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Our Leadership Portfolio

Chairman Perpetuity Capital Pty Ltd (responsible Manager and Key Person on the Australian Financial Services License)

Chairman Perma Funds Management Pty Ltd

Chairman Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd

Director (Non for profit) Asteroid Foundation, Luxemburg

Hussein Rifai
Executive Chairman, Founder

He is a Chairman and deal-driven investment professional with a strong track record of originating, structuring, and executing complex mid-market transactions.

His experience spans M&A, control investments, recapitalisations, special situations, and capital markets transactions, combining strategic judgment with hands-on execution.

He has led high-stakes negotiations, navigated distressed and time-critical situations, and deployed capital across multiple sectors and jurisdictions with speed and conviction. Known for commercial pragmatism and decisive leadership, he aligns capital, governance, and incentives to unlock value and close transactions efficiently.

He works directly with founders, boards, and investors to deliver certainty of outcome, disciplined risk-taking, and superior transaction execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Science Electrical Engineering (San Jose State University, San Jose, CA)
  • Masters Business Administration (University of Technology, Sydney, NSW)
  • Graduate Diploma Supply Chain Management (Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA)
  • Doctoral in Business Administration (London School of Management and Technology, London, UK)

Sector Experience

Financial and professional services, technology, healthcare and consumer products.

Chairman College Circle Creamery LLC

Managing Director Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd

Executive Director Hunter Bay Silica Pty Ltd

Pascal Gouel
Managing Partner

Pascal is a senior private equity and M&A deal maker with over 25 years’ experience executing operational turnarounds, organic growth strategies, and acquisition-led expansion across South America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. He has led complex cross-border transactions and post-merger integrations, consistently driving performance improvement, margin expansion, and scalable growth in founder-led, institutional, and carve-out situations.

He brings deep expertise in post-deal value creation, combining disciplined operating-model redesign with technology-enabled transformation. Pascal has hands-on experience deploying AI and Generative AI to automate core processes, enhance commercial and investment decision- making, and accelerate growth. He currently sits on multiple investment committees advising superannuation funds, technology funds, and other institutional investors, providing a practical, execution-focused perspective on capital deployment and risk.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (University of Sydney )
  • Masters of Engineering Management (University of Technology, Sydney)
  • Masters of Business Administration (University of New South Wales, Australian Graduate School of Management )

Sector Experience

Pharmaceuticals, aviation, food and beverage, Resources, financial services,, recruitment and talent management

Director Perpetuity Capital Advisory Pty Ltd

Perma Funds Management Pty Ltd

(Non-for-profit) The Wolper Hospital

Andrew Cohen
Investment director

Andrew is an experienced investment banker and deal maker with more than 30 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant, specialising in corporate advisory, investment banking, and transaction execution for Australian and international clients. As Managing Director of the advisory business, he leads complex transactions with a strong emphasis on financial, legal, tax, and commercial due diligence, risk allocation, and deal structuring.

He has advised on a broad range of transactions including initial public offerings, public and private capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and special situations across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Asia (including China), and Russia. He is regularly engaged by boards and shareholders on high-stakes transactions involving regulatory strategy, governance, and value protection.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours, Tax) (University of Cape Town)
  • Certificate of Theory of Accountancy (University of Cape Town, South Africa)

Sector Experience

Financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and mining and resources, consumer products, green energy

Director
Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd

Amanda Glaser
Head of Marketing

Amanda is a creative and design-led marketing specialist with extensive experience working across global markets, supporting professional services firms and growth businesses with internationally consistent, locally relevant brand and digital strategies. Her expertise spans brand identity, visual communication, website design, social media, and online marketing, with a strong focus on clarity, credibility, and commercial impact.

She advises Australian and international brands on end-to-end creative execution, including global brand systems, digital platforms, advertising campaigns, and content strategies. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and marketing teams across jurisdictions, Amanda helps build scalable brand identities, strengthen global brand awareness, and engage diverse audiences through thoughtful design, effective digital marketing, and a strong online presence.

Qualifications

  • Hotel Adminstrationa and Management, (Capital City College, London)
  • Social Media Marketing (University of Sydney)
  • Marketing Communications (University of Sydney)

Sector Experience

Consumer products, FMCG, creative direction, architecture, professional services, recruitment and talent management