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[PEP and Peters Ice Cream joint announcement](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PEPandPetersIceCreamjointannouncement.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP Sells Peters Food Group Limited to R&R Ice Cream](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/17677-2014-05-27_peters_ice_cream_announcement.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP Sells Griffin's Foods to Universal Robina Corporation (URC)](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/17790-2014-07-21_pep_sells_griffin_s_foods_to_universal_robina_corporation__urc_.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP Acquires Consumer Foods Company Pinnacle From Kerry Group](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/18102-pep_acquires_pinnacle_150308.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP's Pinnacle Acquires Allied Mills](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20153-pep_s_pinnacle_acquires_allied_mills_media_release.pdf#new_tab) - [Pacific Equity Partners to Acquire LifeHealthcare Group](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/24292-lifehealthcare_press_release.pdf#new_tab) - [First Acquisition for the Secure Assets Fund](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/23786-23786-2018-05-24_intellihub_jv_to_aquire_acumen_update_120618.pdf#new_tab) - [Aussie PE Starts Big Infra Play with Acumen](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/24133-case_study__aussie_pe_starts_big_infra_play_with_acumen___inframation_news.pdf#new_tab) - [Nisshin Acquires Allied Pinnacle](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/26559-nisshin_acquires_allied_pinnacle.pdf#new_tab) - [Bringing a PE approach to Australasian infra](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/27356-pep_ar_18_lr.pdf#new_tab) - [Infrastructure Investor Australia Roundtable 2019](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/29943-australia_roundtable_2019_lr.pdf#new_tab) - [Agreement to acquire Horizon Global Holdings Australia](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/30282-horizonglobalinvestorcenter-horizonglobalannouncesdefinitiveagreementtosellasia-pacificbusinesssegment-2019-08-16.pdf#new_tab) - [Infrastructure Investor Australia Roundtable 2020](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/31016-australia_roundtable_2020.pdf#new_tab) - [PEI Australia Keynote Interview 2021](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32500-pacific_equity_partners.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP’s ESG revolution is all about returns](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32633-2021-06-19_financial_review_pep_s_esg_revolution_is_all_about_returns.pdf#new_tab) - [MoneyMe meets Pacific Equity Partners, $50m deal kick starts agreement](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32838-2021-09-27_afr_moneyme_meets_pacific_equity_partners___50m_deal_kick_starts_agreement.pdf#new_tab) - [Citadel Group wishes for a global Genie](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32869-2021-10-05_afr_citadel_group_wishes_for_a_global_genie.pdf#new_tab) - [PEP's green loan world first for Intellihub](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32961-2021-11-10_afr_pep_s_green_loan_world_first_for_intellihub.pdf#new_tab) - [AutoPacific deal the first of many as PEP puts pedal to the metal on sales](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-01-Auto-Pacific-deal-the-first-of-many-as-PEP-puts-pedal-to-the-metal-on-sales.pdf#new_tab) - [Pacific Equity Partners reaps $1.17bn from LifeHealthcare sale to Ebos](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-09-Pacific-Equity-Partners-reaps-1.17bn-from-LifeHealthcare-sale-to-Ebos.pdf#new_tab) - [Evolution Healthcare sold to QIC for between $700m and $800m](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-12-01-QIC-buys-Evolution-Healthcare-for-between-700m-and-800m.pdf#new_tab) - [Telstra's Intellihub deal is a game-changer for the nation](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-14-Telstras-Intellihub-deal-is-a-game-changer-for-the-nation.pdf) - ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN Telstra has entered into two major contracts with the giant Intellihub group that will be a vital part in the dramatic transformation of Australia’s largest telecommunications company. While later this week short-term analysts will pore over Telstra’s interim report, long-term Telstra investors need to understand how this transformation will unfold and the significance - [PEP’s $10b moment in PE’s new era](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AFR040ZFBQ02MAY22.pdf#new_tab) - [The Australian energy transition story](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PEP-The-Australian-Story.pdf#new_tab) - [Australia Roundtable 2022](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Australia-Roundtable-2022.pdf#new_tab) - [Pacific Equity Partners acquires majority stake in leading traffic management provider, Altus Group](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/pacific-equity-partners-acquires-majority-stake-in-leading-traffic-management-provider-altus-group/) - Melbourne 22 August 2022 Altus Group (Altus), the largest full-service traffic management business in Australia, today announced that Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has taken a majority stake in the business. PEP is a leading Australasian private markets investor that provides investee companies strategic management experience and capital resources to maximise their business performance. Altus Group - [Pacific Equity Partners wins Australian Investment Council Large Cap Investment Award](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pacific-equity-partners-wins-australian-investment-council-large-cap-investment-award/) - Sydney 15 September 2022: The Australian Investment Council has awarded Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) its Large Cap Investment Award for its 2018 investment in Intellihub, Australasia’s leading smart metering business, and the subsequent sale in April 2022 of a 50% interest to the Brookfield infrastructure Fund 4 (Brookfield). Accepting the Award, Cameron Blanks, Managing Director - [Pacific Equity Partners wins Firm of the Year Award at the 22nd Annual AVCJ Awards in Singapore](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pacific-equity-partners-wins-firm-of-the-year-award-at-the-22nd-annual-avcj-awards-in-singapore/) - Pacific Equity Partners wins Firm of the Year Award at the 22nd Annual AVCJ Awards in Singapore, along with Large Cap Exit of the Year for Intellihub Sydney 14 November 2022: At the 22nd Annual AVCJ Awards Ceremony in Singapore, Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) was the recipient of the award of the Firm of The - [Smart metering firm Intellihub acquires Pooled Energy](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/smart-metering-firm-intellihub-acquires-pooled-energy/) - 13 December 2022 Image: Intellihub CEO Wes Ballantine Australian and New Zealand smart metering and energy data specialists the Intellihub Group has acquired the assets of Australia’s first digital pool management and monitoring business Pooled Energy. The online pool services business installs sensors and a smart controller to pool equipment and uses machine learning to automate - [The smart money's on artificial intelligence](https://www.pep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PEP.-Tim-Sims.