About Us

Geoff Wilson
Chairman / Portfolio Manager
T (02) 9247 6755
M 0412 242 712
gwilson@wami.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Geoffrey Wilson has had 32 years experience in the Australian and international securities industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Graduate Management Qualification. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Securities Institute of Australia. 

Other current directorships

Geoffrey Wilson is currently Chairman of WAM Capital Limited, WAM Research Limited, WAM Active Limited, Australian Stockbrokers Foundation and Ascham Foundation Limited. He is a Director of Australian Leaders Fund Limited, Clime Capital Limited, Cadence Capital Limited, Vietnam Fund Limited, Incubator Capital Limited, the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation, Australian Fund Managers Foundation, Odyssey House McGrath Foundation and the Australian Children's Music Foundation. He is also a Director of investment management companies Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited, MAM Pty Limited and Boutique Asset Management Pty Limited.
Kate Thorley
CEO & Company Secretary
T (02) 9258 4908
M 0405 115 644
kate@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Kate has worked in the funds management industry the past 7 years with the Wilson Asset Management Group initially as a Financial Accountant, CFO and more recently as CEO.  Kate is also the Company Secretary of WAM Capital, WAM Active and WAM Research.  Prior to this she worked in London and Dublin for over 6 years as an Accountant for a finance outsourcing company and a private investment company. She is a fully qualified CPA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Southern Queensland, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance with CSA.

Chris Stott
CIO / Portfolio Manager
T (02) 9258 4906
M 0404 099 402
chris@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Chris joined Wilson Asset Management in 2006 and has over 10 years experience in the funds management industry. Chris is employed as a Chief Investment Officer/Portfolio Manager and is responsible for the research and management of the company’s portfolios. Previously, Chris was employed at Challenger Financial Services Group for four years in various research and administrative roles specialising in Australian Equities. He holds a Bachelor Business from the University of Technology, Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment at Finsia.
Martin Hickson
Analyst / Dealer
T (02) 9258 4994
M 0416 312 987
martin@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Martin joined Wilson Asset Management in March 2010 as an Analyst/Dealer. Prior this Martin worked at Challenger Financial Services for 2 years in various roles within the Funds Management division. From an early age Martin was interested in financial markets, and began trading his own portfolio at age 13. Martin currently holds a Bachelor of Business & Computing from the University of Technology Sydney and is currently enrolled in the Master of Applied Finance' at Kaplan Professional.

Matthew Haupt
Equity Analyst
T (02) 9258 4910
M 0418 890 070
matt@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Matthew joined Wilson Asset Management in January 2011 as an Equity Analyst. Matthew has over 7 years’ experience in the investment industry working both as a Portfolio Manager and Analyst for Australian Executor Trustees (now part of IOOF). Matthew holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, and has been awarded his CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation and is a member of the CFA Australia.

Mark Tobin
Assistant Analyst
T (02) 9258 4949
M 0449 584 938
mark@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Mark joined Wilson Asset Management in June 2010 as an Accountant and more recently as Assistant Analyst.  Prior to joining Wilson Asset Management, Mark had been working in London. He has 7 years experience in the funds management industry, where he has held various accounting and administration roles in Dublin, London and Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) degree from Waterford Institute of Technology, a Masters in Economic Science from University College Cork. He is fully a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and has an Investment Management Certificate from the UK CFA Society. 

Mary-Ann Baldock
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
T (02) 9247 6755
M 0412 579 713
mary-ann@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Mary-Ann joined Wilson Asset Management in October 2009 as the Office Manager/Executive Assistant.   Mary-Ann spent the last 10 years as an Executive Assistant at Colonial First State, Challenger Financial Services Group and HBOS Australia Pty Ltd.   Her role is varied and ranges from Settlements and Corporate Actions to managing the office and team.  

Lillie Johnson
Accountant
T 02 9258 4938
M N/A
lillie@wamfunds.com.au
 
Experience and Expertise
 
Lillie joined Wilson Asset Management in May 2011 as a part-time Accountant. Lillie has worked in various accounting roles across a broad range of sectors, including media, property and healthcare, both in Australia and in London over the last 10 years.
 
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Adelaide University, a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of South Australia and is a full member of CPA Australia.
Linda Vo
Senior Financial Accountant
T 02 9258 4939
M N/A
linda@wamfunds.com.au

Experience and Expertise

Linda joined Wilson Asset Management in December 2011 as Senior Financial Accountant.  Linda spent the last 5 years working at RBC Dexia Investor Services as a Senior Fund Accountant and prior to that in various accounting/business advisory roles.

Linda holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a fully qualified CPA.