A team of 100+ professionals

Angela is a senior marketing and communications specialist with over 23 years’ experience in institutional and retail funds management. She specialises in brand strategy, communications, digital content and strategic partnerships.

Since joining Channel Capital in 2018, Angela has led the marketing function, developing initiatives that support partner growth and strengthen the firm’s brand and market positioning.

Angela holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and certifications in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy from the University of Sydney.

Byron Slessar is an investment management executive with more than 17 years of experience across funds management, governance, risk and business growth. Throughout his career he has worked with leading Australian and global asset managers, building experience across distribution, strategy, operational oversight and stakeholder management.

As Co-Head of Distribution at Channel Capital, Byron has played a key role in the firm’s growth, working closely with investment managers, private wealth firms and institutional investors across both traditional and alternative asset classes.

Prior to joining Channel Capital in early 2018, Byron held a range of roles at Janus Henderson Investors across distribution and client engagement, and began his career in financial services audit at KPMG. These experiences provided a broad foundation across investment management, governance and financial services.

Byron holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics from the University of Sydney, is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Applied Finance.

Glen has been the Managing Director of Channel Capital since its inception in 2013.

Before co-founding Channel, he gained extensive experience across various investment management firms, including Bank of Bermuda, Credit Suisse, Pinnacle, and Solaris, in multiple jurisdictions. In addition to his role at Channel, Glen serves as a Director of our Responsible Entity, Channel Investment Management Limited, and sits on the boards of several affiliated entities.

Glen holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA, and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.

Greg oversees legal and regulatory matters, providing commercially viable, risk-based solutions to support the business. He also serves as Company Secretary for the Channel Group of companies.

Greg is an experienced financial services legal professional, recognised in the funds management industry for his in-depth knowledge and commercial acumen. Greg’s breadth of knowledge is derived from his past work experience, including Perpetual Limited as an in-house legal adviser for more than seven years, as well as an external lawyer for reputable law firms such as Norton Rose and King & Wood Mallesons.

Greg is regularly involved in industry and Treasury discussions on regulatory reforms impacting the Australian financial services industry, and has been a member of the Australian Regulatory Committee of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) Australia for more than five years. He was also a finalist for the Corporate Counsel Awards in 2020 and 2021 in the category of “Financial Services Lawyer of the Year”.

Joanne is responsible for overseeing People and Culture, with a focus on building positive work environments across all teams and managing all personnel-related matters.

Joanne has been with Channel Capital since its inception in 2013, initially contributing through various finance and business administration roles and engaging extensively with staff. Prior to her current position, Joanne spent five years in office management at Solaris Investment Management and previously supported the investment management team at Suncorp Investment Management.

Josh has over two decades of experience in investment operations. At Channel Capital, he leads client partnerships and relationship management across the Responsible Entity business, and oversees the Investment Operations, Product and Client Services teams supporting our funds and partners. He works closely with investment managers on fund structuring and execution, including Australian unit trusts and related vehicles.

Before joining Channel Capital in 2013, Josh was Head of Investment Operations at Solaris Investment Management. He previously spent eight years at White Outsourcing managing outsourced services for boutique fund managers.

Katherine is a legally trained, financial services professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the funds management industry. For nearly three decades, Katherine has forged a strong track record in building and positioning investment management businesses for growth, maintaining accountability and developing quality client relationships. She was the former Head of Marketing and Client Services for Suncorp Investment Management Limited from 2004-2008, after which she occupied a similar role with Solaris Investment Management Limited from 2008 until co-founding Channel Capital in 2013.

As a founding director of Channel Capital, Katherine now leads our London office. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Bond University and is a member of the Institute of Directors, United Kingdom.

Luke is an investment management executive with more than 20 years of experience across funds management, governance, risk and business growth. Throughout his career he has worked with leading Australian and global asset managers, building experience across distribution, strategy, investment manager research, product development, operational oversight and stakeholder management.

Before joining Channel Capital in 2017, he served as Regional Sales Manager at Aberdeen Asset Management, where he managed relationships with wholesale clients and intermediaries across Victoria and Tasmania. Prior to this, Luke was a Model Portfolio Manager at AMP, overseeing the construction, management, and delivery of managed fund model portfolios for AMP's large network of financial advisers.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics and a Master of Applied Finance.

Mathew oversees the strategic direction, management, and effective support of all technology infrastructure and business systems.