-The-Australian-June-4th-2023.pdf#new_tab) - [Where I’m putting the money: Pacific Equity Partners’ Tim Sims on why he thinks we’re past the worst](https://www.pep.com.au/press/where-im-putting-the-money-pacific-equity-partners-tim-sims-on-why-he-thinks-were-past-the-worst/) - PEP Managing Director Tim Sims talks to Forbes Australia’s managing editor Stewart Hawkins about the advantages of private equity vs public in volatile markets, along with his views on investments in the debt market, interest rates and more. Read the full article here. - [The ‘apprenticeship’ culture that drives Australia’s biggest PE firm](https://www.pep.com.au/press/the-apprenticeship-culture-that-drives-australias-biggest-pe-firm/) - Sydney’s Pacific Equity Partners has been a money-making machine for 25 years. It lifts the lid on the firm’s culture, and how it is changing with the times. Read the full article here. - [Pacific Equity Partners wins Australian Investment Council Large Cap Investment Award](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pacific-equity-partners-wins-australian-investment-council-large-cap-investment-award-2/) - Sydney 1 September 2023 The Australian Investment Council has awarded Pacific Equity Partners (“PEP”) its Large Cap Investment Award for its 2017 investment in iNova Pharmaceuticals (“iNova”), a leading consumer healthcare company that sells a portfolio of over-the-counter and prescription products in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and Asia. Accepting the Award, Terry - [Pacific Equity Partners wins New Zealand Private Capital Investment Award for UP Education](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/pacific-equity-partners-wins-new-zealand-private-capital-investment-award-for-up-education/) - Sydney, 19 October 2023 The New Zealand Private Capital Association awarded Pacific Equity Partners (“PEP”) the Investment of the Year Award for PEP’s investment in UP Education, an Australasian private education provider with market leadership positions in New Zealand and a growing presence in Australia. Accepting the Award, Rohan Wolfers, PEP Managing Director, said: “Our - [Pacific Equity Partners Funds: Agreement to Acquire ATOM](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pacific-equity-partner-funds-agreement-to-acquire-atom/) - We are pleased to announce that on 22 December 2023, Funds advised by Pacific Equity Partners (‘PEP’) signed an agreement to acquire ATOM, a leading Australian distributor of industrial and safety supplies into the resources, defence, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. ATOM is a leading distributor of industrial and safety supplies with 13 branches across Australia. - [PEP launches ‘all-star’ evergreen portfolio investment vehicle in NZ](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pep-launches-all-star-evergreen-portfolio-investment-vehicle-in-nz/) - Sydney, 23 July 2024 Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) – Australasia’s largest private equity firm with $11 billion in AUM – is extending its successful PEP Gateway offering to wholesale and institutional investors in New Zealand for the first time. PEP Gateway is an ‘evergreen’ Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) that makes some of the best private - [Pacific Equity Partners Receives the Firm of the Year Award at the Australian Investment Council Annual Conference 2024](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pacific-equity-partners-receives-the-firm-of-the-year-award-at-the-australian-investment-council-annual-conference-2024/) - SYDNEY, Australia – Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) received the 2024 Firm of the Year Award at the Australian Investment Council (AIC) annual conference last night, and the Mid Cap Investment of the Year Award for Up Education. Tim Sims AM, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PEP said: “It is really encouraging to be recognised by - [Private equity’s perception problem](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/private-equitys-perception-problem/) - Post the launch of the PEP Gateway Evergreen (NZ PIE Access Fund), Cameron Blanks, Managing Director of Pacific Equity Partners, featured on an episode of “Markets with Madison”. Listen here to learn more about PEP’s track record as a leading private markets investor in Australia and New Zealand, and the PEP Private Equity strategy. - [PEP Secure Assets Announces Sale of Zenith Energy to KKR](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/pep-secure-assets-announces-sale-of-zenith-energy-to-kkr/) - Sydney, AUSTRALIA – Pacific Equity Partners Secure Assets Fund I (‘PEP’ or ‘PEP SAF I’) has entered into an agreement to sell 100% of its shares in Zenith Energy Pty Ltd (‘Zenith’) to KKR & Co. Inc (‘KKR’). The transaction is expected to be completed in Q4 2025, subject to customary approvals. Funds managed or - [PEP Funds Acquisition of SG Fleet Group Ltd Completed](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pep-funds-to-take-sg-fleet-group-ltd-private/) - Sydney, Australia 01 May 2025 On 4 December 2024, an entity owned by funds managed or advised by Pacific Equity Partners Pty Limited (‘PEP’) signed an agreement to take SG Fleet Group Ltd (‘SG Fleet’) private in a transaction at an enterprise value of A$1.4B. The acquisition was completed on 30 April 2025. - [PEP AGM 2025 Highlights](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/pep-agm-2025-highlights/) - [PEP Funds to acquire SingPost’s FMH Group, heralding an exciting new chapter](https://www.pep.com.au/press/pep-funds-to-acquire-singposts-fmh-group-heralding-an-exciting-new-chapter/) - Melbourne, Australia 02 December 2024 Investment by PEP Funds to enhance FMH Group’s technology platform Will support strategic acquisition opportunities Strengthens FMH Group position as industry leader to unlock greater value for customers Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) today announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with funds managed or advised by - [Pacific Equity Partners Receives the ‘Firm of the Year Award’ for the Second Year Running at the Australian Investment Council Annual Conference, 2025](https://www.pep.com.au/insights/pacific-equity-partners-receives-the-firm-of-the-year-award-for-the-second-year-running-at-the-australian-investment-council-annual-conference-2025/) - SYDNEY, Australia – Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) just received the 2025 ‘Firm of the Year Award’ at the Australian Investment Council (AIC) Annual Conference for the second year in a row. 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JLG also has a leading presence in strata management and other home services, including fire and heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, and an emerging insurance building and restoration - [TenPeaks Data Centres](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/tenpeaks-data-centres/) - TenPeaks is a leading data centre owner, operator and developer in New Zealand, dedicated to supporting New Zealand’s rapidly growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and mission-critical digital services. - [ATOM](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/atom-2/) - Leading distributor of industrial and safety supplies in Australia. ATOM offers a diversified portfolio of products (including tools, lubricants, workwear, safety and welding equipment) that are business-critical for customers in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sectors. ATOM’s service-led value proposition is supported by national footprint with 13 branches across Australia. - [Zenith Energy](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/zenith-energy/) - Zenith Energy is an industry leader in remote hybrid power solutions. The business designs, builds and operates a complete range of thermal and renewable fuel sources to offer its customers innovative, cost effective and reliable energy solutions. Zenith Energy services clients across Australia with a customer base that includes some of the largest miners in - [LMS Energy](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/lms-energy/) - LMS Energy is Australia’s leading bioenergy and emissions reduction company. As Australia’s largest and most experienced landfill biogas company, LMS designs, builds, owns and operates landfill biogas recovery infrastructure to reduce methane emissions and generate reliable renewable energy. The business also operates in New Zealand and the United States, with projects underway to abate emissions - [Serenitas](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/serenitas/) - Serenitas is one of Australia’s leading Residential