Executive Chairperson

Nigel has founded multiple successful enterprises notably Dragonfly and Tiverton-Rothwell Regen Ag Fund. To date he has been the driving force behind Dragonfly.

With a 30 year background as a qualified valuer, and experience running a listed company Trust, Nigel has worked in senior positions across the property funds management and property development industries, including both rural and urban property projects.

Originally from a farm outside of Geelong in Victoria, Nigel also has a long history in agriculture and biodiversity conservation, venture investing, that has seen him become a leading figure in the Australian impact investment industry.

Chief Executive Officer

Adam has founded, built and exited a number of companies of his own across tourism, engineering and property. Notably, he is the founder of ANANDA Investment Group, an entrepreneurial impact investment company.

Originally from a farm in Kerang, Victoria, his career saw him start out as a civil engineer, working in investment and delivering multi-billion-dollar projects, before leading him to the executive office.

With 18 years of experience, Adam’s ethos is to do business with great people, doing great things. Adam works with an open mind, entrepreneurial spirit and looks to challenge “normal” at every instance.

Adam is a surfer, ocean and nature lover, a regular yogi, amateur boxing enthusiast, bad golfer and music lover. Ultimately he aims to use his business and investment acumen to directly influence the drive of equality across the globe, and leave this planet and humanity better off than when he received it.

Non-Executive Director
Giles is a highly regarded business leader with over 30 years of experience in financial services, impact investing, and governance. Recognized globally for his expertise in ESG, sustainability, and impact investment, he has advised regulators and central banks across the Asia-Pacific and contributed to the United Nations on health, climate, and sustainable finance.

He is the Founder & CEO of Global Impact Initiative and serves on multiple boards, including Chair of the ESG Council at Alexander Funds, as well as key advisory roles with the United Nations Global Compact and The Sunrise Project. Previously, he was also a Non-Executive Director at Magnis Energy Technologies.

His contributions have earned him an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2023 and a Fellowship from Monash University for distinguished service to business and the community.

Finance Manager

Cathy brings over a decade of experience in finance management. Specialising in service-based environmentally focused industries, Cathy combines technical accounting expertise with a strategic approach to financial integrity. As a qualified accountant and registered BAS Agent, Cathy is adept at working across diverse software systems and is particularly skilled in “rescue” finance—identifying and resolving complex accounting issues to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial reporting. She establishes robust internal controls that not only maintain financial integrity but also support effective decision-making, enabling Dragonfly and its portfolio companies to operate seamlessly. 

Investment Manager

Matt has 20+ years of experience in senior finance, operations management and executive positions. He is a qualified accountant and MBA holder, focused on commercial outcomes and the transition to environmentally responsible business.

Matt is motivated by improving business processes in environmental and social responsibility, especially at the intersection of new technologies that can increase efficiency and reduce negative externalities.

Matt started his career in practice accounting before moving into commerce and operations, consulting in a variety of head of finance positions.

His role at Dragonfly focuses on the financial and operational performance of our portfolio companies, investment analysis, due diligence and deal completion.

General Counsel

Silva is a legal professional with over 25 years of expertise as a corporate, commercial, and investment funds lawyer, gained in leading financial services businesses and private practice in Australia and the Cayman Islands. 

She is a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives on legal, risk, compliance and company secretarial matters, bringing a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to Dragonfly Enviro Capital.  She is known for her astute commercial judgment, pragmatic problem-solving and a passion for entrepreneurship.

Silva holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia (now Kaplan), a Bachelor of Business (majoring in Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney.   She has been repeatedly recognised for her expertise as one of the world’s leading private funds formation and regulatory lawyers by Who’s Who Legal: Private Funds.

Capital Raising Lead

Hunter has 25 years of experience across Australia, the UK, the USA, and Switzerland with a strong track record in investment,  wealth management, asset management, superannuation, insurance, and ASX50 corporates.

Hunter developed and implemented the impact investment program at Australia’s second largest superannuation fund, Australian Retirement Trust, and was responsible for their multi-asset class SRI Option, growing their AUM from $300m to over $1bn in the first 12 months. 

Hunter helped to raise over USD$470m for UBS, developing the impact strategy for their first impact investment fund, the Oncology Impact Fund.

Hunter also held the position of Head of New Business at Regnan, the impact investment arm of Perpetual Group. Hunter is leading our capital raising efforts.

Marketing Manager

Meg has a decade of experience ranging from Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Development, Impact Measurement, Facilitation, speaking and hosting Social Innovation conferences.

During her years of experience, Meg has co-founded a purpose-driven marketing and development consultancy with a specific focus on impact measurement, developed multiple impact tech startups, founded an Association, hosted conferences, and contributes as a Growth Grant Panel Member with Impact Investing Australia. Meg has narrowed her focus to impact investment as she sees this sector as a key to the transformation of entire industries.

Meg heads our marketing, community impact and event coordination, as well as supporting our portfolio brands with the development and execution of marketing strategies.