Jameson appoints first operating chief

Philippa Davies
PHILIPPA DAVIES
Jameson Global Investments Pty Ltd - Chief Operating Officer
APPOINTMENT
JAMESON GLOBAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Date: 9 August 2022
Position: Chief Operating Officer
By Elizabeth Fry

Alternatives specialist Jameson Capital has appointed Philippa Davies as its first chief operating officer

Davies - a finance and private equity specialist- has returned to Australia following an eight-year stint in London.

She joins from the London-based private equity firm Terra Firma where she was chief of staff responsible for running the day-to-day operations.

Davies also worked closely with senior management on the ongoing strategic and operational changes within the portfolio businesses, including the sale and acquisition of a portfolio business.

Before that, she spent 14 years at KPMG in Australia and the UK.

Davies held a leadership role in KPMG newly created deal strategy and value creation team in London, where she worked on capital opportunities for target M&A businesses.

She has also worked in the private equity transactions team in London.

In the newly created role, Davies will oversee the finance function at Jameson Capital, including compliance management and investor reporting.

She will also assist founding directors Nick Browne and Jonathan Webster in spearheading the next stage of the firm's growth.

Davies said she was drawn to Jameson's strong international network and experience and local knowledge to create unique investment opportunities.

"It's an exciting time to be relocating back to Australia and joining the firm. There are plenty of opportunities in the Australian market and we also have a strong pipeline of deals," she said.

Webster added: "We are excited to welcome Philippa to the firm as our first chief operating officer. Her experience in private equity and senior finance across Australia and the UK will be invaluable."

Davies' appointment follows the promotion of former analyst Myles Hornbuckle to investment management director this month.

Myles has extensive experience in real estate debt structuring, equity placement and transaction management and has been with Jameson Capital for the past five years.