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Michael Wachtel
Chairman at
NETWEALTH GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 283 934 $ as of 29/06/2026
Profile
Michael Wachtel is Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Netwealth Group Ltd. since 2025.
Deputy Chairman at Pact Group Holdings Ltd. since 2024.
Independent Non-Executive Director at SEEK Ltd. since 2018.
Non-Executive Director at St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research.
Director at Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd. Director at NETWEALTH SUPERANNUATION SERVICES PTY LTD.
Former Chairman-Asia Pacific & Oceania Region at Ernst & Young from 1984 to 2016.
Former Director at Future Fund Board of Guardians.
Former Non-Executive Director at Australian Centre For The Moving Image.
Educated at the University of Cape Town with undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Also holds a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SEEK LIMITED 0.01% | 17/02/2026 | 20,000 ( 0.01% ) | 186 363 $ | 29/06/2026 |
| 29/06/2025 | 6,850 ( 0% ) | 97 571 $ | 29/06/2026 |
Michael Wachtel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SEEK LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2018 |
| PACT GROUP | Director/Board Member | 20/04/2020 |
| NETWEALTH GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 31/08/2025 |
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research | Director/Board Member | - |
Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Wachtel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
EY Port Jackson Partners
 EY Port Jackson Partners Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate, precinct and project management services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/05/2016 |
Australian Centre For The Moving Image | Director/Board Member | - |
Future Fund Board of Guardians
 Future Fund Board of Guardians Investment ManagersFinance Provides recommendations and investment management services | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Michael Wachtel
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
SEEK Ltd.
 SEEK Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online employment classifieds, education and training services | Technology Services |
University of Cape Town
 University of Cape Town Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
London School of Economics & Political Science
 London School of Economics & Political Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
EY Port Jackson Partners
EY Port Jackson Partners Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate, precinct and project management services | Finance |
Future Fund Board of Guardians
Future Fund Board of Guardians Investment ManagersFinance Provides recommendations and investment management services | Finance |
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research | |
Netwealth Group Ltd.
 Netwealth Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Engages in superannuation fund and wealth administration business | Finance |
Pact Group Holdings Ltd.
 Pact Group Holdings Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Designs, manufactures, and supplies plastic and industrial metal packaging products | Process Industries |
Australian Centre For The Moving Image | |
Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd. |
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