Our Leaders
Meet the leadership team who make the decisions at Ord Minnett
Leading the way
Ord Minnett’s leaders bring centuries of financial experience to the table. Ord Minnett is a company of more than 600 employees and is thoughtfully guided by a team of industry veterans. Ords’ leadership team has a proven record of success for our clients, helping them build wealth for generations.
Board Members
The Hon. Warwick Smith AO
Hon. Warwick Smith AO has been the Chairman at Ord Minnett since March 2020.
Mr Smith has more than 20 years’ experience in banking and financial services, in addition to a parliamentary career spanning 15 years where he was an Australian Federal Government Minister.
Warwick holds the position of Chairman Advisory Board - Australian Capital Equity, holders of interests in Seven Group Holdings of which he is a Board Director, Seven West Media, Boral, Coates Hire, Beach Energy, WesTrac and Caterpillar industrial services and equipment in Western Australia and New South Wales. He is the Director and Commonwealth Nominee of Marinus Link Pty Ltd and is the Lead Independent Director of Jemena Pipeline and Energy. With the Business Council of Australia, Warwick is the Chairman of the Global Engagement Committee.
Mr Smith was formerly an Executive Director with the Macquarie Bank Group as well as Chairman New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory and former Senior Managing Director for the ANZ Banking Group Limited, which included Chairman of ANZ Bank China and Chairman of ANZ Bank Thailand. He has previously been Chairman of E*TRADE Limited, Board Director of Estia Health Ltd and Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission. He is the immediate past Chairman of the National Museum of Australia, the Australia–China Council and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
He was Australia’s first Telecommunications Ombudsman, received a Centenary Medal and twice been awarded an Order of Australia.
The Hon. Warwick Smith AO
Karl Morris AO
Karl Morris is the Chief Executive and Managing Director of Ord Minnett and has been with the business for more than 30 years.
Karl was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) on Australia Day 2019, for distinguished service to the financial and stockbroking sectors, and to the community through a range of organisations. In 2022, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of the Griffith University for his distinguished service to the financial industry, and for service to the wider community through a range of organisations, including leadership and support of Griffith University.
Karl is Chairman of the Brisbane Broncos Ltd, Chair of Bravehearts Foundation Fund, Patron of the Mary MacKillop Fund, and National Vice Patron of Bravehearts. He is a Master Member (and former Chair 2012-2018) of the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association of Australia, former Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) Council of Governors in Queensland, former Chairman of QSuper (2013-2019) and was a Board Member of the Australian Catholic University. He also sits on the Investment Committees of the Catholic Archdioceses of Brisbane and Sydney.
Karl is a Commerce graduate of Griffith University and holds diplomas from the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association of Australia, FINSIA and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Karl Morris AO
Michael Arthur
Michael was appointed as an Executive Director at Ord Minnett in July 2023 and has been a Private Wealth Adviser at the company for more than 20 years.
Michael is a leading Senior Private Wealth Adviser and is heavily involved in the Group’s charitable efforts, largely through the Ord Minnett Charities Fund.
Previously, Michael has held practice management roles in the Ord Minnett business.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Accounting, Certified Financial Planner certification and an SMSF Specialist Advisor accreditation.
Michael Arthur
John Faros Wilson
John Faros Wilson has been an independent Non-executive Director of Ord Minnett since March 2020.
John’s career in financial services began in the late 1980s with J.P. Morgan Investment Management. Most of his executive career was spent with PIMCO, in roles such as Chief Executive of their Australia business and Head of their U.S. institutional business. Most recently, John was Senior Adviser to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
John holds numerous Non-executive roles including Director of Rugby Australia; Senior Adviser to the investment committee of LGIA Super; Director of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC); and Chairman of the Australian Rugby Foundation.
His previous Non-executive roles include Trustee of LGIA Super; Director of Melbourne Stadiums (the owner and operator of Etihad Stadium, now Marvel Stadium); Director of the University of New England Foundation; and Chairman of NSW Aboriginal Lands Council investment committee.
