Meet our
team.

Adrian joined Azure Capital in 2011.

Adrian has over 20 years’ experience in corporate advisory, working on a variety of transactions including public and private M&A and capital raisings (debt and equity). Adrian has strong networks with global and local private equity firms, having spent several years working in London, Melbourne and Sydney.

Prior to joining Azure Adrian was Partner-in-Charge of the KPMG Perth Mergers & Acquisitions team. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

Tim joined Azure Capital in 2019.

Tim has 14 years’ experience providing M&A and strategic advice to clients with a focus on the natural resources sector, having advised on an extensive range of transactions for a number of leading global natural resources companies and private equity institutions.

Prior to joining Azure, Tim held positions with Lazard in Perth, Standard Chartered in Sydney, Canaccord Genuity in London and Deloitte Corporate Finance in Perth. Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting and Business Law) from the University of Western Australia and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Richie joined Azure Capital in 2009.

Richie has 20 years of experience in corporate advisory, working across many industry sectors, most notably in infrastructure and mining. He has advised on a range of transaction types including buy and sell side roles on both public and private M&A, as well as debt and equity capital raisings.

Prior to joining Azure, Richie worked for Macquarie in Sydney and London. He has also spent time leading the in-house corporate development team within an ASX 200 company, and in a funds management role with a Macquarie-managed private equity vehicle. Richie holds Bachelors of Law (with Honours) and Commerce from the University of Western Australia, and is member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Olivia joined Azure Capital in 2015.

Olivia has more than 13 years’ experience providing M&A and strategic advice to both public and private companies, with a broad range of sector experience across general industrials, financial services, infrastructure, and technology.

Prior to joining Azure, Olivia worked at KPMG in its corporate finance team. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Corporate Finance and Investment Finance) and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Australia. Olivia also holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.

Nicholas has over 17 years’ M&A experience, specialising in divestments, sourcing growth capital and buy-side advice to clients throughout Australia and overseas. He has experience across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on Private Equity and Industrials.

Prior to joining Azure Nicholas worked for KPMG Mergers & Acquisitions, most recently as Partner and co-head of KPMG’s national Private Equity business. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

Daniel joined Azure Capital in 2007.

Daniel has over 12 years’ experience in corporate advisory, working across industry sectors including mining and mining services, food and agriculture, healthcare and general industrials. He has advised on a variety of transactions including public and private M&A and capital raisings (debt and equity).

Prior to joining the firm, Daniel completed an internship in Sydney with Macquarie working on infrastructure transactions. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Corporate and Investment Finance) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical; Honours) from the University of Western Australia. Daniel also holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.

David joined Azure Capital in 2009.

David has over 20 years’ experience in corporate advisory and capital markets, working across industries including telecommunications, engineering & mining services, property, and natural resources. David has advised on a range of public and private M&A and financing transactions (including equity, debt, hybrid and emerging market sovereign financings).

Prior to joining the firm, David worked for a hedge fund focused on emerging market sovereign and corporate debt, and credit derivatives. David previously worked for the investment management division of NAB and holds a Masters in Finance from the London Business School, and degrees in Mathematics and Commerce (with First Class Honours) from Curtin University.

Chris joined Azure Capital in 2006.

Chris has over 18 years of experience in corporate advisory, working across industry sectors including natural resources, infrastructure, industrials/services and private equity on a range of public and private M&A and financing transactions (including debt, equity and principal investment opportunities).

Prior to joining the firm, Chris worked in the Corporate Finance division of Ernst & Young, providing M&A and valuation advice. Prior to this, he headed the West Australian operation for strategy, risk management and quality assurance for a national company, and established his own businesses in London and Vancouver in the health industry. Chris graduated from the University of Western Australia with Bachelors of Science and Commerce, and has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance.

Harrison joined Azure Capital in 2014.

Harrison has over 15 years of experience in corporate advisory, working across a wide variety of engagements, including M&A (public and private) and capital raisings (debt and equity), in particular within the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Prior to joining the firm, Harrison worked at Aquila Resources Limited in its Corporate Development team, which was involved in mergers & acquisitions, valuation and due diligence. Preceding this, Harrison worked at Ernst & Young in its Corporate Finance division.

Harrison holds a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Genetics) and a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Corporate Finance) from the University of Western Australia. Harrison is a Chartered Accountant and also holds a Masters of Applied Finance.

Harrison is a Director of the Geoff Rasmussen Scholarship Fund and a Committee Member of the Azure Capital Foundation.

Phil joined Azure Capital in 2022.

Phil has over 20 years corporate advisory experience and 18 years in infrastructure advisory. He has advised on a range of transaction types across a broad range of infrastructure and core-plus sub-sectors.

Prior to joining Azure, Phil worked for Goldman Sachs where he led their infrastructure advisory team. Phil also worked for Macquarie both in Melbourne and London. Phil holds a Masters of Applied Finance from Monash University, a Bachelors of Business (Accountancy) from RMIT University and is member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Matt joined Azure Capital in 2008.

Matt has over 20 years of experience in corporate advisory and management consulting, with a particular focus on M&A and financing transactions in the mining, oil & gas and energy sectors. Prior to joining the firm, Matt worked at Macquarie Group in London, where he was part of the advisory team responsible for the origination, execution and financing of utility and energy asset acquisitions across Europe.

Matt started his career with GEM Consulting, where he advised clients on corporate strategy and operational improvement assignments. Matt holds a Masters in Finance & Economics from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors of Law (with Honours) and Science (majoring in Geology) from the University of Western Australia.

Matt is Chairman of the Azure Foundation and is a member of the Council of PLC Perth.

Simon was a co-founder of Azure Capital in 2004.

Simon has over 20 years of experience in corporate advisory, having undertaken M&A and financing engagements in numerous sectors including mining, oil & gas, financial services, FMCG, food and agriculture and various industrial sectors.

Simon is a qualified lawyer with prior experience at Clifford Chance in London and Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Australia. Simon holds a Masters of Law (with First Class Honours) from the University of Cambridge, and degrees in Law (with First Class Honours) and Commerce from Bond University. He is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and a past winner of a WA Business News 40under40 award, recognising WA’s top 40 pre-eminent business leaders under the age of 40. Simon is the non-Executive Chairman of commercial mortgage manager Thinktank and active with several charitable organisations.

Luke joined Azure Capital in 2022.

Prior to joining Azure, Luke spent over three years at Ernst & Young in both the Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy, and Capital and Debt Advisory teams. Luke worked on a variety of distressed corporate advisory, funding strategy, debt raisings and formal insolvency engagements.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Business (majoring in Accounting and Finance) from Edith Cowan University and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Nick joined Azure Capital in 2022

Nick holds a Master of Professional Engineering (specialising in Mining) and a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Engineering Science and Finance) from the University of Western Australia.

Prior to joining the firm Nick spent over two years at IGO as a Mining Engineer where he completed his underground operating time, and worked in the geotechnical and mine planning departments. Nick also completed internships with AMC Consultants and Mount Gibson Mining during his studies.

Sebastian joined Azure Capital in 2023.

Seb holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and Chemistry from the University of Western Australia.

During his studies, Seb completed internships at WarpForge Ltd. and in the Commodities and Global Markets division of Macquarie Group.