Land Lease Community Businesses, providing affordable housing to the over 55 post-retirement population. The portfolio consists of more than 4,360 occupied sites across 27+ mature and developing communities, with a secured development pipeline of around 2,000 sites. Serenitas revenue is underpinned by secure, inflation-linked, perpetual rental cashflows. - [Opal Healthcare](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/opal-healthcare/) - Opal is Australia's largest RAC provider, delivering 24/7 residential, respite, dementia and palliative care services through 133 owned care communities located in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. At acquisition, Opal was 50% larger, measured by care place numbers, than the next largest sector participant. - [UP Education](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/up-education/) - UP Education is New Zealand's largest private education provider. It is the rebranded Tertiary Division of ACG following the separation and disposal of the ACG K-12 Schools. UP Education educates ~23,000 students each year, and employs ~1,200+ staff across 50 campuses across New Zealand and Australia. UP Education comprises: Tertiary/Private Training Establishment: UP Education is - [Modern Star](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/modern-star/) - Modern Star is the market leading supplier of curriculum aligned educational resources to schools and early learning centres throughout Australia and New Zealand with a 60+ year history in the Australian market. The business supplies a comprehensive range of over 30,000 education products to a highly diversified customer base with the majority of its revenue - [Magentus](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/magentus/) - Magentus (formerly Citadel Health) provides core software for medical specialists and secure records management software, technology and professional services to a diversified set of Government clients in Australia and the UK. Magentus holds long customer contracts, often of three to 10 years in duration. The business employs approximately 375 people. Magentus operates three core business - [Intellihub](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/intellihub/) - Intellihub is the leading provider of smart metering in Australia and New Zealand. It performs an essential, regulatory role in the electricity network, with an increasing importance as both the supply and consumption of electricity becomes more dynamic. Its operations include: Installation of electricity smart meters across a range of market segments, including residential, commercial - [Healthe Care](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/healthe-care/) - Healthe Care operates a network of 13 hospitals and six day surgeries across Australia. It is the leading group across the Central Coast, Newcastle and several other regional areas with a network of 1,300 beds and 90 operating theatres treating 200,000 patients per year. Healthe Care’s operations span a wide range of acute medical and - [Cranky Health](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/cranky-health/) - Cranky is a leading Australian online provider of health, weight management and supplements products. It was founded by Australian sports celebrity Adam MacDougall and his wife Belinda in 2013. Cranky’s flagship products ‘The Man Shake’ and ‘The Lady Shake’ are the clear #1 meal replacement shakes in Australia, helping hundreds of thousands of Australians to - [Agright](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/agright/) - Agright is an industry-leading poultry grower in Australia and New Zealand. It develops high-quality agricultural infrastructure with in-house design and construct capabilities, and operates poultry farms under secure long-term contracts with leading poultry processors. Agright’s facilities are market leading, incorporating best practice in animal welfare and sustainability. - [iNova Pharmaceuticals](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/inova-pharmaceuticals/) - iNova is a leading consumer healthcare company that sells a portfolio of prescription and over-the-counter products in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and Asia. The company sells key brands across: Prescription products: focus in the weight management, cardiology, dermatology, and pain relief categories Over-the-counter products: market leading brands in the throat, cough and cold, - [Altus Traffic](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/altus-traffic/) - Altus is the leading national traffic management services platform in Australia, formed through the combination of Altus Traffic Management and Traffic Diversions Group (TDG) upon acquisition by the PEP Funds. The Group employs 4,500 staff and operates a fleet of 1,600 vehicles across 40+ locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company provides comprehensive traffic - [Healthia](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/healthia/) - Healthia is a leading provider of allied health services, operating a network of physiotherapy and podiatry clinics across Australia, with a smaller presence in optometry services. Healthia was founded by the existing management team which includes the founders of Allsports Physiotherapy and management who successfully scaled Greencross Vets, and has grown rapidly through acquisition to - [FirstCape](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/firstcape/) - FirstCape is the leading wealth advisory platform in New Zealand and has been created through the merger of two simultaneous corporate carve-outs, namely National Australia Bank (‘NAB’) and Jarden’s wealth advisory and management assets in New Zealand. The business boasts over 110+ advisers and manages NZ$43BN of funds under advice / management. The deal is - [FMH Group](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/fmh-group/) - FMH Group operates efm, Australia’s market-leading fourth-party logistics (‘4PL’) platform, and also a major Carrier business. efm provides tech-enabled outsourced supply chain management, delivering significant cost savings and improved service levels to customers relative to a direct-to-carrier supply chain model. Carrier provides specialist line-haul, Business-to-Business (‘B2B’) pallet and parcel delivery, and Business-to-Consumer (‘B2C’) parcel delivery. - [SG Fleet](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/sg-fleet/) - SG Fleet is a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, fleet management, and leasing services across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Since establishment in 2004, the company has grown rapidly to become the #1 fleet management organisation in Australia, managing (at acquisition) a portfolio of more than 277,000 vehicles for a diverse customer - [Patties Foods](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/patties-foods/) - Patties is Australia's leading provider of frozen savoury and frozen dessert pies, with key products including meat pies, sausage rolls and fruit pies. The company produces three of the five leading pie brands in Australia, and is a major supplier into several channels including grocery, route and foodservice. The company generates annual net sales of - [AutoPacific Group](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/autopacific-group/) - AutoPacific Group is the leading manufacturer and distributor of towbars, towing solutions, sports bars and related vehicle accessories in Australia and New Zealand, with manufacturing facilities in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. The business has a strong market position and a diverse customer base of car manufacturers, dealerships, and aftermarket retailers. The core products are - [LifeHealthcare](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/lifehealthcare/) - LifeHealthcare is a leading independent medical device distributor, operating in Australia and New Zealand. The business supplies a diversified product portfolio across multiple therapeutic channels including spine, orthopaedics and neurosurgery, amongst