Our Partners - Investment Team
Nick Griffin
Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Nick Griffin
Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Nick is a founding Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of Munro Partners.
Nick is responsible for the investment management of Munro’s key investment funds and the formulation and implementation of the proprietary investment process. Nick has been managing global long / short equity mandates for over 15 years.
Key career highlights include:
– Over 20 years working in financial services with 15 years funds management experience.
– 2005-2015, Head of International Strategy on the K2 Select International Absolute Return Fund.
– Member of the K2 Asset Management asset allocation and currency exposure committee.
– 2000-2005, Senior Analyst (Global Oil and Gas) at Deutsche Bank UK.
– 1996-1999, Manager Australian Equities for Commonwealth Financial Services.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and a Registered Representative of the Sydney Futures Exchange.
Kieran Moore
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Kieran Moore
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Kieran Moore joined Munro Partners at its inception in July 2016.
Kieran is responsible for championing stock ideas and managing these positions within the portfolio. Kieran has specialised in global growth equities for the last 10 years. Over his career, Kieran has undertaken additional functions within the investment team, including risk management, portfolio analytics and trading.
Key career highlights include:
– 10 years working in funds management.
– 2017-2018, Sr. Investment Analyst, Munro Partners
– 2014-2016, Investment Analyst, K2 Asset Management
Kieran is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, with majors in Finance and Economics, and also a Juris Doctor Law Degree from the University of Melbourne.
James Tsinidis
Partner & Portfolio Manager
James Tsinidis
Partner & Portfolio Manager
James Tsinidis joined Munro Partners in November 2016 and is responsible for championing stock ideas and managing these positions within the portfolio. James is also the Climate Co-Lead for the Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund.
James has previously worked as Portfolio Manager where he was based in both Melbourne and Edinburgh and was entirely focused on the US, European and Asian stock markets. Having worked previously with the other members of the Munro investment team, James is well versed evaluating investment ideas using Munro’s proprietary growth focused process.
Key career highlights include:
- Over 19 years of financial services experience.
- 2013-2016, Portfolio Manager / SeniorInvestment Analyst on the K2 Select International Absolute Return Fund.
- 2012-2013, Research Manager –Alternatives at Zenith Investment Partners.
James holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from La Trobe University and a Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Finance from Macquarie University.
Jeremy Gibson
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Jeremy Gibson
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Jeremy Gibson joined Munro Partners in September 2017 after 10 years at Pictet Asset Management in London.
Jeremy is responsible for championing stock ideas and managing these positions within the portfolio. Whilst at Pictet, Jeremy’s track record of generating global equities alpha over an extended time horizon prompted Pictet to give him a mandate to co‐launch the Developed Asia Market Neutral Long/Short Small Mid Cap fund.
Key career highlights include:
– 17 years of financial services experience spanning roles in Melbourne and London.
– 2011‐2017, Senior Portfolio Manager on the EAFE Small Caps Fund at Pictet Asset Management in London, ranking top of its peer group in 2015.
– 2007‐2011, Investment Professional on the Global Equities Fund at Pictet Asset Management in London.
Jeremy is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a postgraduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investments from Securities Institute of Australia together with the U.K. IMC (Investment Management Certificate). Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Business (Economics & Finance) from RMIT University.
Qiao Ma
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Qiao Ma
Partner & Portfolio Manager
Qiao Ma joined Munro Partners in February 2023 and is the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Munro Global Growth Small & Mid Cap Fund. She is responsible for championing stock ideas and managing these positions within each of the Munro’s strategies – absolute return, long only and climate.
Prior to joining Munro, Qiao was a portfolio manager at the Melbourne-based Cooper Investors and has spent nearly a decade with well-known hedge funds in New York City, including Coatue Management and Jericho Capital.
Key career highlights include:
- Over 15 years of financial services experience.
- 2018-2023, Portfolio Manager, Cooper Investors, Melbourne
- 2017-2018, Sector Head – Internet and Technology, Cooper Investors, Melbourne
- 2015-2016, Head of Asia Pacific, Jericho Capital, New York
- 2010-2014, Analyst, Coatue Management, New York
Qiao holds a dual degree of Bachelor of Science, Commerce (B.Sc) and Economics from the University of Virginia and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School.
Mike Harut
Partner & Responsible Investment Manager
Mike Harut
Partner & Responsible Investment Manager
Mike is Munro Partners’ Responsible Investment Manager, leading the development and integration of responsible investment and ESG practices into investment decision-making.