With 23 years of experience in both business and technology, he is renowned for his ability to deliver substantial business value through innovative technology solutions. Before joining Channel, Mathew held senior management roles, including IT Manager, Director of ICT, and CIO, across diverse sectors such as FMCG, mining, and healthcare.

He holds a Bachelor of IT (Hons) and an MBA from the University of Queensland, along with a Prince2 Practitioner certification.

Matt has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, with deep expertise across portfolio construction, investment manager research, and product development.

Prior to joining Channel, Matt was a Principal Consultant at Australia’s largest Asset Consultant, JANA, where he led or co-led JANA’s consulting and research activities to some of the firm’s largest institutional clients. During his tenure at JANA, Matt held a number of senior leadership positions, including Deputy Chair of JANA’s Investment Committee, member of the Platform Investment Committee, and made an active contribution across a range of research committees including Portfolio Design, Capital Markets, Post Retirement and Regulatory policy. Matt was also formerly a member of JANA’s Senior Leadership Team and formerly served as Head of Portfolio Construction and Risk, where he played a key role in shaping JANA’s investment frameworks and governance processes.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Business, Master of Professional Accounting. He has successfully completed the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) programs.

Michael is responsible for overseeing financial and business administration for Channel and its associated partners.

He is an experienced finance professional with a career spanning over 25 years as a practicing Chartered Accountant. Michael has a deep understanding of the Wealth industry through his 12 years of working with Westpac Banking Corporation and BT Financial Group (BTFG) covering Funds Management, Insurance and Banking activities. In his most recent role with BTFG, Michael was the Head of Finance for the Platforms, Investments and Superannuation business units. He has strong financial control & reporting experience with a proven track record in leading high performing & diverse teams. Prior to joining Westpac, Michael was a Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of South Australia and is an Associate member of Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand.

Rebecca oversees Compliance, Risk and Governance functions while also supporting the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer with new partner onboarding, product development, and other strategic initiatives.

With more than two decades of experience in financial services, particularly in funds management and financial advice, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Prior to joining Channel, she held several positions in financial services, including a notable 10-year tenure at Cromwell Property Group.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Business Management, a Masters in Financial Planning, and is a Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) through the GRC Institute.

Sandra is a non-executive, independent Director and Chair of the Board of our Responsible Entity, Channel Investment Management Limited. Sandra has extensive experience in financial services, with a particular focus on risk management, compliance and corporate governance. Her career includes 24 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she was formerly a global lead for governance, risk and compliance, as well as previously serving as an independent member of the audit committee of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Sandra serves on the boards of a number of ASX listed entities and chairs several audit and risk committees. Her current board memberships include: Auswide Bank Limited, Adore Beauty Limited, Horizon Oil Limited, 7-Eleven Holdings Limited and Tasmanian Finance Corporation.

Sandra is a qualified chartered accountant, a member of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Bede is a non-executive, independent Director of our Responsible Entity, Channel Investment Management Limited (CIML). He was the former Chair of the CIML Compliance Committee.

He is a practising Solicitor and Managing Partner of Tobin King Lateef, Solicitors and Notaries. Bede has extensive legal expertise in the commercial and property sectors and in managed investments / compliance areas. He is a Director of SIV Capital Limited (formerly Silver Chef Limited) and a Director of Firstmac Limited.

Bede is an Associate Member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Karen is a non-executive, independent Director of our Responsible Entity, Channel Investment Management Limited.

As a highly experienced non-executive director and Chair, Karen has extensive experience in providing leadership in the development of strong corporate governance, risk management, compliance and strategic thinking for significant organisations in both public and private sectors.

She has extensive experience across sectors such as tertiary, health and financial services as a non-executive director and compliance committee chair. Karen’s current appointments include Pro Chancellor of Griffith University, Deputy Chair of Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Non-Executive Director on financial services boards and ARC Chair for multiple entities.

She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Administration.

Glen has been the Managing Director of Channel Capital since its inception in 2013.

Before co-founding Channel, he gained extensive experience across various investment management firms, including Bank of Bermuda, Credit Suisse, Pinnacle, and Solaris, in multiple jurisdictions. In addition to his role at Channel, Glen serves as a Director of our Responsible Entity, Channel Investment Management Limited, and sits on the boards of several affiliated entities.

Glen holds a Bachelor of Commerce, an MBA, and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.