Stephen has 30 years diverse experience in ASX listed and private companies as a CEO, commercial and talent advisor, advisory board member and co-investor. Stephen has responsibility for BBRC investment relationships across the global portfolio. His focus is character and culture fit for investing decisions. His passion is finding and realising potential of leaders who can scale growth fast. He helped Brett become the single largest shareholder in the Accent Group Limited (ASX: AX1)… Show more Stephen has 30 years diverse experience in ASX listed and private companies as a CEO, commercial and talent advisor, advisory board member and co-investor. Stephen has responsibility for BBRC investment relationships across the global portfolio. His focus is character and culture fit for investing decisions. His passion is finding and realising potential of leaders who can scale growth fast. He helped Brett become the single largest shareholder in the Accent Group Limited (ASX: AX1) with a $100m investment. Stephen founded Lifelong Partners Advisory alongside BBRC with clients in investing, deal advisory, trading, technology and retail. Show less

I partner with Founders of fast growing, high performance culture businesses where high value people are the core asset and there is a passion be extraordinary.Epoch is one of Australia's leading international proprietary trading firms with its headquarters based in Sydney and offices in London, Dubai and New York.

I am pleased to announce that I have joined the Cooper Investors team as a Portfolio Partner. I will be working alongside Peter Cooper (Founder & CIO) to further support Portfolio Managers and help guide strategic thinking as the business scales for growth. My track record is in building high performance cultures and bringing unique expertise in partnering with extra-ordinary compounders. I have care and a deep understanding that investing is both an ‘art and science’ driven by… Show more I am pleased to announce that I have joined the Cooper Investors team as a Portfolio Partner. I will be working alongside Peter Cooper (Founder & CIO) to further support Portfolio Managers and help guide strategic thinking as the business scales for growth. My track record is in building high performance cultures and bringing unique expertise in partnering with extra-ordinary compounders. I have care and a deep understanding that investing is both an ‘art and science’ driven by humans, culture and the authentic alignment to vision and mission. In partnership with Peter, the investors and the rest of the CI team, we plan to build on the solid foundations developed over 23 years and tap the huge latent potential within people, relationships and investments. I will continue to work alongside Brett Blundy at a private investment firm, BBRC and at international proprietary trading firm, Epoch Capital. Show less

Lifelong Partners is an independent advisory firm founded by Stephen Thompson helping investors invest in operating businesses in Australia and globally. Stephen works alongside Brett Blundy, one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs. Prior, Stephen has diverse experiences as a CEO and advisor spanning ASX-listed companies, private investment and as an entrepreneur. The firm specializes in assessing leadership team talent and culture then partnering and coaching C suite executives to… Show more Lifelong Partners is an independent advisory firm founded by Stephen Thompson helping investors invest in operating businesses in Australia and globally. Stephen works alongside Brett Blundy, one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs. Prior, Stephen has diverse experiences as a CEO and advisor spanning ASX-listed companies, private investment and as an entrepreneur. The firm specializes in assessing leadership team talent and culture then partnering and coaching C suite executives to accelerate action. We act like owners for our clients; co-investing when invited, getting hands-on when called upon and always with the perspective of a trusted life long relationship. Show less

YPO is a global leadership community of chief executives driven by our belief that the world needs better leaders. We grow stronger as people and leaders through peer learning, life-changing experiences and important relationships. We inspire and challenge one another based in open sharing and trust among a diverse community.Today, YPO empowers more than 27,000 members in more than 130 countries, diversified among industries and types of businesses. Altogether, YPO member-run companies… Show more YPO is a global leadership community of chief executives driven by our belief that the world needs better leaders. We grow stronger as people and leaders through peer learning, life-changing experiences and important relationships. We inspire and challenge one another based in open sharing and trust among a diverse community.Today, YPO empowers more than 27,000 members in more than 130 countries, diversified among industries and types of businesses. Altogether, YPO member-run companies generate USD9 trillion in annual revenues and employ more than 22 million people. Show less

We bring together the human and digital workforce. Our AI powered digital workers create unimaginable improvements to the speed, accuracy and efficiency of your business processes – giving you operational agility, like never before.

GreenMount Advisory is an independent Tax and Corporate Advisory firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand. GreenMount partners with clients in Private Equity, Infrastructure Funds, Family Offices, Corporate and Project Financiers to provide best in class transaction origination, structuring and execution solutions.

Founded by Vera Yan and Katia Santilli, Nimble Activewear is a luxury, high-performance activewear brand for women to celebrate individuality based on principles of sustainability, giving back and self-acceptance.

KIVARI is an Australian women's fashion label, selling ready to wear pieces that effortlessly capture comfort and grace. KIVARI's cult following soon saw the label grow into a omni channel brand with a strong social presence and shipping to over 50 countries worldwide.

NAP is an iconic Australian cattle business with a fully integrated supply chain, founded in 1877 and now backed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). It has a herd of 200,000 head, operates 13 cattle stations spanning 5.8 million hectares plus a feedlot. My mandate was to transform the business, get closer to consumers and deliver more predictable and sustainable shareholder returns though growing talent, increasing property productivity, developing differentiated products, developing… Show more NAP is an iconic Australian cattle business with a fully integrated supply chain, founded in 1877 and now backed by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). It has a herd of 200,000 head, operates 13 cattle stations spanning 5.8 million hectares plus a feedlot. My mandate was to transform the business, get closer to consumers and deliver more predictable and sustainable shareholder returns though growing talent, increasing property productivity, developing differentiated products, developing beef branding and selling capability and investment in enablers for growth. Show less

GM Strategy: Group strategy, M&A and led a portfolio of performance enhancement initiatives ("Future Fit") across gaming, wagering and lotteries. Senior Ministerial, regulatory and joint licensee stakeholder relationships.Divisional CFO role:Turnover $15b and earnings $260m, Development of the strategic platform for the Keno and Gaming businesses to generate value from licences and commercial relationships.GM Re-Invention: Partnered MD to develop and implement a new business… Show more GM Strategy: Group strategy, M&A and led a portfolio of performance enhancement initiatives ("Future Fit") across gaming, wagering and lotteries. Senior Ministerial, regulatory and joint licensee stakeholder relationships.Divisional CFO role:Turnover $15b and earnings $260m, Development of the strategic platform for the Keno and Gaming businesses to generate value from licences and commercial relationships.GM Re-Invention: Partnered MD to develop and implement a new business model and growth strategy following the change to industry structure for gaming in Victoria. Led development of new businesses, new licences, new relationships and acquisitions in addition to Keno stakeholder relationships and P&L. Design and development of new business, TGS. Show less

Led the Keno business that operated in over 3,000 venues with sales over $900m and earnings $55m.

ECMS is a not for profit community enterprise with revenues in excess of $30m and 450 staff delivering early childhood education and care to approx. 6,000 children, families and the community. Member of the Governance & Remuneration Committee.

Strategic sales decision support role to drive revenues to deliver EBIT for all grocery and petroleum customers (Woolworths, Coles, Metcash) and integration of SPC Ardmona acqusition.

AWX was an issuer of wine-backed shares on the ASX backed by Toll Holdings. Wineries benefited from access to capital and a new distribution channel through stockbrokers and private banks.

Acquisition team with a focus on integration, General Manager of the Edwards business, Market development. Worked closely with Mark Rowsthorn and CFO, Neil Chatfield.