management role within your organisation, but need someone to oversee the role or the division while you find the ideal candidate, I can help ensure a smooth transition by minimising any disruption to your business. • looking to undergo an IPO, Sale or Capital Raising:I can work with you to ensure robust financial and operational procedures are in place to show your business in its best light.To talk about how these skills could benefit your business, please contact: anna@ccfo.com.au______________________________________

Laguna Bay is an agricultural investment specialist, currently acting as owner, advisor, trustee or custodian to over $1 billion of assets.With a demonstrated ability to successfully originate, execute and manage investment-grade agricultural assets, Laguna Bay has consistently achieved targeted returns for its investors. Bridging the gap between farming and finance, Laguna Bay has strategically positioned itself to be a market leader in the selection and structuring of premium agricultural transactions. Laguna Bay has successfully generated 2 of the 3 largest Australian agriculture deals in recent years, providing the foundations needed to convert a $1.8bn deal pipeline into its first fund offering in 2015.

My role encompassed:• Creation of the Quality Assurance Framework, the document detailing all aspects of business operation, and used by staff, shareholders, external suppliers and clients alike as the primary reference material for this very unique business model. The construction of this document required an ability to incorporate the ever-changing demands of our global client base, the strategic direction of the company, the various regulations and best practices demanded by the industry, and the technological competencies of our staff; • Establishment of corporate governance structure, encompassing risk management and company policy and procedure; • Negotiation of global contracts for precious metal storage and security, specialist inspection and audit;• Management of financial budgets, forecasts and records, including market and economic analysis;• Employee and team development; and• Implementation of cost-saving initiatives and procedures.

Moelis Securities commenced operations in March 2010, the first equities arm of the global investment bank Moelis & Company. The company provides equities research, trading and distribution services to Australian wholesale clients. Reporting to the Head of Equities, the role required the organisational and operational setup of appropriate systems, policies, procedures and business strategy across finance, compliance, HR, client management and IT functions. My role encompassed:• Through liaison with Moelis IT staff, as well as with external service providers (namely the ASX, Chi-X and IRESS, an equity information and trading platform), I oversaw the setup of multi-market trading capabilities. This was the first time in Australia that trading had been available through more than just one market (ie. the ASX), and represented a significant challenge in order to remain compliant with regulations and to maintain service quality and awareness for all clients, while at the same time assuring minimal disruption to the business itself. On the first day of multi-market trading being available in Australia, Moelis was one of the few entities in the country which had been fully approved to trade;• Design of capital adequacy framework, ensuring that Moelis maintained, at all times, a sufficient level of liquid capital reserves to support trading positions, counterparty exposure and foreign exchange risk;• Development of operational and trading risk frameworks, including compliance with Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) requirements, and development of internal policies and procedures; • Development of Moelis Australia webpage, marketing materials and research product; and• Establishment of over 100 new client accounts.

The Credit Suisse Australian Equities division was a top 3 broker by market share, and top 3 by ECM/IB deal flow, constituting 80+% of Australian platform revenues in 2008. Reporting to the Head of Credit Suisse Australia, the Head of Australian Equity Sales and the Asia Pacific COO, the role provided a conduit between the front and back office, ensuring that both departments were communicating effectively and providing timely solutions for each other. My roles encompassed:Chief Operating Officer-• Restructure of the interactions between IT and risk management. With the onset of the GFC, it became increasingly important to have more robust trading and compliance procedures, as the business operated in an ever more volatile and financially restrictive environment. I was responsible for implementing greater trading restrictions, in tandem with IT measures which could more closely and accurately monitor real-time risk exposures. This project involved collaboration between many divisions of the company including IT, operational risk, finance, legal and compliance, and trading personnel. This project ensured that the business remained at all times compliant with the capital adequacy requirements of the ASX, and was able to continue trading through this turbulent time with no impact on our clients; • Business strategy and implementation, including forecasting and budgeting of sales and trading revenues, expenses and headcount;• Monitoring of control, regulatory and compliance issues;• Ensuring relevant business, operating, IT, and credit risks were identified and minimised; • Coordination and implementation of New Business initiatives; and• Introduction and management of a graduate mentoring programme.Derivative Sales and Execution- • Execution and facilitation of clients' stock and derivatives trades.