Investing for Life

In this lively conversation, host Douglas Isles interviews Dr Katherine Hunt, a lecturer in Ethics and Financial Planning at the Griffith Business School.

Katherine holds a PhD from Erasmus University of Rotterdam, the University of Hamburg, and the University of Bologna. Katherine also holds Bachelor degrees in Psychological Science, Commerce (financial planning), and Finance (First class honours). Katherine has authored Everyday Ethics For Financial Advisers, and specialises in education for financial advisers. Katherine has travelled to 67 countries and surfed in 20 of those.

Listen to this conversation to:

- Hear Katherine reflect on her childhood growing up in Byron Bay;
- Explore how perceived setbacks later turned into career defining opportunities;
- Discover the life experiences which transformed Katherine’s goal from working hard to be a millionaire by age 30 to now donating $1 million to charity and helping 1 million people.  

Katherine’s Investing for Life story is one which promises to inspire you to shift your perspective and make smart life investments to ensure “this day will be the best day” – now and for the long term.

Follow Katherine at: www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

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In the next episode of Investing for Life, host Douglas Isles at Platinum Asset Management interviews Campbell Aitken, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at SCA Property Group and coach of the NSW Waratahs Women rugby team.

Campbell migrated to Sydney from Edinburgh, Scotland in 2002 and, 19 years later, continues to enjoy the Australian life living in Bondi with his wife and two kids. In his role as CIO, Campbell is responsible for the Investment Division at SCA Properties; a listed REIT with over 70 shopping centres spread over Australia and New Zealand. He balances his professional life with his passion for sport, holding the role as Head Coach for the NSW Waratahs Women team.

Listen to this conversation to:
 
- Gain an insight into Campbell’s family life growing up in Scotland;
- Be encouraged by his honest recount of the setbacks and personal challenges he has faced, and how these have helped shape the person he is today;
- Hear why he took on the challenge to grow women’s rugby;
- Learn more about the values and principles he strives to pass onto his children.

Campbell’s Investing for Life story will encourage you to learn from life’s setbacks, feel empowered to stand out from the crowd and pivot in response to challenges, and ensure you make choices that lead you down the right path into the future.

Follow Campbell at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbell-aitken-0631941/

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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In this open and insightful conversation, Investing for Life host Douglas Isles interviews Dr Bianca Ogden, Fund Manager at Platinum Asset Management.

Dr Bianca Ogden, MBio (Tübingen), PhD (University College London), has been the portfolio manager for the Platinum International Health Care Fund since 2007 and leads the healthcare sector team. After spending some time at Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis researching new HIV drugs, Bianca went on to complete a PhD at UCL. She then migrated to Australia and joined Johnson & Johnson as a molecular biologist, researching new drug targets in oncology.

Bianca embarked on a career change and joined Platinum as an investment analyst in 2003. Her rich knowledge base in molecular biology and first-hand insights into the pharmaceutical and biotech industry give her a unique ability to delve deeply into the fundamentals of healthcare companies and identify those with a solid foundation in scientific research.

Listen to this conversation to:
 
- Gain an insight into Bianca’s life as an only child growing up in Germany, and how her innate curiosity led her from the world of molecular biology to her role as a fund manager today;
- Be inspired by her determination to place herself in situations that challenged and grew her, and her perseverance to overcome setbacks along the way;
- Learn about the adjustments she has made over the past 15-20 years which have improved her outlook on life and paved the way for a brighter future.

Bianca’s Investing for Life story will encourage you to pursue your passions and push through uncomfortable seasons to reap the rewards on the other side. Bianca’s journey proves investing in good life choices upfront can deliver benefits in the second half.

Follow Bianca at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaogden/

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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In this honest and insightful conversation, host Douglas Isles interviews Catherine Robson, Chair @ Scale Investors.

Catherine worked as a financial adviser for over 20 years and has won numerous awards including Money Management Adviser of the Year, AFA Female Excellence in Advice and FPA Victorian CFP of the Year. Following the successful trade sale of the financial services business she founded, as Chair of Scale Investors, Catherine is now an active early-stage investor and passionate supporter of female founders.

Listen to this conversation to:

- Hear Catherine reflect on how her childhood experiences with money served as both a tension and a driver for her in developing a strong entrepreneurial spirit from a young age;
- Explore the temporary setbacks that ultimately led to her future successes;
- Delve into the catalyst for Catherine’s pivot point in her career – the moment that shaped a new path towards greater financial and career independence and satisfaction.

Catherine’s Investing for Life story is an inspiring one, where continuous learning through the first half of her career has helped her to make smart decisions in the longer term. In this way, she has not only found new purpose and clarity, but also empowered those around her as a result. 

Follow Catherine at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-robson-200a342a/

Learn more about Scale Investors here: https://scaleinvestors.com.au/

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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Launching the inaugural season of Investing for Life, host Douglas Isles at Platinum Asset Management interviews Jason Pellegrino, MD and CEO at Domain about the most critical career decisions he has made and why.

Prior to joining Domain from Google in 2018, Jason worked in several roles spanning Corporate Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions and Finance at Dakota Capital Partners, LEK Consulting, PepsiCo International and KPMG, leading him to his former position as Google’s Managing Director Australia and New Zealand and member of Google’s Asia-Pacific Regional Leadership Team.

Listen to this conversation to:

- Gain an insight into Jason’s family life and upbringing;
- Be drawn in by the raw and honest recount of the setbacks and career mistakes he has made along the way – and, importantly, how these have shaped the leader he is today;

- Learn why he pivoted his career, leaving Google to take up the role at Domain and how he continues to apply past learnings to inform future decisions.

Jason’s Investing for Life story will encourage you to keep challenging yourself and learning what motivates you, to help ensure this next stage of your career builds on the experiences of your journey to date. Follow Jason at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pellegrino-27723b/

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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Welcome to the first season of the Investing for Life podcast. In this brief episode, Platinum Asset Management’s Douglas Isles unpacks the thinking behind the podcast, shares his own personal journey and walks you through what to expect from forthcoming episodes.

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