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
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