Meet our team

Over the first 25 years of her career, Amanda has led businesses in Funds Management, Private Banking and Financial Markets. At River Capital, Amanda is central to our work with investors and advisors, deal development and our Investment Committee. Amanda holds an MBA, BA, Graduate Diplomas in Applied Finance, a Diploma in Financial Advice and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Barry’s investment philosophy is based on curiosity, humility, and being open to new opportunities. He has a great appreciation for the way in which River Capital has evolved and appreciates that our relationship with our investors is one of the one of cornerstones of our success. Barry is the current President of the Collingwood Football Club and Chairs their Finance Committee. Barry’s passion is investing in great people and businesses globally.

Greg is a member of the River Capital Investment Committee with 25+ years in infrastructure advisory and investing. He worked at Macquarie Bank for 14 years, advising on Transurban’s 1996 equity raising and the Connect East IPO, domestic airport capital raisings and international toll road acquisitions. Greg was also Head of Research at CP2, an Australian infrastructure funds manager. Since 2011, he has provided advice on capital raisings in other infra like and essential services sectors.

Jim previously led Macquarie's advisory business and the Macquarie Capital Funds Group. In 2003, he became CEO of Macquarie’s European business and Head of Macquarie Capital in Europe. In 2009, he moved to Melbourne as Chairman of Macquarie Capital Advisers Australia. Jim is a Guardian Director of Future Fund, and has served as a director and chairman for various public and private companies, including Australian Super.

Josh leads River Capital Strategic Investments. Current directorships include The Cheesecake Shop and Cannatrek. Prior to joining River Capital, Josh was a consultant at Bain & Company, a global management consultancy, with a focus on Retail and Private Equity. Josh holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.

Kate is a member of the River Capital Investment Committee. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and is pursuing PhD-level studies in Industrial Organisation. With over 20 years of experience, Kate has specialised in Australian equities, managing the Fidelity Australian Opportunities portfolio from 2012 to 2022. She is recognised as one of the top female fund managers globally, with multiple industry awards.

Philippa is a member of the River Capital Board with over 25 years of experience in listed investments, managed funds, financial services, and property. She has expertise in corporate transactions, capital raisings, IPOs, and asset management. Philippa is an Independent Director and Chair of the Investment Committee at AustralianSuper, and a Non-executive Director at oOhmedia! and Hub Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment, and an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University.

Suzi's passion is connecting business, community, and philanthropy. She is a Non-Executive Director of Amplify; a community working to deliver change and build a better Australia. Suzi is a Director of The Dor Foundation; a national initiative dedicated to combating antisemitism in Australia. She is the immediate past Chairman of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and remains as Global Ambassador of MCRI and senior adviser to The Milken Institute.

Tim is a member of the River Capital Investment Committee. He began his career at Price Waterhouse in 1990, later joining Hastings Funds Management in 1995, where he helped grow the firm into a global investor in infrastructure. Tim was Managing Director from 2005-2007. Since retiring from Hastings, he has been an investor and non-executive director across various sectors, including infrastructure, transport, property, financial services, and mining.

Tony is Chairman of the River Capital Board with extensive experience across banking, financial services, telecommunications, and transportation. He was previously Managing Director of PSC Insurance Group, Chairman of Pacific Current Group, and Managing Director of Centrepoint Alliance and IOOF Limited. Tony has also held roles at Tasfoods, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Longtable Group Ltd (now Maggie Beer Holdings). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA from Melbourne Business School.

Aga is the Executive Assistant to Barry and Suzi Carp. She is proactive and resourceful, with good judgement and excellent decision-making skills. Aga is a guru at organising travel and oversees all the travel needs for the entire River Capital team. She is a trusted and critical member of the team.

Akshay is the Portfolio Manager of the River Capital’s Listed Equities team. With 15 years at Karara Capital, he managed funds for institutional and retail clients. Akshay holds a Bachelor’s in Business Banking & Finance and Postgraduate studies in Applied Finance, with a strong passion for investing.

Bridget is an Investment Analyst in the Strategic Investments team at River Capital. She previously worked as an Analyst at M&A Partners, where she developed a strong foundation in corporate advisory. Bridget now leverages her expertise to support portfolio companies and evaluate new investment opportunities.

Charles is an Investment Manager in the Strategic Investments team, focusing on new investments and supporting portfolio companies, including current directorships with Aspire2 and Lightning Broadband. Before joining River, he was a Manager at Kearney, specialising in Private Equity and M&A in the USA and Australia.

Christy is an Investment Manager in the Strategic Investments team, focusing on new investments and supporting portfolio companies. Prior to River, she worked at Lazard, Macquarie, and Dolby, gaining experience in M&A, venture investing, and corporate strategy across Australia and the USA.

Courtney is an Investment Associate in the Strategic Investments team. With experience in strategy consulting at Kearney and as Strategy Manager at MECCA Brands, she supports portfolio companies and evaluates new investments. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University.

Edna is the Fund Accountant in River Capital, she has 3 decades of well rounded experience in the fund accounting and operations space from both the fund management and custodian . Prior to joining River, Edna had supervisory and hands on experience with a number of fund management firms and a major custodian firm.

Ezra is an Investor Relations Associate with River Capital, helping to keep investor relationships running smoothly by managing key processes and improving systems. Prior to this, he was a Product Manager at Sleeping Duck.

Previously an Analyst at Cell Care, Gabe transitioned into investment management at River Capital, where he worked within the Listed Equities Funds team before stepping into his current role as an Investment Associate.

Hung works in the River Capital Listed Equities team and has over 25 years’ experience across funds management, trading, and actuarial consulting. He has worked across both the credit and equity markets over his career.

James is the Financial Controller and Company Secretary at River Capital. He previously worked at Salter Brothers and Eye Investment Fund. Before that, James was in New York with RSM and KordaMentha in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Business from Monash University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia.

Josh has 30 years of global investment management experience, holding a Bachelors from Monash University and a Masters in Finance & Accounting from The London School of Economics. He has worked at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Concordia Hedge Fund, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura. Josh joined River in 2009 to establish the Credit Investment business and continues to contribute in various roles. He also works with High Net Worth individuals, Family Offices, boutique investment firms and social enterprises.

Katerina is the Finance Manager for the River Capital Family Office. She looks after the financial and compliance aspects for all the private family entities. Her prior experience was in the financial services industry and as an auditor at Grant Thornton, and she is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Kathy is part of the River Capital Investor Relations team, focusing on investor communications and operations. Before joining River, she held senior sales and management roles at Qantas Airways and Travelscene American Express, bringing extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and commercial operations to her role.

Paul has had a long career with River Capital, spanning nearly 25 years. He currently serves as Executive Director and Head of Property and is involved in the River Capital Family Office. With over 40 years in financial services, Paul is also an Advisory Board member for Prime Financial Group and a B2B pharmacy supply chain business. Previously, he was CEO of Lowell Capital Limited and holds a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and is a Chartered Accountant.

Richard is involved in the Family Office and Property areas within River Capital. Richard is also a Director of Modara Pines Charitable Foundation which supports charitable organisations that are focused on similar objectives including healthcare, medical research and supporting disadvantaged members of the community.

Rupert works in the River Capital Listed Equities team as an Investment Analyst covering REITs/building materials/retail/infrastructure companies. He previously worked at Judo Bank while finishing his Postgraduate Degree in Finance at Monash University.

Sue is part of the River Capital Family Office team, supporting finance and administration for private family entities for the past 7 years. Previously, she managed a similar role for a London solicitor’s firm and served as Accounts Manager at a Graphics Design & Printing company in Hampshire, UK.