Previously, John was a lawyer in Melbourne and New York.
John holds a BA and LLB from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Laws from Duke University, North Carolina, and a MA from the University of New England. He is a member of the AICD.
John Faros Wilson
Ross J Blair-Holt
Ross Blair-Holt has been a Non-executive Director of Ord Minnett since August 2019.
Ross brings numerous skills to the board, including strategic and structured decision making at all levels of finance, business processes, risk management and governance.
Since working at General Credits Finance Company and Citibank until 1986, Ross has worked for the Bruce Mathieson Group of private companies and is currently Director and CEO of all Bruce Mathieson Group private companies. Ord Minnett Investments Ltd owns 100 per cent of Ord Minnett Stockbrokers, which was acquired in 2019 by a syndicate that included Bruce Mathieson.
From 2004 to 2014, Ross was Chief Operating Officer of ALH Group, owner of 330 hotels across Australia and a Director. ALH is now owned 100 per cent by Endeavour Group Ltd. Mathieson Group owns 15.08 per cent of Endeavour.
Ross is also a Director of numerous technology development companies, including GreyScan Detection Pty Ltd and Eco Detection Pty Ltd. Ross is also a Director of various private Mathieson Hotels in QLD and Vic, and various land development projects.
Ross has a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University and is a Fellow CPA.
Ross J Blair-Holt
Leadership Team
Ross Baildon
Ross Baildon has been the Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance at Ord Minnett since April 2014.
Ross has more than 30 years’ investment banking experience covering capital markets, equity sales, sales trading & trading. Ross has been instrumental in delivering and executing over 350 successful capital market transactions including pre-IPO, privatisations, IPOs, follow-ons and equity-linked across all Asia Pacific markets. Ross’ previous roles include Managing Director and Head of ECM Syndicate Asia for UBS and Credit Suisse.
Ross is a former board member of the Securities and Derivatives Industry Association (now SIAA), the pre-eminent Financial Services Industry Group and a non-executive director of the Brisbane Boys College Foundation.
Ross Baildon
Philip Chu
Philip Chu joined Ord Minnett in January 2010 as the Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to joining Ord Minnett, Philip was at the Commonwealth Bank where he was the Head of Wholesale Administration for the Colonial First State business and also Head of Operations in the Financial Planning business. Philip has also held senior positions at Citibank and NCR.
Philip is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Ord Minnett and has a focus on improving operating process and procedures. The Equities & Investment, Client Service Operations and IT & Business Applications teams report to Philip. He also manages key relationships with vendors, institutions and regulatory authorities.
Philip holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of New South Wales and a Graduate Diploma of Management from Deakin University.
Philip Chu
Angus Esslemont
Angus Esslemont has been Head of Institutional Equities since joining Ord Minnett in December 2021.
Angus focuses exclusively on servicing Ord Minnett’s institutional clients in the emerging company sector, including its trading and execution capabilities, company research and capital raising activities.
Angus has over 17 years of industry experience. Prior to working at Ords, he held several senior roles, most recently as Head of Emerging Company Equity Sales at Goldman Sachs. Angus is also a passionate rugby union supporter and currently serves on the board of Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club where he leads sponsorship.
Angus holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney.
Angus Esslemont
Frank Hegerty
Frank was appointed the Head of Private Wealth at Ord Minnett in April 2023. He joined Ord Minnett in February 2020 and previously worked as State Manager for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Frank has a proven track record in leading high performing teams. As the Head of Private Wealth, Frank is responsible for the strategic direction and delivery for the wealth advisory business, the advisory network, account compliance and community partnerships. He has over 19 years’ experience in the industry was previously General Manager for Wilsons and has held senior roles in wealth advisory, credit, and banking sectors.
Frank is a dual Olympian and Olympic medallist in Rowing and was recognised as an Australia Day ambassador in 2009. He is also Director of The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisors Association, and not-for-profit Lymphoma Australia.