Mike has more than 10 years of experience in responsible investment and ESG. He previously worked at the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, representing 34 Australian and international asset owners with over A$1 trillion in funds under management. There he led engagement on a range of ESG issues with ASX listed companies, as well as providing voting advice and undertaking research. Before ACSI, Mike was a Senior ESG Analyst at the Future Fund, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, which manages over A$200b.
Mike is also a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, co-lecturing a new subject called Sustainable Investment for finance master’s students.
Mike has degrees with Honours in Commerce and Law from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Huw Flanagan
Partner & Dealer
Huw Flanagan
Partner & Dealer
Huw Flanagan joined Munro Partners in May 2021.
As a dealer, Huw is responsible for working with all members of the investment team to ensure position sizes in the portfolio are consistent with the Portfolio Managers’ views. Huw has most recently worked as an Investment Analyst at UniSuper where he was responsible for the implementation of asset allocation decisions, in addition to trading for several of UniSuper’s internally managed equity portfolios.
Huw is a CFA Charter holder, and holds a Masters of Management (Finance) from the University of Melbourne.
Bianca Mercury
Partner & Research Coordinator
Bianca Mercury
Partner & Research Coordinator
Bianca joined Munro in May 2018 as Executive Assistant and Office Manager, and was promoted to Partner in 2021 and again in 2023 to Research Coordinator.
Prior to joining Munro, Bianca spent 4 years from 2009 to 2013 with Marks Henderson, a Melbourne based property management company. From 2013 to 2018, Bianca took a break from corporate life to focus on her two young children. During this time, she helped to build the award-winning Birdhouse Event Entertainment and Mercury DJ Hire businesses.
Daniel Condon
Investment Analyst
Daniel Condon
Investment Analyst
Daniel Condon joined Munro Partners in February 2021.
Working as Investment Analyst, Daniel is responsible for assisting and supporting our portfolio managers in all aspects of the research process, monitoring existing positions and preparing and updating earnings models for investments.
Daniel received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) from the University of Melbourne, which he completed whilst on a Commerce Achievement Scholarship. Daniel is concurrently undertaking study to achieve his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) accreditation.
Jean Huang
Investment Analyst
Jean Huang
Investment Analyst
Working as Investment Analyst, Jean is responsible for assisting and supporting our portfolio managers in all aspects of the research process, monitoring existing positions and preparing and updating earnings models for investments. Jean joins Munro Partners after previous roles at Shayher Group.
Jean is a Certified Practising Accountant, CPA and holds a Master of Finance and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Melbourne.
Ben Chamberlain
Investment Analyst
Ben Chamberlain
Investment Analyst
Working as Investment Analyst, Ben is responsible for assisting and supporting our portfolio managers in all aspects of the research process, monitoring existing positions and preparing and updating earnings models for investments. Ben previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Argonaut in Perth, with a primary focus in the natural resources sector.
Ben received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Mathematics) as well as completing an Honours year at the University of Western Australia. Ben is a competitive athlete, having competed on both the national and international stages as a distance runner.
Nicky Sun
Investment Analyst
Nicky Sun
Investment Analyst
Working as an Investment Analyst, Nicky is responsible for assisting and supporting our portfolio managers in all aspects of the research process, monitoring existing positions and preparing and updating earnings models for investments.
Prior to joining Munro, she gained over three years of experience as an Investment Analyst at Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) where her responsibilities included researching Australian equities, leading ESG efforts, and dealing.
Nicky received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) from the University of Melbourne. She is concurrently undertaking study as a CFA Level III Candidate.
Our Partners - Operations and business support
Ronald Calvert
Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Ronald Calvert
Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Ronald is a founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer at Munro Partners.
Ronald began employment with Munro Partners on 1 March 2016. He has over 18 years of financial services experience, the past 7 years with Munro and prior to that with his roles as Operations Manager at Eye Management Pty Ltd from 2007 and 2011 and in external audit at Ernst & Young from 1999 – 2007. From 2011 – 2016 Ronald was a Commercial Manager at Iluka Resources.
– Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, since 2002.
– Over 23 years’ experience working in, external audit, funds management and resources industries.
– Responsible for day-to-day operations, risk management and supervision of the fund and management company, and all third party service providers.
Ronald holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne and is a member of the CAANZ.
Akilan Karuna
Partner & Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships
Akilan Karuna
Partner & Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships
Akilan is a Partner and the Head of Institutional and Strategic Partnerships at Munro Partners.
