Our Team
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Principal
Massimo Garbuio
Massimo helps leaders take decisive action when it comes to matters of strategy and innovation.
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As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and strategy consultant, Massimo lends an academic eye and scientific lens to matters of strategy and innovation across a breadth of industries throughout the region. From innovation labs to executive leadership in the boardroom, he enables clear thinking and decisive action
Managing Partner
Chris Leeson
Chris connects the forward macro to the detail of the present. Chris' analysis helps investors and leaders in strategy and execution. With over a decade of experience in business, management and strategy Chris has a wealth of expertise and knowledge to draw from. He has advised directors and C-Suite executives in major companies and executed ambitions strategic plans.
An MBA with a range of academic publications along with an equities track record, Chris brings critical company insights to life.
Our Story
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They met as an Academic and Financier in an MBA class. A conversation began, years of research followed, and a better way of investing was found.
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Massimo Garbuio is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Global Executive MBA at the University of Sydney. He has over 20 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and academia having written several books and worked intimately with boards, directors and executives across the globe.
Chris Leeson has lived equities for much of his life. He’s traded equities at global investment bank Macquarie Group, advised executives on strategy, and driven research on competitive advantage. His focus as a Strategist has been disruption and transformation in hyper competitive markets.
Together, and with their team of experienced traders and portfolio managers they have established a unique high conviction fund that should be part of every portfolio.
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The fund provides unique access to research-driven investments focusing on governance, intangible assets, and strong climate and community frameworks. The company, Aspen Pine, offers market participants and firms an opportu governance and performance.