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David Rickards is the founder of Social Enterprise Finance Australia.
Currently, Mr. Rickards is the Independent Chairman at NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co. Ltd. since 2022 and has been with the company since 2018.
Mr. Rickards is also the Independent Director at Naos Ex-50 Opportunities Co. Ltd. since 2022 and has been with the company since 2014.
Formerly, Mr. Rickards was the Independent Chairman at NAOS Emerging Opportunities Co. Ltd. from 2012 to 2022.
Other former roles include Independent Chairman at NAOS Asset Management Ltd., Executive Director at Macquarie Group Ltd., Treasurer & Director at Bush Heritage Australia, Global Co-Head of Research at Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd., and Global Co-Head of Equity Research at Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. Education includes an MBA from The University of Queensland and an undergraduate degree from The University of Sydney.
David Rickards active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NAOS SMALL CAP OPPORTUNITIES COMPANY LIMITED | Chairman | 09/11/2022 |
Former positions of David Rickards
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NAOS EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES COMPANY LIMITED | Chairman | 30/11/2022 |
NAOS Asset Management Ltd.
NAOS Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance NAOS Asset Management focuses on emerging companies beyond the ASX50. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | - |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
Bush Heritage Australia | Director/Board Member | - |
Social Enterprise Finance Australia
Social Enterprise Finance Australia Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financial solutions for Australian communities | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co. Ltd.
NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Co. Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd.
Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Macquarie Group Ltd.
Macquarie Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides asset & wealth management, retail and business banking, capital, commodities & financing services | Finance |
Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd.
Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management, banking and capital marketing services | Finance |
Bush Heritage Australia | |
NAOS Asset Management Ltd.
NAOS Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance NAOS Asset Management focuses on emerging companies beyond the ASX50. | Finance |
NAOS Emerging Opportunities Co. Ltd.
NAOS Emerging Opportunities Co. Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Social Enterprise Finance Australia
Social Enterprise Finance Australia Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financial solutions for Australian communities | Finance |
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