Frank holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Sydney, MBA from LaTrobe University, Diploma of Financial Planning from Kaplan Professional and a Certificate of Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.
Frank Hegerty
Alastair Hunter
Alastair joined Ord Minnett in January 2023 as Head of Institutional Research.
Alastair has over 30 years’ experience working in the Australian investment markets. Previously, he was the Chief Investment Officer for an investment manager and has worked for over 20 years within the Investment Research team of JBWere/Goldman Sachs, including a decade as Head of Investment Research. Alastair’s equity analyst focus has largely been on the financial sector and he was a top rated Bank analyst.
Alastair holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of Melbourne.
Alastair Hunter
Aleta Keating
Aleta Keating joined Ords as Head of People and Culture in August 2023.
As an accomplished HR leader, Aleta brings a comprehensive skill set that includes business partnering, strategic and operational HR perspectives. With a proven track record in driving organisational success, Aleta is passionate about championing culture through empowering professional advancement and transformative growth. She also specialises in coaching senior executives, teams, and individuals to work more effectively during times of complex change to successfully navigate workplace challenges.
Aleta holds a Master of Science in Psychology of Coaching at Sydney University, in addition to academic degrees in HR and Adult Education.
Aleta Keating
Siobhan Keaton
Siobhan has been the Chief Marketing Officer at Ord Minnett since February 2023.
At Ord Minnett, Siobhan’s primary responsibility is to ensure the brand resonates with our clients. Her team provide clients with effective communications to demonstrate the diverse ways in which Ord Minnett can assist Australians and businesses in growing their wealth, through access to Ord Minnett’s premium advice and quality knowledge.
Siobhan is an award-winning marketer with more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, including five years at Perpetual Limited as Head of Marketing for Perpetual Private and General Manager Brand Strategy and Execution at Insignia Financial (formerly IOOF).
In Australia, Siobhan has also held marketing leadership positions at Shadforth Financial Group, MBF Group, ClearView Retirement Solutions and renowned advertising agency Leo Burnett. In the UK, Siobhan worked with advertising agency DMB&B, working with clients Mercury Asset Management, ING Barings and Credit Suisse.
Siobhan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Art Education) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Advertising.
Siobhan Keaton
Simon Kent-Jones
Simon has been the Head of Private Wealth Research at Ord Minnett since joining the business in October 2006.
He is responsible for investment strategy and portfolio management, working across our adviser network. Simon was previously the Head of Research for Private Wealth at Macquarie Bank, where he worked for more than 13 years.
Simon is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Master of Economics and a Bachelor of Business.
Simon Kent-Jones
Ben Neville
Ben Neville was appointed Chief Financial Officer at Ord Minnett in July 2021 and also acts as Company Secretary of the Ord Minnett group. Ben joined Ord Minnett in August 2009, and has previously held roles including Head of Finance and Financial Controller.
Ben is responsible for the management of Ord Minnett’s financial position, financial risks and financial reporting. Ben also has key involvement in shaping the strategy of Ord Minnett.
Prior to joining Ord Minnett, Ben held senior Financial and Management Accountants roles at Lawrence Graham Law Firm in London, and PRA International.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from the University of Technology Sydney, is an Accredited Derivatives Adviser, and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Ben Neville
Melissa Nolan
Melissa was appointed Head of Compliance at Ord Minnett in January 2024.
Melissa joined Ord Minnett in 2020, following the acquisition of E.L. & C. Baillieu. Melissa has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and stockbroking.
Melissa is responsible for the Compliance function of Ord Minnett with focus on financial services regulation, risk and emerging risk issues and general compliance matters.
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Master of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
Melissa Nolan
Our History
Ord Minnett is rich in history. Our origins date back to 1872, making us one of Australia’s oldest wealth firms.
The Ord Minnett (pronounced ‘minute’) name stems from its founders, Charles Ord and Jack Minnett, who met in the Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War. Together, they built the foundations of an advice business that has become a highly respected name in the Australian investment landscape.
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