With over forty years of experience and success in a broad range of industries including offshore oil and gas, engineering, manufacturing, business management, rail and agriculture. Steve has developed core traits of a strong & honest work ethic, business resilience, the ability to question innovation, business risk/continuity and always seeking to improve the enterprise.

Core Skills:
- Process and manufacturing knowledge within supply and value chains.
- Continuous improvement through a systems approach to ensure enterprise success.
- Farming and primary production experience.
- Enquiring mind - Innovative, robust research and development & implementation.
- Ability to project manage multiple and complex projects.
- Strong business ethics and Corporate Governance values.
- Developed and Access to a vast network of industry and government contacts.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Transitioning companies into automated and digital enterprise.

- 20+ years of experience in financial services, international capital markets, risk management, fund administration, capital raising, investor relations and financial modelling
- Managing Partner at BlackMountain Group and BlackMountain Capital focused on management consulting, advisory and C-Suite incubation
- Former COO/CFO of Care A2 Plus - Australian FMCG company focused on personalised nutrition
- Former CEO at JBM and JBA - specialist broking, funds management and financial services

I am a seasoned financial markets and management professional with an extensive career spanning over two decades in the finance sector. My dedication to excellence extends beyond my professional pursuits and into competitive tennis.

I am a graduate of Monash University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, majoring in Banking and Finance. I am currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Technology of Sydney, with a targeted completion date within the next two years.

My journey commenced in 1999 at Ord Minnett Jardine Fleming, where I steadily progressed and ultimately assumed pivotal roles. By 2010, I was entrusted with the responsibilities of Head of Futures (Australia) and Head of Marketing (APAC), leading initiatives to modernise the trading desk and introduce impactful digital marketing
strategies. Thistransformative effort contributed to a noteworthy doubling of monthly revenue within the first year.

In 2010, I orchestrated the transition of our sales trading operations to Bell Potter Securities, where I successfully managed the private client and professional services desk. Over a remarkable five-year period, revenue surged by over 20-fold. In 2016, I embarked on a new venture as CEO, co-establishing an independent broking house named JBM in partnership with an investor client.

My journey continued in 2019 when I endeavored in the private equity space with investment and C-Suite incubation into several start-ups including Care A2 as COO and CFO, and later on Wandarra as Director and CFO. From May 2020, myself and my partner established our own family investment vehicle, BlackMountain Group which is headquartered in Sydney and Istanbul. As of June 2022, myself and my 2 general partners, commenced BlackMountain Capital headquartered in Singapore with a Sydney representative office, focusing on international capital markets and cross-border commodities trade. I am currently a Board member of Family Officer Insider (APAC) which centers around family office engagement and investment due diligence.

The experience gained from building two startups from the ground up has fortified my business acumen, positioning me for the next phase of my career in the world of finance. With an academic foundation, extensive financial markets expertise, and a robust professional network, I am steadfast in my commitment to uphold best practices in corporate governance while spearheading business development, relationships and growth.

Over a decade of experience in finance and investments. His career includes significant roles in corporate banking at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), where he managed portfolios ranging from $100 million to $500 million. Maxwell also served as the Head of Australia for an international commodities investment group based in London, which has received multiple awards. He is the Chairman and Founder of Family Office Insider, a global community comprising renowned family businesses, pioneering entrepreneurs, celebrities, and athletes. A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Maxwell has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, The Australian Business Review, and The Courier Mail.