Andrew Buxton
Managing Director and Co-FounderAndrew Buxton began his career in the quarry and asphalt industry. From 1974 to 1988 Andrew was Co-Managing Director of the Associated Quarries and Asphalts Group. Andrew diversified into property development and in 1995 founded MAB Corporation with Michael Buxton. He has over 20 years experience in the property industry and is also the Managing Director of MAB Corporation.
Michael Buxton AM
Co-FounderMichael Buxton has over 40 years of experience in the property industry that commenced with property management and sales in his family's business, JR Buxton Pty Ltd. In 1976, Michael co-founded Becton Corporation and as Joint Managing Director built the company into one of the most successful property investment and development companies in Melbourne. At the end of 1994, Michael sold his interest in Becton Corporation and in 1995 founded MAB Corporation with his brother Andrew. Michael is also Executive Director of MAB Corporation.
Nicholas Gray B.Sc AAPI, MRICS
General Manager InvestmentsA leader at MAB for the past 19 years, Nick understands how to successfully navigate the ebbs and flows of the property industry.
Instrumental in creating MAB’s Funds Management business, he has also developed the platform to support MAB’s extensive USA investments and established an enviable reputation for meeting or exceeding forecast returns.
With more than four decades of experience across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, Nick is a respected leader. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science (Estate Management) and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Australian Property Institute; ASIC PS 146 Compliant.
Ben Perry
General Counsel and Company SecretaryCommencing at MAB in 2011, Ben is an integral advisor providing strategic legal advice, risk mitigation and internal governance support.
With seven years private practice specialising in property, commercial law, litigation and four years General Counsel of a national publicly listed company, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and industry expertise to MAB.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws, Advance Diploma of Science and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
// Management Team
Nicholas Vicary B.Com CA
Finance ManagerNick manages the financial accounting, reporting and modelling of all properties within MAB Funds Management trust portfolios and has 15 years’ experience in accounting with the last 8 in the property industry. Nick has also worked as an Audit Manager with Deloitte in their Perth and Melbourne offices and Peet Limited as Project Accounting Manager, looking after the projects in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Angus Anderson
Accountant & Compliance OfficerAngus assists with financial accounting, reporting, modelling and compliance for MAB Funds trusts. Angus has 6 years of accounting experience, having held accounting roles within the health sector prior to joining MAB in 2018.
// Compliance Committee
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, the Responsible Entity has established a Compliance Committee in respect of the Scheme. A majority of the members of the Compliance Committee are independent of the Responsible Entity. The Compliance Committee Charter governs the operation of the Compliance Committee. Members of the Compliance Committee have duties imposed upon them by section 601JD of the Corporation Act and applicable ASIC policy. These duties include assisting the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) in carrying out surveillance checks of the Responsible Entity or Scheme pursuant to the Corporations Act.
Independent members of the Compliance Committee are:
Bleddyn Gambold
Bleddyn has over thirty years’ experience in funds management gained in Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Australia. From 1983 to 1990 he worked for the Bank of Bermuda in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong specialising in the provision of Custody, Fund Accounting and Unit Registry Services. In 1990 he joined LGT Asset Management in Hong Kong (which later became INVESCO) as Director, Client Administration with responsibility for LGT’s fund operations and institutional client servicing in Asia. In 1997 he transferred to LGT Australia with responsibility for that company’s Australian operations. In 2003 Bleddyn co-founded Columbus Investment Services, an independent Responsible Entity and Trustee business licenced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). He left Columbus Investment Services in 2014.
Bleddyn currently sits on two other Compliance Committees and is independent chairman, director and responsible manager for Sydney based fund management companies licenced by ASIC. Bleddyn has a BA (Hons) degree in Accountancy and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Phillip Adamcewicz
Phillip Adamcewicz is a successful Entrepreneur and a Wealth & Business Advisor. He has over 23 years’ experience in the Investment and Financial Industry. He began his professional career working for Royal & Sun Alliance Funds Management in 1995 and since then has worked for other large groups, such as Perpetual & Royal Bank of Canada.
After gaining experience as a Fund Manager and Share Market Trader, Phillip attained his own Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and Australian Credit Licence (ACL). In 2011, he established his own Financial Services Company, the A2Z Financial Group.
Phillip has many qualifications achieving a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Financial Services and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgages. He is a Tax Agent, Mortgage Adviser, Financial Planner, Corporate Accountant, Business Consultant and Property Developer.