Managing Director, Melbourne

Known for his strong capability, commitment and track record, Richard is a highly respected long-term advisor to business owners and Boards, entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors and high net worth families.

He has over 25 years experience in corporate finance, M&A advisory, financial restructuring and private equity investing. He conducts himself with the highest integrity and transparency, while calmly maintaining a very clear focus on the most critical elements that will achieve his clients goals.

Beyond the list of successful transactions he has amassed during his career, Richard is most proud of the tight-knit team of high performing investment bankers and advisors he has assembled at 333 Capital.

Richard serves as the Chairman of iconic Australian travel and tourism company, Greyhound Australia and SaaS-based international student recruitment marketplace, Adventus.io. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the largest dedicated e-sports and gaming entertainment venue in the Southern Hemisphere, Fortress.

Richard's areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, business divestments, debt and equity raisings, corporate restructuring and recapitalisations, private equity investing and special situations funding, and business direction, strategic and tactical advice.

We are a highly skilled team with a track record built on capability, persistence, integrity and flexibility of thought. 

Significant engagements

  • Sale of efm Logistics to Singapore Post Ltd
  • Sale of Greyhound Resources to Kinetic Holdings
  • Private equity placement to accelerate global growth for kikki.K
  • Sale of workforce solutions firm Beddison Group to Outsourcing
  • Education industry roll-up and sale of Franklyn Scholar to Kaplan
  • Restructure and investment in travel company, Greyhound Australia
  • Kempe Engineering�s sale of African operations to Outotec Oyj
  • Timbercorp Forestry sale to Global Forest Partners LLP
  • Vivir Healthcare sale to Chandler Macleod Ltd
  • Godfrey Hirst�s acquisition of Feltex Carpets
  • Series of strategic acquisitions for Republica Education
  • Gribbles Pathology sale to Healthscope Ltd
  • Sale of fibre optic cable owner IP1 Australia to Telstra Ltd
  • Advisor to US Bondholders on restructure & IPO of zinc miner, Pasminco.

Memberships

  • Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Board Roles

  • Chairman of Greyhound Australia
  • Chairman of Adventus.io
  • Non-executive Director of Fortress E-sports.

Expertise
Mergers and acquisitions and divestitures
Debt and equity raisings
Corporate restructuring and recapitalisations
Private equity investing and special situations funding
Business direction, strategic and tactical advice.

Education and accreditation
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Chartered Accountant.

In the community
Independent Representative, Vision 2020 Global Consortium
Chairman of Greyhound Australia
Non-executive Director of kikki.K.

Expertise
Mergers and acquisitions and divestitures
Debt and equity raisings
Corporate restructuring and recapitalisations
Private equity investing and special situations funding
Business direction, strategic and tactical advice.

Education and accreditation
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Chartered Accountant.

In the community
Independent Representative, Vision 2020 Global Consortium
Chairman of Greyhound Australia
Non-executive Director of kikki.K.