Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals guiding Motoro Capital's mission to deliver exceptional investment outcomes for our clients.
Experience. Integrity. Excellence.
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in investment management, financial services, and client advisory.
Years Combined Experience
CFA Charterholders
Advanced Degrees
Client-Focused
Executive Leadership
The senior team setting our strategic direction and upholding our values.
James Morrison
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
James founded Motoro Capital in 2010 with a vision to create an independent investment firm that puts clients first. With over 30 years of experience in investment management, he previously served as Managing Director at a leading global asset manager. James holds a CFA charter and an MBA from Melbourne Business School.
Education:
MBA, Melbourne Business School
BCom, University
of Sydney
Credentials:
CFA Charterholder
GAICD
Dr. Sarah Chen
Chief Investment Officer
Sarah leads Motoro's investment strategy and portfolio management teams. She brings 25 years of experience in quantitative research and portfolio construction. Prior to joining Motoro, Sarah was Head of Quantitative Research at a major Australian superannuation fund. She holds a PhD in Financial Economics and is a CFA charterholder.
Education:
PhD, Financial Economics, ANU
BCom (Hons), UNSW
Credentials:
CFA Charterholder
CAIA Charterholder
Robert Patel
Chief Financial Officer
Robert oversees all financial operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance at Motoro Capital. With 20 years in financial services, he previously held senior finance roles at major Australian banks. Robert is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from AGSM.
Education:
MBA, AGSM
BCom, Monash University
Credentials:
CA (Chartered Accountant)
GAICD
Investment Team
Experienced portfolio managers and analysts driving investment performance.
Michael Kim
Head of Equities
18 years experience in equity research and portfolio management. CFA charterholder.
Lisa Wong
Head of Fixed Income
22 years in fixed income markets. Former bond trader at major investment bank. CFA charterholder.
David Thompson
Head of Alternatives
15 years in alternative investments. CAIA charterholder with expertise in private equity and real estate.
Aisha Nguyen
Head of Research
20 years in investment research. PhD in Economics. Leads our proprietary research initiatives.
Thomas Brown
Senior Portfolio Manager
16 years managing multi-asset portfolios. CFA charterholder specializing in asset allocation.
Emma Johnson
Senior Analyst
12 years in equity analysis. Covers technology and healthcare sectors. CFA Level III candidate.
Client Services & Operations
Dedicated professionals ensuring exceptional client experience and operational excellence.
Jennifer Lee
Head of Client Services
14 years in wealth management client services. Leads our client relationship team.
Peter Martinez
Head of Operations
19 years in investment operations. Ensures seamless execution and settlement.
Karen Smith
Head of Compliance
17 years in financial services compliance. Ensures regulatory adherence.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented professionals to join our growing team.