I am currently actively looking for my next "interesting" career move.Whilst searching for a new work challenge I am providing ad hoc financial and strategic services to a handful of organisations.

Stuart was Group Chief Financial Officer for the global operations of ASX listed Omni Bridgeway {ticker: OBL (previously IMF): ASX 200}. Under Stuart’s stewardship the company’s market cap rose to exceed 1$bn; and the company was included in the ASX 200; and FUM grew to over $2bn.Omni Bridgeway is the global leader litigation and enforcement funder providing financing and managing legal risks, with expertise in civil and common law legal and recovery systems, and operations… Show more Stuart was Group Chief Financial Officer for the global operations of ASX listed Omni Bridgeway {ticker: OBL (previously IMF): ASX 200}. Under Stuart’s stewardship the company’s market cap rose to exceed 1$bn; and the company was included in the ASX 200; and FUM grew to over $2bn.Omni Bridgeway is the global leader litigation and enforcement funder providing financing and managing legal risks, with expertise in civil and common law legal and recovery systems, and operations around the world. Omni Bridgeway offers dispute finance from case inception through to post-judgment enforcement and recovery. Since establishment in1986, it has established a record of financing disputes and enforcement proceedings around the world. Stuart was one of the three c-suite executives responsible for BD, strategy, and management of the global group.Stuart was pivotal part of company leadership, actively contributing to the development and execution of business strategy to deliver profitable growth while overseeing enhancement in governance and control. He had direct control and accountability for the planning and implementation of all the financial activities. He had a leadership role in investor relations across the Group.Before joining Omni Bridgeway, Stuart had gained deep experience in the financial services sector particularly as an asset and fund manager being Chief Financial Officer, Legal Counsel and Company Secretary for Ironbridge Capital, Newport Capital and other financial institutions. Show less

Stuart was Chief Financial Officer for over 13 years for the Australian based private equity manager Ironbridge Capital. Ironbridge was a large Australasian broad sector focused PE Fund. Ironbridge advised funds that invest in private equity investment opportunities in Australia and NZ with an enterprise value of between A$50m and A$250m; specialising in the healthcare, financial services and outsourced services sectors.Ironbridge Funds have a combined A$1.5 billion of committed… Show more Stuart was Chief Financial Officer for over 13 years for the Australian based private equity manager Ironbridge Capital. Ironbridge was a large Australasian broad sector focused PE Fund. Ironbridge advised funds that invest in private equity investment opportunities in Australia and NZ with an enterprise value of between A$50m and A$250m; specialising in the healthcare, financial services and outsourced services sectors.Ironbridge Funds have a combined A$1.5 billion of committed capital with an investor base drawn from over 40 leading global institutions.During Stuart’s tenure Ironbridge expanded from raising its first diversified Australasian focused PE Fund to quickly becoming the largest PE fund in Australia; ………. and subsequently following achieving enviable investor returns through to successful closure and liquidation.Stuart was responsible for all finance, regulatory, tax, investor reporting, fund and deal structuring requirements of the Fund, the manager and wider group.Additionally, Stuart was the group corporate secretary, and in-house corporate counsel. Show less

Pacific Road Capital is an experienced mining private equity investor. PacRd invests globally to build mines and advance projects that will satisfy the growing need for resources.

Newport Capital Group is today Australia's longest-established (founded in 1989), leading corporate advisory and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm focused on the TMT sectors - Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Previously it also provided venture capital from its federal government backed Industry Innovation venture capital fund (with investors including UBS, CDIB, Disney).Since 1989 Newport Capital has executed over 300+ critical transactions including successfully… Show more Newport Capital Group is today Australia's longest-established (founded in 1989), leading corporate advisory and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm focused on the TMT sectors - Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Previously it also provided venture capital from its federal government backed Industry Innovation venture capital fund (with investors including UBS, CDIB, Disney).Since 1989 Newport Capital has executed over 300+ critical transactions including successfully effecting mergers, acquisitions, divestments and capital raisings. Clients range from privately owned 'rising stars'​ to ASX-listed companies and major global vendor organisations. Newport Capital's is a privately owned company established by Lou Richard. Stuart was Lou's "left-hand man" for all Finacial aspects of the group. Show less