Our Team

Chairman
FAICD

Rob has over 40 years investment experience and is one of Australia’s most experienced investors. Rob was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours for “distinguished service to business, to rugby union as an administrator, and to the community through philanthropic contributions”. Rob has been on the Board of Soul Patts (SOL.ASX) since 1984 and Chairman since 1998; a period which has seen the market capitalisation grow from circa $700 million to over $12.8 billion. Rob is also a Director of BKI Investment Company (BKI.ASX), Brickworks Limited (BKW.ASX), New Hope (NHC.ASX), TPG Telecom (TPG.ASX), Tuas Limited (TUA.ASX) and Apex Healthcare (7090-MY).

Director and Portfolio Manager
B.Des (Industrial), GDipAppFin, F Fin, GAICD

Tom has over 20 years experience in investment markets and over 13 years as a Director of Australian public companies. Tom has been deeply involved with BKI Investment Company (BKI.ASX) since listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2003. During this period, total assets have grown from $173m to $1.5 billion, with BKI also paying out over $1.0 billion in dividends and franking credits to shareholders. Tom is the lead Portfolio Manager for BKI. Tom was a Director of Soul Patts (SOL.ASX) from 2011 until 2023 and is currently a Director of New Hope Group (NHC.ASX). Tom also sits on The Kings School Investment and Foundation Committees.

Director and Portfolio Manager
B.Bus, MCom, GDipAppFin, F Fin, GAICD

Will has over 20 years experience in funds management in Australia and the UK. His tenure with Rob and Tom extends back to 2013 when he first joined BKI as a Portfolio Manager. Will has spent the majority of his career in investment management including BKI Investment Company, Concord Capital, Bank of New York and Challenger.  He is a co-founder of Contact Asset Management and is the lead Portfolio Manager for the Contact Australian Ex-50 Fund, launched in March 2020. Will also sits on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Council Investment Committee.

Investment Analyst
MCom, GDipCom

Rob joined Contact in 2019 as an Investment Analyst. Prior to joining Contact, Rob had a successful professional Rugby career spanning over ten years. He represented NSW and Australia and also played professionally in the UK. Rob held Senior Leadership Positions throughout his career.

Rob holds a Master of Commerce degree and a Graduate Diploma in Commerce.

Company Secretary and CFO
CPA, LLB

Amanda joined Contact in 2022 with over 15 years of experience gained in ASX listed companies in senior finance roles. In addition, Amanda is also a qualified lawyer spending several years in private practise specialising in corporate law.