others. LifeHealthcare also provides associated value-added services to suppliers and surgeons, including regulatory management, clinician training and surgical consultation on device selection and application. - [Evolution Healthcare](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/evolution-healthcare/) - Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of private hospitals and rehabilitation services in New Zealand and Australia. Evolution's operations include: Private Hospitals: Evolution owns or manages a network of private hospital facilities that provide a range of surgical, medical, oncology and diagnostic imaging services Rehabilitation Services: Evolution owns a network of rehabilitation clinics in New - [WINconnect](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/winconnect/) - WINconnect is a leading owner and operator of 'last mile' network infrastructure within multi-tenanted residential and commercial buildings across Australia. Across its portfolio of over 300 sites and 60,000 connection points, the business operates and maintains a range of infrastructure assets under long term contracts, including: Hot water and electricity meters Centralised hot water plant - [American Stock Transfer and Trust Company](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/american-stock-transfer-and-trust-company/) - American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction. AST was originally founded as a transfer agent in 1971. Through organic growth - [ACG](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/acg/) - At acquistion, ACG was comprised of Schools and Tertiary Divisions. ACG is New Zealand's largest private education provider. Since the establishment of its first school 20 years ago, ACG has grown organically and by acquisition to provide a diversified education offering by age, level of education and geography. At the time of PEP's investment, ACG educated - [Allied Pinnacle](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/allied-pinnacle/) - Allied Pinnacle is the leading provider of value added bakery products and bakery ingredients in Australia. The business was formed following the strategic integration of complementary businesses Pinnacle Bakery & Integrated Ingredients and Allied Mills. Allied Pinnacle currently services over 3,000 customers across all key channels in Australia. The business has operated in the Australian - [Manuka Health](https://www.pep.com.au/companies/manuka-health/) - Manuka Health manufactures and distributes: Manuka honey at various grades which has strong anti-bacterial properties Supplements such as manuka honey-based syrup and lozenges, propolis, royal jelly and other bee products Personal care products including wound care, skin care and oral care products Gourmet foods including a variety of non-manuka floral honey blends and baked goods ## Team - [Shaun Chan](https://www.pep.com.au/team/shaun-chan/) - Shaun joined Pacific Equity Partners in November 2025 as the Team Assistant. He is currently completing a Master of Public Policy and Governance at UNSW and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from the University of Sydney. - [Sophia Quah](https://www.pep.com.au/team/sophia-quah/) - Sophia joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, she was a credit risk associate at Macquarie Group. Sophia holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Technology Sydney. - [Campbell Donnelly](https://www.pep.com.au/team/campbell-donnelly/) - Campbell joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, he spent four and a half years with McKinsey & Company in Los Angeles, including more than two years as an Engagement Manager serving private equity clients. Campbell holds an MS in Chemical Engineering from UCLA and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Columbia - [Alex Brown](https://www.pep.com.au/team/alex-brown/) - Alex has over 10 years sales experience in the Finance Industry, gaining experience in various roles across markets, investment management and private wealth in both large global organisations as well as domestic boutique ones. His responsibilities have covered areas of account management, new business sales and team leadership across his different employers. Alex holds a - [David Horwitz](https://www.pep.com.au/team/david-horwitz/) - David joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Prior to joining PEP, he was a manager in the Investment Solutions team at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Sydney. - [Rachel Wang](https://www.pep.com.au/team/rachel-wang/) - Rachel joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, she worked in the Infrastructure and Energy team at Macquarie Capital. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. - [Ben Webster](https://www.pep.com.au/team/ben-webster/) - Ben joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2019. Prior to joining PEP, he worked in the financial markets in London for BGC Partners. Ben holds a B. Comm (Finance) from the University of New South Wales. - [Toby Hoggett](https://www.pep.com.au/team/toby-hoggett/) - Toby joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, Toby was a Senior Associate Consultant with Bain & Company in Sydney, where he worked primarily within their private equity practice. Toby holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Sydney, where he was awarded the University Medal. - [Krystal Hyland](https://www.pep.com.au/team/krystal-hyland/) - Krystal joined the team in 2022 as the Founders’ Executive Assistant. As an experienced EA with an events background, she has a number of years supporting senior leaders having most recently worked at a New York hedge fund, Baker Brothers Advisors & global investment management firm, T.Rowe Price. Krystal holds a Bachelor of Arts and - [James Lu](https://www.pep.com.au/team/james-lu/) - James joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to this, he worked in the structured finance group at Moody’s Ratings. James received a Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours Class I) and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New South Wales and was awarded the Business School Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. - [Ben Sheehan](https://www.pep.com.au/team/ben-sheehan/) - Ben joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, Ben worked in Lone Star Funds’ private equity team in London, as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan in Sydney and as a lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills in Brisbane. He received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor - [Yoo-Na Kim](https://www.pep.com.au/team/yoo-na-kim/) - Yoo-Na joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, she was a management consultant with Boston Consulting Group within their Principal Investors and Private Equity team. Yoo-Na received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne. - [Karina Bradley](https://www.pep.com.au/team/karina-bradley/) - Karina joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, Karina worked at Stafford Capital Partners, specialising in deal-by-deal co-investments on behalf of large Australian superannuation funds. She spent two years working in London as a management consultant at Strategy& in the private equity team, where she advised mid-to-large cap PE funds on commercial - [Jake Haines](https://www.pep.com.au/team/jake-haines/) - Jake is a Managing Director at Pacific Equity Partners and leads the PEP Credit strategy which he has overseen since its inception in 2020. He originally joined PEP in 2002 and has been heavily involved throughout his career across all aspects of the firm’s investing activities, including extensive experience structuring financings in Australia, New Zealand - [Sara Youness](https://www.pep.com.au/team/sara-youness/) - Sarah Youness is a legal professional with experience in contract management, corporate law, compliance, and intellectual property. She has worked across both private practice and corporate environments, supporting legal teams with contract negotiations, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Sarah brings strong skills in legal research, case management, and stakeholder communication. She has a proven track - [Laura Leeson](https://www.pep.com.au/team/laura-leeson/) - Laura joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, she was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Laura holds a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) from the University of Queensland where she received a University Medal and was awarded Valedictorian. - [James Randall](https://www.pep.com.au/team/james-randall/) - James joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2017. Prior to joining PEP, he was a Consultant with L.E.K. Consulting in Australia and China. James holds a MBA (Hons) from The Wharton School where he was a Palmer Scholar; a MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania; and a BBus & LLB (Hons) from Bond - [Kelly Ho](https://www.pep.com.au/team/kelly-ho/) - Kelly joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2019. Prior to joining PEP, she was an Intermediate Accountant at Champion’s Business Growth Advisers. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. - [Raewyn Leow](https://www.pep.com.au/team/raewyn-leow/) - Raewyn joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, she was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Raewyn studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting) and Science (Statistics) at the University of Auckland. - [Matt Spencer](https://www.pep.com.au/team/matt-spencer/) - Matt Spencer joined the team in 2025, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in IT, data, supplier, and technical project management across a range of industries. His career includes key roles in Sydney's financial services sector as well as serving as Chief Technology Officer at the Baltic Exchange in London. Matt holds a BSc - [Holly Phillips](https://www.pep.com.au/team/holly-phillips/) - Holly joined the firm in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, she worked in trade operations at Ord Minnett, managing settlements for bond trades and corporate actions. Holly holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) from the University of Technology Sydney. - [Sam Humphry](https://www.pep.com.au/team/sam-humphry/) - Sam joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, he worked in private equity at Ellerston Capital and investment banking at Rothschild & Co. Sam received a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia and is a CFA Charterholder. - [Robert Clarke](https://www.pep.com.au/team/robert-clarke/) - Robert joined PEP in September 2025 as an Associate with the Secure Assets Fund, after pursuing his master’s at Harvard. Previously, Robert worked in BCG’s Private Equity, Energy, and Government practices across Sydney, Dubai, and San Francisco. At BCG, Robert’s focus included commercial due diligence, vendor due diligence, and strategy work across major infrastructure investments, - [Naomi Grice](https://www.pep.com.au/team/naomi-grice/) - Naomi joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025 as a receptionist and team assistant. Prior to this, she held the role of front of house and office manager at Blackstone. Naomi holds a bachelor's degree in interior architecture & design from the University of Portsmouth. - [Brinley Maher](https://www.pep.com.au/team/brinley-maher/) - Brinley joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, she was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Brinley was a University of New South Wales scholarship holder where she received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and a Bachelor of Economics, both with Distinction, and was awarded the Business School Dean’s Award for Academic - [James Horn](https://www.pep.com.au/team/james-horn/) - James joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP he worked in credit in the US and Australia, most recently for AB Carval and Macquarie. James received a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Information Systems) from the University of Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant. - [Hortin Zeng](https://www.pep.com.au/team/hortin-zeng/) - Hortin joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to this, he was a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, working across Australia and New Zealand. At the University of Sydney, Hortin studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and received the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence. - [Darko Ivanovski](https://www.pep.com.au/team/darko-ivanovski/) - Darko joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023 as a Junior Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Professional Accounting from Macquarie University. - [Kurtis Albert](https://www.pep.com.au/team/kurtis-albert/) - Kurtis joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Prior to joining PEP, he was a management consultant with Boston Consulting Group in ANZ. Kurtis received a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics from the University of Queensland. - [Luke Porter](https://www.pep.com.au/team/luke-porter/) - Luke joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2026. Before joining PEP, he worked at Carlyle in their Asia buyout team. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney. - [Luke Van Ratingen](https://www.pep.com.au/team/luke-van-ratingen/) - Luke joined Pacific Equity Partners as an Intern in January 2025 before progressing to his current role as an Associate. He holds a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Technology Sydney. - [James Scott](https://www.pep.com.au/team/james-scott/) - James joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Prior to joining PEP, he worked in the private equity and structured finance team at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. James holds a B. Comm (Finance) from the University of Sydney. - [Matthew Lyle](https://www.pep.com.au/team/matthew-lyle/) - Matthew joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2017. Prior to joining PEP, he was a Consultant with Bain & Company. Matthew received a PLD from Harvard Business School and holds a PhD (Physics) from the University of Cambridge where he was a Peterhouse Scholar. Matthew was also a University of Sydney Scholarship holder where he received - [Rosie Johnson](https://www.pep.com.au/team/rosie-johnson/) - Rosie joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021. Before joining PEP, Rosie was a Senior Associate at Brookfield Asset Management where she was heavily involved in their Property Group's ESG initiatives both as a founding member of the ESG Steering Committee and as a contact for their portfolio companies to build sustainable businesses and to integrate - [Thomas Harle](https://www.pep.com.au/team/thomas-harle/) - Thomas joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, he worked at Hamilton Lane in Client Solutions in Sydney before relocating to the firm’s U.S. headquarters to join the Evergreen Portfolio Management team. