Tom Covino

ESG Investment Analyst

Tom joined DNR Capital in 2022 after a career transition. Tom joined the investment team as an ESG Investment Analyst, supporting Natasha in the delivery of DNR Capital’s ESG strategy. In addition to ESG research, Tom is responsible for the investment quant and data analytics. Before joining DNR Capital, Tom managed and traded his own personal portfolio for over 6 years, where he developed his passion for financial markets.

Tom has a Bachelor and Master’s of Music.

Mark Hancock

Consultant & Investment Committee Member

Mark has over 34 years’ experience in the securities and funds management industry. As Managing Director of Precept Investment Actuaries Pty Ltd, he sits on the DNR Capital investment committee, with specific expertise in banking, insurance and financial services sectors. His previous experience includes eight years as principal consultant with Loftus Capital Partners Limited and five years with NRMA as an investment manager.

Mark is a qualified actuary and has been a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia since 1987. He has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Actuarial Studies. Mark is a guest lecturer in Applied Finance at Macquarie University.

Tim Bingham

Analyst

Tim joined DNR Capital in 2018. He is an analyst with primary coverage of the property, platforms and energy sectors, and secondary coverage of the diversified financials sector. 

Tim started his career in corporate finance with G. James Australia, before moving in to funds management and investment analysis roles, providing both qualitative and quantitative research. Prior to joining DNR Capital, Tim worked as an analyst for PHAROS Financial Group. 

Tim has a Master of Applied Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland. Tim is a CFA Charterholder.

Scott Kelly

Portfolio Manager

Scott joined DNR Capital in August 2015 and is Portfolio Manager for the DNR Capital Australian Equities Income Portfolio and Fund. He is also responsible for the investment research of the telecommunications, media, infrastructure and utilities, and industrials sectors.

Scott has over 21 years of investment experience, with previously held positions in equity research at Morgan Stanley and UBS in Sydney and at Macquarie Bank in Hong Kong. He was a highly ranked analyst across the more technical sectors of transport, infrastructure and utilities and head of Industrials research at Morgan Stanley. He commenced his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (formerly PriceWaterhouse), in audit.

Scott has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Queensland and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, a CFA charter holder and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Scott Bender

Portfolio Manager

Scott has over 25 years experience in the funds management industry and is Portfolio Manager for the Australian Equities High Conviction Portfolio and Fund and the Socially Responsible Portfolio. Scott is also responsible for investment research of the resources, healthcare, gaming, developers and industrials sectors.

Prior to joining DNR Capital in 2002, Scott worked as an analyst with Deutsche Bank in the UK. Scott has also held roles in Australia as an analyst and trading representative for institutions including JP Morgan and Macquarie. Scott has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Queensland, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, and is a CFA charter holder.

Sam Twidale

Portfolio Manager

Sam joined DNR Capital in September 2017 and is Portfolio Manager for the DNR Capital Australian Emerging Companies Fund.

Sam has over 18 years of investment experience, having previously worked as a European portfolio manager at Schroders in London for over seven years. Prior to this he worked at Citigroup in London as an equity research analyst covering the resources sector. He commenced his career in the advisory division of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Brisbane.

Sam has a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the Queensland University of Technology, and is a CFA charter holder.

Natasha McKean

ESG Investment Analyst

Natasha joined DNR Capital in 2021. She is a dedicated ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Investment Analyst across all of the DNR Capital Australian equity investment strategies, working directly with Portfolio Managers and Analysts throughout the investment process.

Natasha has over 19 years of investment experience, with previously held positions at Maple-Brown Abbott and JPMorgan, including roles in ESG, Equity Strategy, Portfolio Management and M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions).

Natasha has a Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland and is a CFA charter holder.

Mark Sedawie

Portfolio Manager

Mark is Portfolio Manager for the Australian Equities Emerging Companies Fund, bringing over 15 years’ experience in the financial markets.

Mark joined DNR Capital in 2008. Prior to joining DNR Capital, Mark was a senior consultant with the advisory division of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Brisbane.
Mark has a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Finance (majoring in Accounting) from Bond University and is a CFA charter holder.

Lachlan Mayne

Associate Analyst

Lachlan joined DNR Capital in 2017, on a part-time basis. Upon completion of his studies, Lachlan became full-time in 2019. He is responsible for the development and maintenance of quantitative models. His role also involves performance attribution analysis, data analytics and modelling. Lachlan is also responsible for emerging companies dealing.

Lachlan has a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Economics from the University of Queensland.

Jamie Nicol

Director & Chief Investment Officer

Jamie has over 28 years’ experience in the funds management industry and is one of the founding partners of DNR Capital. He is the Chief Investment Officer and has responsibility for portfolio management and investment strategy, financials (ex-property), building materials, Fund Managers and industrials sectors.

Prior to establishing DNR Capital, Jamie held senior roles in company research and analysis for two major stockbroking firms, as well as for Westpac, Mergers and Acquisitions (Australia and South Pacific). He commenced his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (formerly Coopers & Lybrand), in the areas of audit and tax.

Jamie has a Bachelor of Business – Accounting (Distinction), a Bachelor of Economics and is a former Fellow of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Ben Clayton

Dealer

Ben has over 22 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Ben is responsible for dealing at DNR Capital.

Prior to joining DNR Capital, Ben worked as an analyst in the UK with leading stockbroking and investment management firm, Charles Stanley. He began his career at Ord Minnett, where he worked as a research analyst.

Ben has a Bachelor of Economics.

Chris Tynan

Investment Analyst

Chris joined DNR Capital in October 2018 and is responsible for investment research of the consumer, retail and technology sectors, with over 12 years’ experience in the funds management industry.

Prior to joining DNR Capital, Chris worked for Arnhem Investment Management where he covered the consumer, information technology, gaming and emerging company sectors, following earlier roles as a data/quantitative analyst and dealer. Chris commenced his career in the information technology industry, holding various roles as a software engineer and systems analyst with Colonial First State and Capgemini.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from The University of Queensland, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance & Investments from FINSIA, and has passed the Level 1 CFA examination.