Our Registry Services Team
Alistair McKeoughPrincipal Corporate Governance
Alistair specialises in complex commercial matters that require careful strategic planning. An experienced commercial litigator with an outstanding record of success in contested litigation, Alistair also applies his exceptional black letter knowledge and analytical skills in transactional work. Alistair is known for his ability to cut through to the real issues and for giving clear and concise advice. Alistair is regularly engaged in matters involving serious risk to personal and corporate reputations and he has extensive experience in media sensitive matters. Alistair has served as Company Secretary to several ASX Listed companies and is a member of the University of New South Wales Law Advisory Council.
Blake StelzerChief Operating Officer
Blake has approximately 15 years’ experience within the finance and the share registration industry, working across Australian, UK and wider European markets. Blake’s experience extends widely across many aspects of share registration and associated professional support services, both from client relation and operational perspectives, including delivery of many large scale corporate action projects and dividends on client registers up to 2 million holders. Some of the companies Blake has worked with include, Standard Life, BP, TUI Group AG., Legal & General, Wilson Investment Funds, Magellan Funds, Clime Capital, Metcash, Channel 7 and Harvey Norman.
Ann NguyenHead of Capital Markets & Investor Services
Ann has worked within the share registry industry for over 10 years and worked within multiple areas, including processing, investor communications and client services. Ann has serviced a diverse group of clients from ASX20 to other listed entities, including several LIC’s such as Clime Capital, Magellan and Cadence Capital.
Jon CooperHead of WA Operations
Jon has worked within the share registry industry for over 5 years and worked within multiple areas, including processing, investor communications and client services. Prior to Automic, Jon worked within the UK Financial Services industry for over 10 years as a Financial Planning Manager with AXA Wealth UK, Lloyds Banking Group and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sam HornerSenior Executive Client Services
Sam’s background spans a decade of investment, trading and third party financial market education. His specialism is the listed space, specifically targeting technology, mining, energy and base metals exploration companies. Sam has a keen understanding of the need to service clients in a manner that delivers value and enables growth. Prior to this, Sam was head of Peloton Capital’s Shareholder Services division, delivering a number of successful retail-based capital raisings. Sam advised Directors on timing of corporate actions, conducted research and led Investor Relations initiatives.
Eric MervenSenior Executive Client Services
Eric comes from a Financial services background, with 14 years working within the superannuation industry. His remit included developing investment menus for a Big 4 investment platform, including client relationship management with all associated fund managers and key management personal. Prior to this Eric gained experience processing investment instructions, especially working with rebates and dividend payments within the investment platform business.
Ebony CaldowSenior Executive Client Services
Ebony has worked within the Banking and Financial Services industry since 2005. Ebony has worked in Client Relationship/Business Development roles across multiple areas including stockbroking, wealth management, insurance and lending.