Andrew is the Founder of Quilla and a pioneer of the managed accounts industry in Australia.
A highly accomplished senior investment strategist with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years in the funds management industry, he has worked in London, Singapore, and Australia, holding senior positions with some of the most respected fund managers worldwide, such as MLC Investment Management, INVESCO, and Deutsche Asset Management.
Andrew is highly regarded for his expertise in asset allocation and investment risk management. His unique approach has been sought after by leading corporations, not-for-profits, family offices, financial advisers, and high net worth individuals.
During his tenure at Deutsche Asset Management in London, Andrew made significant contributions to the company’s portfolio management and risk management systems by implementing BARRA, a highly sophisticated institutional program. Additionally, he gained extensive experience in quantitative analysis, including style and factor analysis, which further augmented his analytical and strategic expertise.
Andrew’s career highlights also include his role in helping establish the Private Investment Consulting service (PIC) at MLC Investment Management. The service worked closely with advice practices, enabling them to expand their service offering to better serve their HNW and UHNW clients. Through this experience, Andrew gained first-hand knowledge in assisting advisory firms in growing their revenue and profitability.
Andrew leads our global macro economic and our asset allocation programs, including our market-leading institutional asset allocation framework, which contribute to helping guide our investment strategy, market outlook and investment decisions, and portfolio positioning.
He has a keen interest in financial technology and has developed sophisticated technology for financial advisers and their clients. His technology has been utilised by a leading Singaporean bank, and he has gained considerable experience in the Singaporean private wealth sector.
He is passionate about ensuring that the Quilla team delivers superior investment and commercial outcomes for their clients. He prioritises developing strong relationships with his clients, working collaboratively, and communicating regularly.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, where he was awarded the prize in Exotic Options. He is RG 146 Qualified, demonstrating his commitment to continued professional development and upholding industry standards.