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Economics (BEc) from the University of Sydney, where he majored in Economics and Finance. He - [Xander Wheen](https://www.pep.com.au/team/xander-wheen/) - Xander joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2019. Prior to PEP, Xander worked for credit and equity funds in the US and Australia, after beginning his career at JPMorgan in New York. He received an MBA from the University of Oxford and an AB from Harvard University. - [Simon Pillar](https://www.pep.com.au/team/simon-pillar/) - Simon is a founder of Pacific Equity Partners and chairs the firm's Operating Committee. Prior to founding PEP, Simon was a Partner with Bain & Company and worked as a strategy consultant in the US, Singapore and Sydney. He started his working life as an engineer with The Royal Dutch/Shell Group in The Netherlands. Simon - [Angus Larcombe](https://www.pep.com.au/team/angus-larcombe/) - Angus joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021. Prior to joining PEP, he held roles in leveraged and structured finance, most recently with RBC and Investec. Angus received a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) at the University of Sydney, and is a CFA Charterholder. - [Rickard Gardell](https://www.pep.com.au/team/rickard-gardell/) - Rickard is a founder of Pacific Equity Partners and a member of the firm's Operating Committee. Prior to founding PEP, Rickard was a Director of Bain & Company and had 14 years of consulting experience in Europe, Asia and Australasia. Rickard received a Bachelor of Science from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) (1981-84) where - [William Chen](https://www.pep.com.au/team/william-chen/) - William joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023. Prior to joining PEP, he was with Aura Group working within private equity, credit and special situations. William holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney - [Cassi Banks](https://www.pep.com.au/team/cassi-banks/) - Cassi joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, she worked at Macquarie Bank within their home lending and treasury teams. Cassi holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting and Chinese) from the University of Sydney. - [Max Oke](https://www.pep.com.au/team/max-oke/) - Max joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Prior to joining he was a Director with EY in Sydney and London. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance & Accounting) with Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant. - [Jotham Young](https://www.pep.com.au/team/jotham-young/) - Jotham joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Prior to joining PEP, he was an Analyst with Macquarie Capital in Sydney. Jotham received a BEng (Honours), BCom and Diploma of Language Studies from the University of New South Wales. - [Jordan Schumann](https://www.pep.com.au/team/jordan-schumann/) - Jordan joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Prior to joining PEP, Jordan was an Associate in QIC’s Global Infrastructure business and an investment banker with Lazard. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland. - [Ashley Chen](https://www.pep.com.au/team/ashley-chen/) - Ashley joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023. Prior to joining PEP, she worked in Skip Capital’s infrastructure investments team and Goldman Sachs’ natural resources (infrastructure, energy and mining) investment banking team. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies from the University of New South Wales. - [Alexander Iannuzzi](https://www.pep.com.au/team/associate/) - Alexander joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023. Prior to joining PEP, he was an Associate in the Infrastructure and Broader Industrials teams at Jefferies in Sydney. Alexander attended the University of Sydney, receiving a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws. - [Dina Zhelezkina](https://www.pep.com.au/team/dina-zhelezkina/) - Dina joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023. Prior to joining PEP, Dina was an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in EMEA and Australia. She received a Master of Investment Management from Cranfield University and a Bachelor of Economics from Higher School of Economics. - [Jack Zhang](https://www.pep.com.au/team/jack-zhang/) - Jack joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2018. Prior to joining PEP, he worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, and at Arowana in Private Equity and Private Credit. Jack holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. - [Sarina Lam](https://www.pep.com.au/team/sarina-lam/) - Sarina first joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2019. Prior to rejoining PEP in 2022, she was a Graduate Officer at the Australian Taxation Office. Sarina holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Information Systems) and Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics) from the University of New South Wales and is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New - [Wei-Li Hsu](https://www.pep.com.au/team/wei-li-hsu/) - Wei-Li joined PEP in 2022 as a Junior Accountant. His prior roles include Fund Operations Specialist at Schroder, Fund Administration Analyst at Deutsche Bank, and Associate at Pwc. Wei-Li holds a Master of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Accounting from Soochow University (Taiwan). - [Emma Boustred](https://www.pep.com.au/team/emma-boustred/) - Emma joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024 as an intern before progressing to her current role as Associate. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Finance and Banking from the University of Sydney. - [Alex Zhang](https://www.pep.com.au/team/alex-zhang/) - Alex joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Before joining PEP, Alex was a NAV Operations Manager at Apex Group. Alex graduated from the Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commence – Professional Accounting. - [Christopher Kreke](https://www.pep.com.au/team/christopher-kreke/) - Christopher joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Before joining PEP, Christopher was an investment banker with Macquarie Capital in Sydney and prior to then, an investment banker with Citi in New York. Christopher holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics and BBAs in Finance and Business Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. - [Melissa Kok](https://www.pep.com.au/team/melissa-kok/) - Melissa joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, Melissa worked in the Investment Banking (Natural Resources) and Corporate Banking teams at Bank of America in Sydney. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Technology Sydney. - [Joannie Allison](https://www.pep.com.au/team/joannie-allison/) - Joannie joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025 as the Executive Assistant for the Capital Solutions team. Prior to PEP, Joannie worked at Allegro Funds, Seven West Media and Brambles. She has a background in treasury and has several years of experience supporting senior leaders and UHNWI. Joannie studied commerce at College Francois-Xavier-Garneau, Canada and studied - [Gopi Giritharan](https://www.pep.com.au/team/gopi-giritharan/) - Gopi joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2023. Before joining PEP, Gopi was a Lawyer with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Gopi holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Macquarie University. - [Florance Hayward](https://www.pep.com.au/team/florance-hayward/) - Florance joined Pacific Equity Partners in May 2025 as an Executive Assistant within the Secure Assets team. She brings over nine years of experience providing high-level executive support to senior leaders across Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction firms. Her background also includes event management and stakeholder management across complex projects. - [Chen Chen](https://www.pep.com.au/team/chen-chen/) - Before joining PEP, Chen was a lawyer with King & Wood Mallesons and Holding Redlich. Chen holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Melbourne. - [Bill Litsas](https://www.pep.com.au/team/bill-litsas/) - Bill joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2025. Prior to joining PEP, he was an investment banker with Jefferies in the Broader Industrials and Financial Sponsors team. Bill received a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. - [Beatriz Diaz](https://www.pep.com.au/team/beatriz-diaz/) - Beatriz joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024 as a Presentation Specialist. Beatriz has spent over 25 years crafting presentations across multiple industries for private enterprise and government organisations. Beatriz holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of Arts from the University of Sydney. - [Michael Pang](https://www.pep.com.au/team/michael-pang/) - Michael joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021 as a Graduate Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (double major in finance and