Stephen holds the Professorial Chair of Impact Investment of Malaysia's largest private postgraduate university. He has a background in law, psychology, and business, with 40 years of executive experience as CEO, Managing Partner and director in listed and unlisted corporations including PwC, IBM, Cardno, and DAI Capital. He has interests in human rights and specialises in M&A and Governance. Focus: Board Leadership & Governance, Impact Investment and Blended Finance, Capital Markets and M&A.

Scott is a partner, senior executive and director with 25 years’ experience in international development, finance and consulting. He has a unique skill set in deploying capital in frontier and emerging markets, with a focus on sustainable development and impact investment. Focus: Strategic Leadership & Vision, Impact Investment and Blended Finance, Project Finance & Development, International Development & Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships, Risk Management & mitigation, Program Evaluation & Monitoring

Patrick is an infrastructure finance analyst at DAI Capital. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Queensland, majoring in finance and accounting, and a Master of Applied Finance at the University of New South Wales. He has experience working within infrastructure and SME financing, impact investing, and private equity, working across a variety of sectors including healthcare and renewable energy. His current work with DAI Capital focuses on corporate advisory for impact driven projects, with a focus on emerging markets, typically within Southeast Asia. Key areas of emphasis within his role include the preparation of feasibility studies and environmental reports, financial modelling and structuring, and engaging with lenders and investors throughout the capital raising process. In addition to this, Patrick has taken a leading role in developing DAI Capital’s Indigenous business project pipeline, helping connect investors with investable opportunities that prioritise the economic development of Australia’s Indigenous community.

Shola is an investment management professional with a decade of experience across institutional finance and not-for-profit management. Shola has worked at top-tier financial institutions including Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, and PIMCO, operating in asset management, institutional investment, and social finance. Shola is also a co-founder and treasurer of an Australian nonprofit focused on social justice and community development across Australian South Sea Islander, Pacific Islander, and First Nations communities.

Kurt is a senior finance professional with 20 years of financial experience in international development, hedge funds, oil and gas, and IT, and has worked across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Kurt’s experience ranges from managing budgets to spearheading financial strategies in startups. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Joris has more than 25 years of experience in international healthcare. Beginning his career as a medical doctor, Joris transitioned to various roles in consulting (KPMG), private equity, and governing institutions across a range of healthcare projects. He has also held senior management roles as CEO of a private hospital in Uganda and as division manager at a Dutch training hospital.

Wout is an accomplished investment and finance professional, specialising in infrastructure projects. He currently serves as the Director of Infrastructure Finance at DAI Capital and manages a portfolio of public and private infrastructure developments across different geographies.Prior to this, Wout held senior consulting and investment management positions at EY and Dutch contractors Strukton and BAM. He has worked in various sectors including transport infrastructure, water sanitation and wastewater, renewable energy, and healthcare projects.He is skilled in international project development, export finance, valuation of infrastructure assets, and business modeling skills.

Kate oversees the back-office operations and client communication services of Eaton Capital Partners, drawing on her extensive experience in office management and executive support where she has been responsible for operations, administration, and financial support functions.