Samantha has over 8 years of investment experience and is an analyst for the Emerging Markets equity strategy, where she is responsible for idea origination, stock coverage, and macroeconomic research. Samantha joined Northcape in 2026 and is in our Melbourne office.
Before joining Northcape, Samantha was a global equities analyst at Cooper Investors. Prior to this, she worked at Tanarra Capital across public and private equity investing, which included two years in Oxford and London. Samantha started her career in investing banking at a boutique corporate advisory firm focussing on mergers and acquisitions and capital raisings in Australia and New Zealand.
Samantha holds a Master of Finance from the University of Melbourne.
Marvan is a Research Assistant for the Emerging Markets equity strategy and is in our Melbourne office. He joined Northcape in 2024 as an intern and returned the following year in a full-time role.
During his academic years and internship, he has contributed to equity research, financial modelling, and ESG analysis, including presenting investment recommendations to the investment team. Previously he has held roles at Apple and Nike, where he developed strong client engagement and communication skills.
Marvan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Macquarie University.
Aimee has over 9 years of investment experience and is a senior analyst for the Emerging Markets equity strategy. Aimee joined Northcape in 2023 and is in our Sydney office. Aimee is responsible for both company and sovereign risk research.
Before joining Northcape, Aimee was an Analyst at Spheria Asset Management where she covered Global small cap companies and was also the Head ESG analyst across both the Australian and Global portfolios. Aimee was the lead analyst on 14 stocks in the portfolio at the time of her departure across consumer, industrials, and mining. Aimee started her career in Corporate Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch where she covered ASX50 clients and undertook the Graduate training program in New York City.
Aimee holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and International Business) from the University of Sydney.
Oliver has 8 years’ investment experience and works on special projects and execution for the Emerging Markets Equity strategy. Oliver joined Northcape in 2019 and is in our Melbourne office.
Oliver first joined Northcape as an intern for the Emerging Markets team in 2018. He then worked for twelve months with BCA Research in macro-economic research sales. He returned to Northcape as an Executive Assistant and Sovereign Risk Analyst. Oliver has broad experience across the firm and is currently focused on Emerging Markets portfolio trading and execution. He undertakes special projects and acts as the firm’s back-up dealer.
Oliver holds both a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and a Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) from Swinburne University and is a CFA Level 2 candidate. He speaks Japanese fluently.
Cameron has over 17 years’ investment experience and is a portfolio manager and analyst for the Emerging Markets equity strategy, based in our Melbourne office. He joined Northcape in September 2014 as an analyst, progressed to senior analyst in 2019, and became a portfolio manager for the strategy in February 2024.
Before joining Northcape, Cameron was an Associate at a family office based in Malaysia where he advised on public and private equity focussed on the Asian region. Previously an Associate in Equity Research at Deutsche Bank in Malaysia and Singapore, he covered a number of sectors and also produced Malaysia and ASEAN Strategy research. At Deutsche Bank, he was involved in the pre-deal research stage for some of Malaysia’s largest IPOs over 2011-2013.
Cameron holds a Master of Business (Finance with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Otago, NZ. He is a CFA® Charterholder.
Tom has over 24 years’ investment experience and is portfolio manager and analyst for the Emerging Markets equity strategy. Tom joined Northcape in 2011 and is in our Melbourne office.
Tom has had significant investment management experience prior to joining Northcape. He co-founded boutique investment company Atrium Investment Management in 2009, where he managed Australian equity portfolios. Prior to this Tom joined Hong Kong based investment manager PMA Investment Advisors in 2006. At PMA Tom was responsible for managing the Australian equity portfolio, as well as providing research input for the Asian equity portfolio. Tom began his career in financial markets in 2001 with Capital Partners (now CP2). During his time at CP2 Tom researched a broad selection of Australian equities across various industry sectors.
Prior to becoming an equity analyst, Tom worked as a civil engineer in Australia, Indonesia, the Middle East and Europe. Tom holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), a Bachelor of Engineering with 1st class Honours, and Bachelor of Science from The University of Western Australia.
Ross has over 20 years’ investment experience and is portfolio manager and analyst for the Emerging Markets equity strategy. Ross joined Northcape in 2009, and since then has worked in Melbourne, Tokyo and Sydney.
Before joining Northcape, Ross spent 3 years working with Capital Partners (now CP2). During his time as an analyst for Capital Partners’ concentrated international equities fund, Ross covered a broad range of sectors including financials, industrials and infrastructure. Prior to joining the investment industry Ross taught Decision Analysis in the School of Operations Management and Econometrics at the University of Sydney.
Ross holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Japanese Studies) degree from the University of Sydney and worked for seven years in Tokyo in addition to roles in London and Australia. Ross is fluent in Japanese.
Patrick has over 38 years’ investment experience and is the founder and one of the portfolio managers and analysts for the Emerging Markets equity strategy. Patrick joined Northcape in 2008 and is in our Melbourne office. Patrick is also a Director of Northcape with a range governance responsibilities.
Before joining Northcape, Patrick worked at Merrill Lynch for 18 years from 1989 to 2007. At Merrill Lynch, Patrick was a Managing Director, within the Global Emerging Markets research team, and was head of the Asia Pacific Telecom and Media research team, based in Melbourne. This involved extensive travel and researching of emerging market companies across North and South Asia, Australasia and the sub-continent. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Patrick worked for Kleinwort Benson (London) and as an equity analyst and prior to that for the New Zealand Government (Wellington), Department of Trade and Industry, as an Econometrician.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (majoring in Economics) from the University of Canterbury (Lincoln College, NZ) and has completed post graduate studies in Developing Country Economics (University of Victoria, NZ) and Investment Analysis (University of Otago, NZ).
