Robert White

Director, Chief Executive Officer & Head of Distribution

Robert has significant experience spanning more than 25 years in the financial services industry, and in particular funds management, gained through working in the UK, Europe and Australia. He joined DNR Capital in March 2014 and is responsible for driving strategy and business management.

Previously, Robert was Executive Director and Head of Advice at JBWere Private Wealth Management. Prior to that he was Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of fund manager HFA Asset Management.

Robert also spent time at Wilson HTM as National Operations Manager and spent seven years in Europe and the UK at The OM London Exchange and Natwest Markets in trading, business and market place development. 

Robert has a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology.

Natasha McKean

ESG Senior 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 20 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

Analyst

Lachlan joined DNR Capital in 2017. He is responsible for supporting the Portfolio Managers in the transport, infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications and packaging sectors. Lachlan is also responsible for backup dealing.

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

Justine Hickey

Chair, Non-Executive Director and Investment Committee Member

Justine has been involved with DNR Capital since 2005 and has been a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board since 2013. She sits on the Audit, Risk & Compliance, Investment and Socially Responsible Investment Committees.

Formerly a senior executive in funds management, Justine has over 30 years experience in the investment industry. She is a professional non-executive director and currently sits on the board of Equip Super and QIC. Former directorships include Hastings Infrastructure, GPT Metropolitan Office Fund Ltd and Australian Ethical Investment Ltd. Justine takes an active interest in the not-for-profit sector and is Chair of RSPCA QLD.

She has a BCom (UQ) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of FinSIA, a Trustee Fellow of ASFA and an Associate of CFA Institute.

Jamie Nicol

Director & Chief Investment Officer

Jamie has over 30 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 26 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.