Key People

  • PAUL BIDDLE – Portfolio Manager

    BAcc, BBus (Hons), CFA, GAICD, FGIA, FCG

    Paul joined Celeste in 2005. Paul has over 30 years of investment markets experience. Prior to joining Celeste Paul was a Fund Manager at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers with responsibilities across Australian equities. Paul has also held analyst roles at BT Investment Management and Ord Minnett, originally starting his career as an analyst at Lend Lease Project Finance in 1992. Paul is a CFA Charterholder, a member of the Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a Chartered Governance Professional (Chartered Secretary).

  • MARTIN BYERS – Portfolio Manager

    BBus, LLB (Hons)

    Martin joined Celeste in 2017 as a Senior Investment Analyst and in 2019 was promoted to Portfolio Manager. Martin has over 22 years of investment markets experience. Prior to joining Celeste, Martin spent 11 years at UBS Australia, most recently as Head of Small Companies research. Martin began his career at BT Investment Management in 2001, before moving to New York with US based fund manager Principal Global Investors, working as a Senior Equity Analyst for 3 years.

  • TODD BRIGGS – Analyst

    BCom

    Todd joined Celeste in 2022 as an Analyst. Prior to joining Celeste, Todd spent 4 years as an Analyst at Bennelong Australian Equity Partners. Todd started his career with roles at CFSGAM and JP Morgan.

  • CAMERON JACKSON – Analyst

    BCom, CA, CFA

    Cameron joined Celeste in 2020 as an Analyst. Prior to joining Celeste, Cameron spent 3 years as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Financial Services audit division. Cameron is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA Charterholder.

  • STEPHEN HANICH – Company Secretary & Operations Manager 

    BEc

    Stephen joined Celeste in 2002, having previously held roles at Flinders Asset Management and Rice Kachor Research in roles covering superannuation consulting, product research and funds administration. Stephen started his career in 1991 as a superannuation analyst with MJR Consultants, and has over 31 years’ industry experience.