About Us

Executive Director — Ross A. Illingworth

Mr Ross A. Illingworth is the Executive Director and Responsible Officer of Kingfisher Capital Partners. With over 35 years of experience in the investment industry, Mr Illingworth is a seasoned and trusted advisor known for his disciplined approach and commitment to long-term value creation.

He also served on several investment committees for charities, foundations, and endowments, where his deep experience and prudent judgment continue to guide long-term financial stewardship.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resources) from Deakin University (formerly Victoria College)
  • Graduate Member and scholarship recipient of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
  • Member of the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA)
  • Master Practitioner Member of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) – Member No. 556463
  • Investment Company Accreditation, The Association of Investment Companies, London

Mr Illingworth and Colonial Nominees Proprietary Limited are registered Tax Agents with the Tax Practitioners Board, authorised to provide tax (financial) advice services:

  • Corporate Registration No. 26189956
  • Individual Registration No. 26195458

Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP)

  • Appointed by The Hon Jane Hume, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Digital Economy. Minister for Women’s Economic Security in 2022
  • Reappointed by The Hon Stephen Jones MP, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services in 2024

Experience

  • Council Member and former Director of The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation Limited
  • Chairman of Body Corporate [2024] + Committee of Management 488 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria [Owners Corp Plan No.614237U] [2018 to Present]
  • Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Citi Smith Barney - now Morgan Stanley Australia [2005-2009]
  • Member of the Appeals Tribunal for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2013 to February 2024

Board and Committees

Mr Illingworth has held numerous board and committee roles including:

  • Carnbrea & Co Limited
  • MyState Limited
  • Equity Trustees Limited
  • The Rock Building Society Limited
  • The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation
  • The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation Ltd
  • Arthritis Victoria (Musculoskeletal Health Australia)
  • Melbourne Opera

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