Our team

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in portfolio management of listed companies, stockbroking and economic analysis. Prior to co-founding Ophir, Andrew worked from 2007 to 2011 as a portfolio manager at Paradice Investment Management.

Before joining Paradice, Andrew worked at CommSec Institutional Equities as a Small Caps Analyst and Economist from 2005-2007. From 2002-2005, Andrew worked as a Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Department of the Treasury with the principal role of updating the Federal Treasurer on economic developments within the Asian region.

Andrew has an Economics Degree with Honours from Adelaide University and a Master of Applied Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Steven has over 20 years’ experience in portfolio management of listed companies and management consulting. Prior to co-founding Ophir Steven worked with Andrew Mitchell as a portfolio manager at Paradice from 2009 to late 2011. His portfolio management experience also includes a successful track record managing portfolios at Credit Suisse Asset Management (2007-2009), ING Investment Management (2004-2007) and Macquarie Asset Management (2002-2004).

Prior to joining the funds management industry Steven worked as a management consultant at Bain International. Steven was awarded the University Medal for the Bachelor of Accounting at the University of Technology Sydney and is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Tim has over 20 years’ experience in financial services, including more than 15 years in equity research, portfolio management and debt financing, with the past decade focused on listed small and mid-cap companies. Since joining Ophir in 2016, Tim has been instrumental in launching Ophir’s global strategies and now heads the Ophir Global investment team.

Prior to Ophir, Tim was the Lead Oil and Gas Analyst (ex-ASX 100) at Canaccord Genuity, covering small and mid-cap oil and gas companies globally for institutional clients. Before Canaccord, Tim was an Analyst at Macquarie within the Mining and Energy (ASX 50) research team. Earlier, Tim worked in corporate and project debt financing at Westpac Institutional Bank, and began his career in tax and business services at Pitcher Partners.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).

Brendan has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry, starting his career at Ernst & Young. Immediately prior joining Ophir, Brendan was an Equity Research Analyst and Associate Director at Macquarie Group.

During his time at Macquarie, Brendan held several roles within Equity Research. Most recently he was a senior member of the top-rated Small Cap Research Team with his coverage primarily focused on the Wealth Management and Fintech industries. He was also Sector Head of Diversified Financials Research following an initial period as an Associate Analyst for Australian Banks Research.

Brendan holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant.

Luke has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry working in several investment research, management and advice roles at Perpetual and Grant Thornton. Immediately prior to joining Ophir, Luke was Head of Investment Advice at Perpetual Private as a senior member of the investment team responsible for the management of $14 billion of High Net Worth Investors and Not-For-Profits funds.

While studying at University, Luke was a professional basketball player in the Australian National Basketball League and played six seasons with the Melbourne Tigers and the West Sydney Razorbacks. Luke decided to retire from basketball in 2004 to focus on his career in the finance industry.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, a Masters of Business Administration with High Distinction from the Melbourne and London Business Schools, a Masters of Applied Finance with High Distinction from FINSIA and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Sandra has extensive experience within the financial services sector with expertise in investment operations, finance, compliance, risk management, governance, and regulatory reform. Prior to Ophir, Sandra held a number of senior executive roles in boutique fund managers and global investment banks, including Monash Investors, Westpac Institutional Banking, and Deutsche Bank. Sandra started her career as a senior auditor with KPMG and has also worked as a management consultant to Boards in NFP and government agencies.

Sandra is a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.