POLAR 993 - Key Persons
Adam is the founder of Polar 993 and has more than 25 years' experience in funds management, structured finance, property, compliance and law.
Adam was the founder and CEO of Labassa Capital and prior to that he co-founded Merricks Capital. At Merricks Capital Adam was the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Structured Credit.
Prior to Merricks, Adam was a Partner of the national law firm Dibbs Abbott Stillman and was a Senior Associate at Middletons (now known as K&L Gates). Adam practiced as a commercial lawyer focused on Corporations Act, M&A and financial services. Adam retains a Legal Practicing Certificate.
The experience that Adam has is unique as he has worked in the 3 core areas of funds management being, structuring/compliance, fundraising and portfolio/investment management. Adam has been a non-executive director of an ASX listed company and currently sits on boards as a Non-Executive Independent Director.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from La Trobe University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Team
- Fund Accountant
Anita is a Fund Accountant at Polar 993. She is a qualified CPA and is responsible for fund accounting. She has over 11 years of experience in all aspects of fund administration.
Anita holds a Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting from Macquarie University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Team
- Non - Executive Director
Anthony is a Non-Executive Director of Polar 993 Limited. He is a practicing lawyer and is a legal Principal of Rockman & Rockman Lawyers. He has over 25 years of legal experience.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Job Titles:
- General Counsel
- Member of the Senior Team
- General Legal Counsel
Debra is the General Legal Counsel of Polar 993. She is a qualified lawyer and is responsible for legal and regulatory compliance. She has over 25 years of experience as a lawyer, managing and operating the compliance affairs of a regulated business.
Debra holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Team
- Capital Raising & Distribution Manager
Eli is the Capital Raising and Distribution Manager of Polar 993. He has over 10 years' experience in investment management, in addition to 3 years as a management consultant.
Eli holds a Bachelor of Business and Master of Applied Finance from Monash University.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager
- Member of the Senior Team
Naomi is the Finance Manager at Polar 993. She is responsible for the management accounts and administration of the Polar 993 Group entities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Team
- Head of Fund Accounting
- Head of Fund Accounting, 993 Fund Services
Rick is the head of fund accounting for Polar 993. Rick has over 12 years' experience and is a Director of SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd, who are the 10th largest national accounting firm in Australia.
Rick holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems from Deakin University and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Vrinda is the Chief Operating Officer at Polar 993. She has more than 15 years' experience in funds management, fund accounting and compliance.
Vrinda has very strong operational and compliance experience which has been gained in the United States and Australia during her working career.
Most recently Vrinda worked with Adam at Labassa Capital where she was the Head of Compliance & Finance. Prior to this Vrinda also worked with Adam at Merricks Capital where she was the Regulatory Compliance Manager & Fund Accountant.
In the United States Vrinda worked for the Hedge Fund Amida Capital as the Director of Operations and prior to this she worked as a fund accountant for Spectrum Global Fund Administration.
Vrinda holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Hons) from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Additionally, Vrinda is also a Member of the CPA Australia.