Akilan is responsible for growing Munro Partners’ asset base and providing exceptional client service to their partners in North America. He is Munro’s first international appointment and is based in Toronto.
Prior to Munro, Akilan worked at CI Global Asset Management and oversaw the Institutional Marketing and Business Development support team. He worked directly with the Head of Institutional to build, drive, and execute on the overall sales and marketing strategy. Prior to joining CI, he held a variety of Product roles at global asset manager Invesco.
Akilan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and completed a Master of Finance from Queens University. Akilan also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Accounting) from Ryerson University.
Sam Shields
Partner & Head of Operations and Risk
Sam Shields
Partner & Head of Operations and Risk
Sam Shields joined Munro Partners in July 2018 as Operations Manager and was promoted on 1 July 2020 to Operations and Risk Manager, and again in 2023 to Head of Operations and Risk.
Sam is focused primarily on trading, dealing, settlements and new Fund projects, in addition to supporting the Chief Executive Officer with day-to-day operations, risk management and supervision of the fund and management company. Sam’s industry experience includes financial operations and analysis and Citigroup Global Markets and Zenith investment Partners, and commercial analysis and management in the mining sector with Iluka Resources and Mineral Deposits Limited.
Sam holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.
Lechelle Hooper
Partner & Compliance Manager
Lechelle Hooper
Partner & Compliance Manager
Lechelle is Munro Partners’ Compliance Manager.
Lechelle has over 10 years’ experience in funds management including across risk and compliance, investment governance, product and communications. As Compliance Manager at Munro Partners, Lechelle manages the company’s compliance and risk framework in accordance with Australian and Canadian law and regulation. Prior to joining Munro Partners, Lechelle worked at Ironbark Asset Management as the Investment Governance Manager and prior to that as the Product and Communications Manager.
– 16 years financial services experience.
– 10 years fund management experience.
Lechelle has a Bachelor of Business (International Business & Marketing) from Edith Cowan University and holds a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning from FINSIA.
Joanna Tan
Partner & Financial Controller
Joanna Tan
Partner & Financial Controller
Joanna Tan joined Munro Partners in December 2018 as the Fund Operations Analyst, was promoted to Fund Operations Manager on 1 July, 2020 and again in June 2021 to Partner and Financial Controller.
Joanna has 5 years of experience in private equity. Her career began at Schulze Global Investments Ltd (“SGI”) based in Singapore. SGI is an American private equity that focuses on investment activities in emerging and frontier markets. During her tenure, Joanna managed both equity and debt funds with a total capital commitment of USD100 million across Asia and Africa. Joanna was then assigned to take over the role of headquarter accountant. Joanna worked alongside with the CFO and her main responsibilities were to manage 15 holding companies’ books, cash budgeting, monthly cash reporting and consolidation and US tax reporting.
Joanna was also a Fund Accountant in Apex Fund Services (Australia), responsible to perform administration services to an Australian based private equity manager with a total capital commitment of USD950 million.
Joanna is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), holds a Master of Professional Accounting from Monash University and a Bachelor of Media from Murdoch University.
Kabi Thaya
Partner & Institutional Strategist - North America
Kabi Thaya
Partner & Institutional Strategist - North America
Kabi joined Munro Partners in April 2021 and is currently our Institutional Strategist based out of Toronto, Canada.
Kabi’s primary mandate as a client facing professional includes serving as a conduit between our Investment Team and various channels representing the Canadian asset base, while also supporting the growth of our assets under management.
Combining a thorough understanding of our investment philosophy and process with regular interactions with our investment team, Kabi provides investors and prospective investors with insights on our portfolio management decision-making, ranging from risk management, stock selection and general market sentiment in order to enhance our client servicing presence in Canada.
Previous to Munro, Kabi worked at BMO’s Private Investment Counsel in Toronto, a discretionary investment management firm.
Kabi is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto.
Taylor Bree-Casey
Partner & Communications Manager
Taylor Bree-Casey
Partner & Communications Manager
Taylor Bree joined Munro Partners in November 2020 as Communications Coordinator and was promoted to Communications Manager in November 2021.
As Communications Manager, Taylor is responsible for supporting the Chief Operations Officer with all aspects of marketing, communications and investor relations. Prior to joining Munro, Taylor worked in Public Relations consulting specialising in crisis & issues management, reputation management and corporate communications.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University.
