Rachel Shirley
Chief Executive Officer
Having worked for retail, investment and commercial banks, Rachel has strong debt market origination...
Trevor Chudleigh
Chairman of the Board
Trevor is an entrepreneurial, internationally experienced Financial Services executive with a demonstrated capacity...
Rachel Shirley, Chief Executive Officer
Having worked for retail, investment and commercial banks, Rachel has strong debt market origination and distribution knowledge.
Rachel has worked for Westpac Institutional Bank in Melbourne, and for West LB, a German Landesbank, distributing financial market product to Central and Commercial Banks in central Europe.
Rachel is a founding partner of Alexander Funds and is responsible for all operational aspects of the company.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Law from Monash University, as well as post graduate qualifications in banking and finance.
Trevor Chudleigh, Chairman of the Board
Trevor is an entrepreneurial, internationally experienced Financial Services executive with a demonstrated capacity to lead cross-cultural teams, formulate new business strategies and deliver growth in assets and revenues.
Prior to his appointment at Alexander Funds, Trevor was Head of Global Business Development (CMO) for Fullerton Funds Management Limited, responsible for the company’s global strategic aspirations. Prior to this he spent 10 years at Vanguard Investments Australia, as their Head of Asia and Japan.
Trevor holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
Chris Black
Co-Founder & Senior Portfolio Manager
Chris has over 25 years’ experience in the global fixed interest markets.
Adam Scully
Senior Portfolio Manager
Adam joined Alexander Funds Management in 2019.
Chris Dalton
Chairman of the Investment Committee
Chris chairs the Investment Committee of Alexander Funds Management
Stephen Roberts
Chief Economist
Stephen is an economist/strategist and has worked for more than 40 years in the finance industry
Giles Gunesekera
Independent Chair of the ESG Committee
Giles has over 30 years of experience within the financial services industry
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Gerard Minack
Investment Committee Member
Gerard has been analysing, forecasting and advising on financial markets since 1987.
Matt Oldham
Head of Data Analytics
Matt has over 15 years’ experience in research and data analytics.
Chris O’Bryan
Senior Analyst
Chris is a financial services professional with three years’ experience in corporate advisory.
Ryan Holland
Junior Analyst
Ryan joined Alexander Funds in 2023. Ryan previously worked for Deloitte in the Audit
Chris Black, Co-Founder & Senior Portfolio Manager
Chris has over 25 years’ experience in the global fixed interest markets. He co-founded Alexander Funds in 2009 to provide fixed income opportunities to Australian investors.
Having traded, structured and managed all forms of credit products, Chris’ prior roles have included Senior Vice President of DBS Bank in Singapore; Vice President of TD Securities in Toronto; and Portfolio Manager at Challenger Financial Services.
Chris has a post graduate honours degree in econometrics from Monash University.
Adam Scully, Senior Portfolio Manager
Adam joined Alexander Funds Management in 2019. He has more than 15 years of portfolio management experience, with 10 of those as a senior portfolio manager within the credit markets.
Previously, Adam acted as a Senior Portfolio Manager at VFMC managing their directly invested credit portfolio. He has experience in managing assets across multiple security types, including bonds, loans, structured credit and credit derivatives.
Adam is a CFA charterholder and has a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University.
Chris Dalton, Chairman of the Investment Committee
Chris chairs the Investment Committee of Alexander Funds Management and brings over twenty years’ experience in credit analysis.
Chris was the Country Head of Standard & Poor’s for Australia New Zealand from 2000 to 2008 and is now the Managing Director of Australia Ratings and the CEO of the Australian Securitisation Forum.
Chris has a Bachelor of Economics From Monash University and an MBA from the University of Melbourne
Stephen Roberts, Chief Economist
Stephen is an economist/strategist and has worked for more than 40 years in the finance industry with extensive experience in banking, broking and funds management.
Stephen has been Australian Chief Economist for SBC; Fay Richwhite; Equitilink; UBS; Grange Securities; Lehman Brothers; and Nomura, travelling regularly to Asia, Europe and the US to present to the world’s leading investment management companies.
During this period, Stephen also worked for five years as a portfolio manager specialising in strategic asset allocation overlays for Westpac Investment Management, Sagitta and BT.
Giles Gunesekera, Independent Chair of the ESG Committee
Giles has over 30 years of experience within the financial services industry, holding numerous senior roles across product development, distribution, training and leadership.
He has honed his skills across both corporate and not-for-profit sectors, holding various roles for organisations involved in international aid, human rights, climate action, disabilities, education and the arts.
An advocate for ESG and Responsible Investing, Giles holds positions on Advisory Boards for the United Nations for Climate & Health and Sustainable Finance, and in 2023 was awarded an Order of Australia medal (OAM) for his service to social welfare and the community.
Giles has academic qualifications from Oxford University, Melbourne University, Monash University and the Financial Services Institute of Australia.
Gerard Minack, Investment Committee Member
Gerard has been analysing, forecasting and advising on financial markets since 1987. His focus is the fundamental factors that usually drive investment performance: valuation, currency, monetary policy and the economic cycle.
