Jonathan brings over two decades of global investment banking and private markets experience. Before co-founding BFA Global Investors, he led Private Investments at the Victor Smorgon Group. His earlier roles include Executive Director at Goldman Sachs in Australia and Hong Kong, and positions at Credit Suisse in Sydney and New York. Fluent in Mandarin, Jonathan has worked extensively across Asia.

Gavin has over 20 years of experience in senior capital markets and investment banking roles, including Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets Asia-Pacific at RBC Capital Markets. He is also an experienced venture and growth investor. Gavin holds a degree from the University of Oxford.

A chartered accountant with 17 years of Corporate Finance experience, John oversees BFA’s operations and financial strategy. Before joining BFA, John served as an Investment Analyst at the Victor Smorgon Group. His earlier career included roles as Ernst & Young in London and other advisory firms, where he developed specialised expertise in transaction modeling, strategic planning, and M&A advisory.

Previously Head of Investments at Allocate, Matt brings deep expertise across private markets. He was Director, Private Equity at MetLife Investment Management, overseeing the firm’s domestic alternatives portfolio, and earlier held various roles at Hamilton Lane Advisors. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DeSales University and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charter holder.

Nick brings over 17 years of experience in financial markets, with a strong track record across both listed and private investment strategies. Prior to joining BFA he served as Head of Distribution at an ASX-listed equities manager and held senior distribution roles within leading Australian investment firms. Nick is a seasoned private markets capital raiser, with deep expertise in engaging wholesale and institutional clients across a range of asset classes.

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Max supports BFA clients in building high-conviction portfolios. As a Director at Nightingale Family Office, he brings 9 years of investing experience across private and digital assets, combining a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach with institutional discipline. Before BFA, Max was a commercial adviser and shareholder in early-stage ventures including Safewill and Liven.

Adam has over 15 years of experience in financial markets. He previously served as a Wealth Advisor at Ord Minnett and held roles at Goldman Sachs JBWere, UBS, and CME Group in New York. Adam specializes in asset allocation across financial markets.

Rosie leads BFA’s marketing and public relations efforts. She has spent the past seven years in marketing and public relations, predominantly at Clime Investment Management and CoreData Group.

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Michelle has over seven years of experience in financial services across Ireland, Latin America and Australia, with a strong focus on business development and client engagement. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, she’s passionate about empowering financial advisors and distributors through tailored support and strategic insights.

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Dania supports portfolio management and investment reporting, providing tailored insights to institutional and high-net-worth investors. Previously served as an Investor Relations Associate at Divgro, where she focused on client engagement and communications.

Jam supports BFA’s investment operations. She has over eight years of experience in financial services, including fund administration at Bolder Group. Jam specializes in KYC/AML, fund administration, and investment management

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Angel provides executive support across BFA’s operations. She has experience in client support and operations across the tech, property, and finance industries. Angel majored in Accounting from the University of Cebu.

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Bill Best is Chairman of the Board and serves on the Investment Committee at BFA Global Investors. He was previously Co-head and co-founder of Macquarie Equity Capital Markets and played a key role in the IPO of Macquarie’s listed property trusts in the mid-1990s.

Peter Barrett is a co-founder of Playground Global and advises BFA Global Investors on deep tech due diligence and co-investment opportunities. He is widely respected for his track record as an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, and investor.

Jonathan Wolf is a Director at Centennial Property Group and advises BFA Global Investors with his deep expertise in real estate and institutional investment. He is a high-performing, recognized industry leader in the Australian market, with backing from KKR, Brookfield, and prominent family office and institutional clients across Australia and Asia.

Jerry Weitzman was formerly SVP of Sales, Americas at Databricks, where he helped scale ARR from $15M to $1.5B. He advises high-growth startups and unicorns on building top-tier sales teams and driving revenue growth. Jerry holds a BA from UCLA.