Stephen Fletcher
Client Portfolio Manager
Stephen Fletcher
Client Portfolio Manager
Stephen joined Munro Partners in October 2024 working in Client Portfolio Management within Munro’s Australian business. He is responsible for developing and implementing Munro’s distribution strategy and co-ordinating distribution activities collaboratively with GSFM Funds Management (Munro Partners distribution partner).
Stephen has more than 24 years Retail / Wholesale funds management distribution experience covering investment manager research, investment consulting, private wealth and independent financial adviser / broker intermediary channels. Stephen commenced his funds management career at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers in business development and most recently was Head of Retail Distribution at GSFM Funds Management (formerly Grant Samuel Funds Management) where he worked for 16 years.
Stephen holds a Graduate Diploma in Commerce.
Nick Holland
Institutional Sales Associate
Nick Holland
Institutional Sales Associate
Nick Holland joined Munro Partners in August 2023 as Institutional Sales Associate.
Nick is responsible for supporting the growth of Munro’s assets under management by providing fund insights and analytics to valued clients. He is the third appointment in North America.
Prior to Munro, Nick worked at Cannect Mortgage Investment Corporation, where he provided investment product information to retail investors.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.
Annmarie Nocera
Digital Coordinator
Annmarie Nocera
Digital Coordinator
Annmarie Nocera joined Munro Parters in October 2023 as a Digital Coordinator.
Annmarie is responsible for supporting the Communications Manager with all aspects of communications and marketing. Annmarie offers a fresh perspective when creating multimedia content and plays a pivotal role in the digital sphere of the business.
Annmarie holds a Bachelor of Communication Design and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Monash University.
Elena Huggins
Compliance Officer
Elena Huggins
Compliance Officer
Elena Huggins joined Munro Partners in October 2024 as a Compliance Officer.
In her role, she is responsible for supporting the Compliance Manager in all areas concerning the company’s compliance and risk frameworks in accordance with Australian and Canadian law and regulation.
Prior to joining Munro, she studied at the University of Melbourne to complete a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Finance).
Jason Ewe
Senior Operations Analyst
Jason Ewe
Senior Operations Analyst
Jason Ewe joined Munro Partners in March 2021 as Fund Operations Analyst.
Jason is responsible for assisting the Operations & Risk Manager with unit pricing reconciliations and maintenance of Munro’s Portfolio Management System. Prior to joining Munro Partners, Jason worked at Apex Fund Services (Australia), providing accounting and registry services to Australian Fund Managers.
Jason holds a Master of Finance and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from The University of Melbourne.
Stella Ni
Operations Analyst
Stella Ni
Operations Analyst
Stella Ni joined Munro Partners in September 2021 as Fund Operations Analyst.
After graduated from Master of Business (banking and finance) of Monash University, Stella worked as a fund accountant at Alternative Investment Team of State Street, providing accounting and financial reporting services for hedge funds of State Street’s US clients. Stella is currently responsible for assisting the Operations & Risk Manager with unit pricing reconciliations and maintenance of Munro’s Portfolio Management System.
Josh Watts
Operations Analyst
Josh Watts
Operations Analyst
Josh Watts joined Munro Partners in June 2022 as a Fund Operations Analyst.
Josh is responsible for assisting the Operations and Risk Manager with unit pricing reconciliations and maintenance of Munro’s Portfolio System. Prior to joining Munro Partners, Josh worked at IFM Investors within the Corporate Finance team, and spent time with the Brisbane Lions AFL team.
Josh graduated Cum Laude from the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Economics.
Hudson Garoni
Operations Analyst
Hudson Garoni
Operations Analyst
Hudson is responsible for assisting the Operations and Risk Manager with unit pricing reconciliations and maintenance of Munro’s Portfolio System.
Prior to joining the team, Hudson has just recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree (end of 2022), worked at Morris Finance in his gap year as a credit officer and is currently playing football at the Werribee Football Club in the VFL (since 2019).
Jessica Rule
Human Resources Manager
Jessica Rule
Human Resources Manager
Jessica is Munro Partners’ Human Resources Manager.
Jessica has over 14 years experience in recruitment and human resources with 10 years in financial services gained in Perth, London, Sydney and Melbourne.
As HR Manager at Munro Partners, Jessica manages the company’s people & culture function to ensure Munro meets employer legislation requirements, is providing a great place for our people to work whilst imbedding frameworks to drive a high performance culture.
Prior to joining Munro Partners, Jessica worked as the Head of People & Culture at Scottish Pacific Business Finance.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources Management) from Edith Cowan University.