In 2013 Gerard started Minack Advisors, which provides research on financial markets for institutional investors, hedge funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds around the world.
Gerard previously acted as Morgan Stanley's global cross-asset strategist and global developed market equity strategist.
Matt Oldham, Head of Data Analytics
Matt has over 15 years’ experience in research and data analytics. He was an equities Investment Analyst for Equity Trustees Ltd before he left to undertake his PhD at George Mason University, Virginia, USA in Computational Social Science.
After arriving back in Australia he was an Assistant Portfolio Manager at an equities quant fund, Blue Orbit Asset Management, before joining Alexander Funds as Head of Data Analytics.
Matthew has extensive experience in quantitative research and analysis of financial markets. He has a PhD in Computational Social Science, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a Bachelor of Economics.
Chris O’Bryan, Senior Analyst
Chris is a financial services professional with three years’ experience in corporate advisory.
Having previously worked for E&P Financial Group, Chris specialises in corporate debt advisory and equity capital market transactions.
He has a strong background in complex instruments and deal structuring and has worked closely with key stakeholders including external legal counsel.
Chris has a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) and Honours in Finance from the University of Melbourne.
Ryan Holland, Junior Analyst
Ryan joined Alexander Funds in 2023. Ryan previously worked for Deloitte in the Audit and Assurance team, providing assurance for group and statutory financial reporting for international brands.
He joins the Investment Team as a Junior Analyst. He has prior experience working within multiple teams to effectively manage both qualitative and quantitative audit and analysis duties.
Ryan completed a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Professional Accounting at RMIT University in 2022.
Chris Inifer
Head of Distribution
Chris joined Alexander Funds in 2021 as Head of Distribution.
James Curnow
Regional Manager NSW & QLD
James began working for Alexander Funds in 2023. Prior to joining Alexander Funds
Jason Smit
Regional Manager VIC, SA & TAS
Jason has over 15 years’ experience across Australian, US, UK, European, and South African markets.
Chris Inifer, Head of Distribution
Chris joined Alexander Funds in 2021 as Head of Distribution. He brings over 30 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining Alexander Funds, Chris’ most recent roles was as Head of Retail for Allan Gray Australia.
Chris’ broad experience and education affords him a unique skill set in distribution, which includes a genuine understanding of the underlying investments in the organisations he has worked with.
Chris holds a degree in Economics and Finance from RMIT University and Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (Distinction) from RMIT University.
M: +61 424 400 477
D: +61 3 9069 3213
E: chris.inifer@alexanderfunds.com.au
James Curnow, Regional Manager NSW & QLD
James began working for Alexander Funds in 2023. Prior to joining Alexander Funds, James was Business Development Manager for Zenith Investment Partners. He also spent 4 years at BlackRock Investment Management.
James has worked with a variety of businesses in the Australian wealth market implementing traditional managed funds, separately managed accounts, and exchange traded products. His experience affords him unique insights in the provision of multi-asset portfolios for both wholesale and retail advisory practices.
James holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Finance and Marketing from the University of Technology, Sydney. He has also completed his Diploma of Financial Planning from the Monarch Institute.
M: +61 426 514 388
D: +61 2 9157 9003
E: james.curnow@alexanderfunds.com.au
Jason Smit, Regional Manager VIC, SA & TAS
Jason has over 15 years’ experience across Australian, US, UK, European, and South African markets. He is a qualified finance and investment professional, ensuring clients receive innovative solutions and professional service.
Prior to joining Alexander Funds, Jason worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors in the Wealth Global Client Group, responsible for developing new business and managing existing client relationships.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Accounting from Stellenbosch University South Africa. He is also a CFA Charterholder.
M: +61 434 305 655
D: +61 3 9039 5092
E: jason.smit@alexanderfunds.com.au
Michael Hayes
Senior Operations Manager
Michael brings to the team extensive experience in client services and communication management
Anita Clunie
Office Administration Manager
Anita has over six years of experience providing quality client services...
Georgia Dickie
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Georgia began working for Alexander Funds in 2021 and is responsible
Michael Hayes, Senior Operations Manager
Michael brings to the team extensive experience in client services and communication management, having previously worked in operations for an accounting and financial planning practice, as well as multiple customer service roles.
He is responsible for Alexander Funds' communications strategy including the development and execution of all marketing collateral for Alexander Funds – including investor updates, publications, webinars and events. He also manages compliance, regulatory and settlement requirements for the funds.
Michael has a Master of Communication from RMIT University and a Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance.
Anita Clunie, Office Administration Manager
Anita has over six years of experience providing quality client services and office management. She is accountable for all office administration activities and supplier engagement, as well as serving as our investors' initial point of contact.
Anita previously worked in administrative roles for a variety of law firms, including Clarendon Lawyers and Mills Oakley Lawyers. She has substantial expertise in office administration, accounts management, and customer relations.
Georgia Dickie, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Georgia began working for Alexander Funds in 2021 and is responsible for assisting the distribution and corporate operations functions.
Having held a number of previous roles in the retail and hospitality sectors, she contributes high level communication and organisation skills to the team. Georgia is currently undertaking Bachelor of Media and Communication degree at Swinburne University.
