Our Leaders

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 Braveheart's 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.

Antony Shaw is an Executive Director of Ord Minnett, joining the firm in October 2026.

Antony spent more than 23 years at HSBC, where he held the role of Chief Executive Officer for Australia & New Zealand. Throughout his time at the international bank, he worked across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East.

He is currently Chair of Global Engagement for the Business Council of Australia, a Board Member of Asia Society Australia, and an Ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

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 Groups 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.

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.

Greg Mackay is an experienced financial services executive with a career spanning almost 40 years, including 24 years at Macquarie Group, where he was an Executive Director. During this time, Greg developed extensive expertise in equity and equity derivative trading as well as structured products.

Since 2013, Greg has been a Partner at Alfred Street Investment Partners.  In addition, he serves as Chair and Director at Forager Funds Management, a role he has held since 2018, where he provides strategic oversight and guidance.

Greg is also deeply committed to education and community service. Since 2017, he has served as Chair and Director of Saint Ignatius' College Riverview, demonstrating his dedication to fostering leadership and excellence in education. Furthermore, Greg plays a key role in corporate governance as an external member of the Ord Minnett Compliance Committee, a position he has held since 2018.

Bruce Mathieson Jnr has extensive senior management experience, specialising in the hospitality industry.

Demonstrating his exceptional leadership and strategic vision, Bruce worked at ALH Hotels, where he progressed from Southern Operations Manager to CEO over a period of 20 years. Bruce has since served as Managing Director of Hotels at Endeavour and has held multiple roles with the Australian Hotels Association, further solidifying his expertise in the sector.

Bruce owns a portfolio of hotels and holds part-ownership in successful ventures across the pet food and fencing industries. In addition, Bruce is a current Director at Ecodetect, an innovative water technology start-up, and was a former Director of the Endeavour Group.

Greg Yanco is a highly respected financial markets and regulatory leader with more than 35 years’ experience across Australia’s financial and capital markets. Greg held several senior executive roles at the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), including serving as Interim CEO, where he oversaw major market supervision, governance and regulatory reform initiatives.

He brings deep expertise in policy development, system improvement, risk management and stakeholder engagement. A Certified Practicing Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Greg also completed the Senior Executive Fellows program at the Harvard Kennedy School.