Private Markets Alpha
Private Equity Solutions
Cheviot is an Australian investment firm co-founded by Nick Speer and John Russell to capitalise on attractive yet underserved segments of the private equity market.
The firm focuses on secondary and co-investment transactions in Australia and New Zealand and is also active in other developed markets.
Cheviot brings more than capital, leveraging both LP and GP skills and deep networks to add value to its investors and private equity partners.
The firm’s flexible capital seeks to remove constraints and unlock investment potential at both the fund and portfolio company level.
Built on partnerships
Cheviot’s value proposition is built on:
Integrity and long-term partnerships
Alignment with investors
Flexibility and creativity
Moving with the speed and conviction required to support our private equity partners
Adding value for partners and portfolio companies
Nick Speer
Co-Founder
20 years of private equity investing, primarily focused on leading mid-market businesses in Australia and New Zealand
Most recently Head of Australia & NZ for Affinity Equity Partners, a pan-Asian buyout firm
Managing Partner at The Riverside Company
Catalyst Investment Managers
Early career in investment banking at Caliburn (now Greenhill)
Investment Committee member for the Melbourne Grammar School endowment fund
Bachelor of Commerce (honours in Finance) from The University of Melbourne and PLD from Harvard Business School
John Russell
Co-Founder
25 years of investing and operating experience
Most recently CEO at Myer Family Investments(“MFI”) for nine years, leading significant change to create a high performing global portfolio
10 years of direct private equity investing
Partner at Ironbridge
Catalyst Investment Managers
Senior operating roles in both public and private companies
COO/Deputy CEO at FleetPartners
Group CFO with ASX listed McAleese Group
Former Director of the Australian Investment Council
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and an MBA from Harvard Business School
MICHAEL HRUBY
Executive Director
15+ years of private capital investing experience across infrastructure and private equity
Quadrant Private Equity
Morrison
Catalyst Investment Managers
Deep experience in originating, executing and managing significant transactions including CDC Data Centres, Jaybro and QMS Media
Commenced career in 2008 at Credit Suisse working on M&A transactions, capital markets, and leveraged buyout financing
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours, University Medal) and Bachelor of Commerce from University of Adelaide
Andrea Burmeister
Head of Investor Relations and Operations
15+ years of experience in funds management spanning investor relations, client solutions, capital raising, fund operations, and finance within private markets
Extensive experience across infrastructure and alternative investment strategies
Began career in the real estate and insurance sectors, before moving into roles at leading investment platforms including Macquarie Asset Management and Wollemi Capital
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Macquarie University and member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