accounting) from the University of New South Wales, and is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. - [Paul Ryan](https://www.pep.com.au/team/paul-ryan/) - Paul joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2013. Before joining PEP, he was at Deustche Bank and Dakota Capital. He holds a Bcom (Hons) from the University of Auckland. - [Henry O'Callaghan](https://www.pep.com.au/team/henry-ocallaghan/) - Henry joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021. Prior to this, he was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he worked predominantly in their private equity group. At university, he studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of New South Wales. - [Paul Foster](https://www.pep.com.au/team/paul-foster/) - Paul joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2017 and co-leads the firm’s Secure Assets strategy. Prior to joining PEP Paul was Head of Infrastructure, Australia & New Zealand, at AMP Capital where he was responsible for leading the investment activities of the firm’s Australia and New Zealand infrastructure teams. Paul has 24 years of principal investment experience, spanning sectors - [Michael Bendeli](https://www.pep.com.au/team/michael-bendeli/) - Michael joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, he was a Director with InfraRed Capital Partners in London. Michael had earlier roles as an investment banker with Macquarie Capital in London and as an engineer and consultant in Sydney and Melbourne with Sinclair Knight Merz. He received an MBA (Dean's List) from - [Matt Robinson](https://www.pep.com.au/team/matt-robinson/) - Matt joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2009. Prior to joining PEP, he was a consultant with Bain & Company in Australia. Matt was an Innovation Scholar at Macquarie University where he received a Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Studies) and was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence. - [Justin Zhu](https://www.pep.com.au/team/justin-zhu/) - Justin joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Record Point. Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. - [Julia Schoenheimer](https://www.pep.com.au/team/julia-schoenheimer/) - Julia joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2020. Prior to joining PEP, she was a Strategy Consultant at Port Jackson Partners; Chief of Staff at Parcelpoint. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Macquarie University. - [Greta Cosier](https://www.pep.com.au/team/greta-cosier/) - Since joining Pacific Equity Partners in 2024, Greta provides administrative and support services. Prior to this, she held the role of Administrator at Parkers Sydney Fine Art Supplies. Greta holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New South Wales. - [Evan Hattersley](https://www.pep.com.au/team/evan-hattersley/) - Evan joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2007. Prior to joining PEP, Evan was a Consultant with Bain & Company in the UK, United States, Singapore and Australia. He received a Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland where he was a Valedictorian. - [Dhruv Goel](https://www.pep.com.au/team/dhruv-goel/) - Dhruv joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, he was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company in ANZ and Asia. Dhruv studied at the University of Queensland where he received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance). - [David Davidian](https://www.pep.com.au/team/david-davidian/) - David has over 10 years of finance and accounting experience in investment management and taxation. Prior to PEP, David worked in senior accounting and analyst positions at Alceon and Deloitte. David is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) from Macquarie University. - [Caroline Hamer](https://www.pep.com.au/team/caroline-hamer/) - Caroline joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2024. Prior to joining PEP, Caroline was an investment analyst at Antipodes Partners covering infrastructure, real estate and telecommunications and a portfolio analyst in the infrastructure team at Sunsuper (now the ‘Australian Retirement Trust’). She received a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) from the London School of Economics. - [Jack Auton](https://www.pep.com.au/team/jack-auton/) - Jack joined Pacific Equity Partners in late 2024. Prior to joining the team, he worked as an Investment Specialist at Ophir Asset Management and in Private Wealth at Craigs Investment Partners in New Zealand. Jack holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Victoria and later completed a Certificate in Investment Advisory (AFA). - [Paul McCullagh](https://www.pep.com.au/team/paul-mccullagh/) - Paul is a founder of Pacific Equity Partners and serves as an active Senior Advisor to the firm. Prior to founding PEP, Paul was a Managing Director of Salomon Brothers Australia. He has twenty years of investment banking experience in the US, Asia, and Australasia. Paul was also previously head of Australasia for Prudential Securities. - [Tim Sims AM](https://www.pep.com.au/team/tim-sims/) - Tim is a founder of Pacific Equity Partners and is a member of the firm's Operating Committee. Prior to founding PEP, Tim was the Chairman and Managing Director of Bain & Company's Australasian and African operations and a member of Bain & Company's Global Executive Committee. Tim has also served on a number of government - [Adam Simpson](https://www.pep.com.au/team/adam-simpson/) - Adam joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021. Prior to joining PEP, he was an Analyst in the Leveraged Finance and General Industrials teams at Credit Suisse in Sydney. Adam was a University of Sydney Scholarship holder, receiving a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws; and is a CFA Charterholder. - [Alex Ovchar](https://www.pep.com.au/team/alex-ovchar/) - Alex joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2011. Alex was an investor in the Private Equity strategy for the first decade, after which he joined the Partner & Client Group. Before joining PEP, Alex was an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London and prior to then, a management consultant with The Boston Consulting Group in - [Andrew Charlier](https://www.pep.com.au/team/andrew-charlier/) - Andrew joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2007. Prior to joining PEP, he was a Consultant with Bain & Company in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, specialising in utilities. He received a MBA from INSEAD and has a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of New South Wales and the Dean's Medal. - [Cameron Blanks](https://www.pep.com.au/team/cameron-blanks/) - Cameron joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2002. Prior to joining PEP, Cameron spent three years with Bain & Company in Australia and North America. Previously, Cameron worked for seven years in the mining and construction industry in Australia, Asia and North America. He received an MBA from MIT Sloan, and a MEng and BEng (First - [Cindy Kwong](https://www.pep.com.au/team/cindy-kwong/) - Cindy joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2004 as a Graduate Accountant. She holds a MComm (Finance) from the University of New South Wales and a BComm (with Distinction) from the University of New South Wales. Cindy is a Certified Practising Accountant. - [David Brown](https://www.pep.com.au/team/david-brown/) - David joined Pacific Equity Partners at the start of 2004. Prior to joining PEP, he spent his analyst years in the Investment Banking Division of JP Morgan. David received a PLD from Harvard Business School and first class honours degrees (BCom and LLB) from the University of Queensland where he was awarded a University Medal. - [David Emmanuel](https://www.pep.com.au/team/david-emmanuel/) - David joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2013. Prior to joining PEP, David was an investment banker with Morgan Stanley. He received a Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney as a