The BSP logo is a modern take on a Gaelic symbol for eternity which represents our commitment to producing long term market leading companies through combining long standing values and customer service with modern technology and processes

Meet
Our Team

We bring together decades of experience at leading organisations and financial institutions.
Hero Careers
FOUNDING PARTNERS

Simon Potter

Acquisitions & Succession
Established BSP in 2012 to assist family businesses in long-term transitions and growth. An expert in succession solutions, alongside organic and inorganic growth strategies. Simon’s 19-year career spans M&A, capital raising, diverse investment management, and global advisory roles, having founded and managed various funds, most recently a Director and Responsible Officer (RO) of Nanjia Capital.
Acquisitions
Succession

Antoni Tisot

Tech/AI & Transformation
Expert in modernising operations and building next-gen products and businesses. Founder of ELab - Tech/AI Advisory, having held pivotal roles at Downer as Head of Innovation and top ranked Y-Combinator tech startup EquipmentShare. As an investor, executive advisor and operator, Antoni possess deep operating, technology, and transformation experience at all levels from startup to corporate.
Tech/Ai
Transformations

Shane Crawford

Asset Allocation & Investor Relations
Seasoned investor and advisor, Shane has launched and led 3 successful private market investment managers specialising in transformative strategies for asset optimisation. Experience leading investment activities from origination and fundraise, through execution and management across venture capital, private equity, private debt, and real estate strategies.
Asset Allocation
Investor Relations
Team

Chris Nicholas

Chair, BSP Investment Committee
With extensive experience, most recently as Ex-Head Global Special Opportunities - JP Morgan APAC, Chris brings a wealth of strategic insight to his role as Chair of BSP's Investment Committee. His expertise in investment management and portfolio oversight strongly aligns with BSP's mission to transform enduring businesses into next-generation market leaders. Chris plays a crucial role in steering BSP's acquisition and value creation strategies, ensuring our investment decisions remain focused, innovative, and value-driven.
Investment Committee

Ross Pettaras

Executive Partner
Ross is a Co-Managing Director of the merchant banking arm of a prominent UAE-based single-family office and a board member of its affiliated operating companies. Previously, Ross was a generalist portfolio manager at a multi-strategy investment firm and a member of its investment committee. In addition to his investment expertise, Ross has managed the establishment of new ventures, contributed to operational initiatives, and driven strategic projects.
Deal Origination & Execution

James Shortis

Legal (transactions)
Strategic legal advice and transactional support with over 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific’s legal, banking, finance, securities sectors. Australian citizen and is also proficient in Japanese, having spent nearly a decade in the Japanese market in leadership positions of various companies.
LEGAL

Vincent Leung

CFO
CFO, Finance & Consulting Public and private company experience across Hong Kong and Australia in a diverse range of executive, financial operating and directorship roles. Vincent is a qualified Chartered Accountant and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Vincent’s experience is invaluable in the Corporate Consulting practice.
Finance

Maisy et al.

AI Employee
Maisy is one of BSP's numerous AI Employees / AI Agents that augment its key people and operations to allow BSP to run lean, highly efficient, effective, and scalable operations.
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence
Partner Network

Nick Wickremesinghe

Global Commercial Partnerships Creator
A.S. Watson Group
HEALTH & BEAUTY
RETAIL

Peter Dingle

Venture Capital, HSBC Asset Management
Ex-Intel Brand Marketing
VENTURE CAPITAL
ASSET MANAGEMENT

Raj Prasaad

CEO
Songland Limited
DEVELOPMENT
REAL ESTATE

Gotfried Pessl

Founder
Pessl Instruments GmbH, Metos
IoT
AGRICULTURE

Ellen Quirk

Founder
Kismet Impact
IMPACT INVESTING
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Tanvir Ghani

Chairman of Tybourne Capital Management
Ex-Goldman Sachs
GROWTH
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Paul Smith

CEO of Warlencourt
Ex-CEO of CFA Institute, Alternatives HSBC
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSHIP
ASSET MANAGEMENT

Jason Horn

Head of Alternatives
$10trn Asset Manager
ALTERNATIVES
ASSET MANAGEMENT

Dr Brian Phillips

Founder
Chelsea Technologies Group
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS
TECHNOLOGY

Anish Lalvani

Chairman
Euro Suisse International, & Chen Hsong Holdings
DESIGN, & SOURCING
ELECTRONICS, & TELECOMS

Nigel McLiskey

Founder
RoboCan, & Living Green Group
FORMULATION, & MANUFACURING
RETAIL

Daun Dees

Founder
Rivet Utility
SPORTSWEAR & WORKWEAR
FASHION

Lindsey Hermes

Leader
Digital, Supply Chains, & Sustainability
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
SUPPLY CHAINS, & SUSTAINABILITY

Josh Newport

Enterprise Lead
Shopify, APAC
ENTERPRISE
ECOMMERCE

Hans Tiedemann

Founder
Tiedemann International Group
HEDGE FUNDS
SEED & DISTRIBUTION

Damien Ryan

Founder
Ryan Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC RELATIONS

Raj Savji

Director of Beauty
Wallgreens, Boots, John Lewis
BEAUTY
RETAIL

Peter Pettaras

Ops & Transformation
AMP, Optus, Citibank, Qantas
OPS
TRANSFORMATION

Tim Connel

Founder
Hart Dairy
MARKETING, & OPERATIONS
DAIRY

Matt Sutcliffe

Co-Founder
Geo 40 Pellerton Renewables
TECHNOLOGY
GEOTHERMAL ECOSYSTEM