Dean's List Scholar. - [Duncan Orr](https://www.pep.com.au/team/duncan-orr/) - Duncan joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2007. Prior to joining PEP, Duncan was a consultant with McKinsey & Company in New Zealand. In 2009, Duncan attended business school and spent the following four years with McKinsey & Company in the United States and Australia, before rejoining PEP in 2016. Duncan received an MBA with Honors - [Kathryn Lim](https://www.pep.com.au/team/kathryn-lim/) - Kathryn first joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2009, and re-joined the team in 2016 and 2021. Kathryn's prior roles include Citco Fund Services (Account Manager), Westpac Institutional Bank (various including Analyst, Senior Accountant, Senior Analyst), Ernst & Young (Senior Auditor). She holds a B. Commerce from the University of New South Wales and is a - [Keith Cheng](https://www.pep.com.au/team/keith-cheng/) - Keith joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2021. Before joining PEP, he was a Senior System Analyst at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Keith holds an MCom (Information Systems and Management) and a BSc (Computer Science) from University of New South Wales. - [Lexi Lei](https://www.pep.com.au/team/lexi-lei/) - Lexi first joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2015, and rejoined the team in 2021. Lexi's prior roles include Senior Fund Accountant at AMP Capital, Senior Finance Associate at PEP, and Finance Officer at Mizuho Bank - Sydney. She holds a Master of Finance (Investment Banking) from the University of New South Wales, and a Bachelor - [Olga Langridge](https://www.pep.com.au/team/olga-langridge/) - Olga joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2010 as a Graduate Accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology, Sydney and is a Certified Practicing Accountant. - [Rohan Wolfers](https://www.pep.com.au/team/rohan-wolfers/) - Rohan joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2010. Before joining PEP, Rohan was with Navis Capital Partners and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity in Australia, Asia and North America. Rohan received a PLD from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. - [Ronald Lee](https://www.pep.com.au/team/ronald-lee/) - Ronald joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2020. Prior to joining PEP, he was a Manager at Macquarie Assets Management (Operations), and Finance Manager at M.H. Carnegie & Co. Ronald is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, and he holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce from University of Sydney. - [Sam Kong](https://www.pep.com.au/team/sam-kong/) - Prior to joining Pacific Equity Partners in 1998, Sam was a senior accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he advised clients in the financial services, retail, shipping and manufacturing industries. Also, he was involved in several mergers and acquisitions in the Greater China region. Sam received a BEc from the University of Sydney and an MBA from - [Scott McKnight](https://www.pep.com.au/team/scott-mcknight/) - Scott joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2015. Prior to joining PEP, he was an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in New Zealand. Scott received a Master of Business with distinction and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and is a CFA charter holder. - [Shannon Wolfers](https://www.pep.com.au/team/shannon-wolfers/) - Shannon joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2006. Prior to joining PEP, Shannon was with Bain & Company in Australia and SE Asia. Shannon was a University of Sydney Scholarship holder where he received a first class honours degree (BEcon) and the University Medal. - [Tony Duthie](https://www.pep.com.au/team/tony-duthie/) - Tony joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2006. Before joining PEP, Tony was a Partner of Bain & Company with over 12 years of consulting experience in Australia, Asia and Europe. Tony received an MBA from INSEAD (Dean's List) and a BCom from the University of New South Wales. - [Monica Zhou](https://www.pep.com.au/team/monica-zhou/) - Monica joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2018. Before joining PEP, Monica was a Senior Analyst at Deloitte in the Audit and Assurance Division. Monica graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) and is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. - [Justine Gainsford](https://www.pep.com.au/team/justine-gainsford/) - Justine joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Before joining PEP, Justine was a Senior Associate in the Funds, Super and Wealth team at Allens. Justine holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Studies) from Victoria University of Wellington. - [Kenneth Chang](https://www.pep.com.au/team/kenneth-chang/) - Kenneth joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. His prior roles include Corporate Services Manager at Alter Domus and Finance Executive at Macquarie Group. He holds a Master of Accounting from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Vassar College, and is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and a - [Ming Yeung](https://www.pep.com.au/team/ming-yeung/) - Ming joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2022. Before joining PEP, Ming was a Financial Accountant at KU Children’s Services. Ming graduated from the Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a Certified Practising Accountant. - [Patric Tolentino](https://www.pep.com.au/team/patric-tolentino/) - Patric joined Pacific Equity Partners in June 2024. Before Joining PEP, he worked at Brennan IT as the IT onsite support for PEP since 2021. Before this, Patric held roles as an IT consultant for Matrix Solutions and Interlinked. ## Case Studies - [Zenith Energy](https://www.pep.com.au/case_studies/case-study-one-headline-here-2/) - 2020-present The Company Zenith Energy Limited (Zenith) specialises in tailored off-grid power generation and service models. Zenith provides remote energy solutions to mining projects. The Challenge Given the remote locations of Zenith’s operations and a global movement away from the use of fossil fuels for energy creation, Zenith faces the dual challenges of increasing costs - [Intellihub](https://www.pep.com.au/case_studies/case-study-one-headline-here-3/) - 2018-present The Company The Intellihub Group (Intellihub) is an Australia- and New Zealand-based smart utility infrastructure-as-a-service company delivering innovative metering and data solutions to consumers, retailers, network service providers and regulators. Intellihub is the only independent, dedicated multi-utility metering platform in Australia and New Zealand and is the preferred provider of choice for leading utility - [AutoPacific Group](https://www.pep.com.au/case_studies/case-study-one-headline-here/) - 2019-present The Company Autopacific Group (Autopac) is a market leading vehicle accessories and towing solutions manufacturer. With operations in Australia and Thailand, the business manufactures innovative, reliable and quality products for the vehicle industry. The Challenge In the manufacturing industry, safety is a particularly important aspect to manage. Manufacturing employees typically operate heavy machinery, and - [WINconnect](https://www.pep.com.au/case_studies/case-study-one-headline-here-4/) - 2020-present The Company WINconnect (WIN) is an Australian embedded network owner and operator. It is focussed on the establishment of community energy precincts with market leading shared solar and storage solutions, and on-sells energy to embedded network customers. The Challenge When Pacific Equity Partners purchased WINconnect, it was working in an environment at the forefront ## Categories - [Insights](https://www.pep.com.au/category/insights/) - [Press](https://www.pep.com.au/category/press/) ## Tags - [Portfolio Update](https://www.pep.com.au/tag/portfolio-update/) - [Macro](https://www.pep.com.au/tag/macro/) - [Global Equities](https://www.pep.com.au/tag/global-equities/)