Bruce Wookey

Dynamic leader with expertise in international transaction management and strategic planning, successfully transforming corporate finance at HSBC Australia. Demonstrated ability in organizational transformation and compliance, driving significant capital raisings and advisory mandates. Notable achievements include leading a $320 million valuation project in aerospace and defense.

• Transformed and sold Pie Face Group, preserving stakeholder value and enabling business growth under new ownership.
• Leader of teams which founded or successfully transformed eight enterprises.
• Successfully negotiated and executed a $320 million sale of a 50% interest in Burswood Casino.
• Raised $150 million in equity for Resource Pacific Limited, transforming its shareholder base and enabling a subsequent $350 million raise and premium takeover.
• Re-established and grew Cartesian Capital’s business after spinning out from HSBC, retaining key clients and team members.
• Led global capital raisings and strategic transactions across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• CRM & Project Management Tools (MS Teams, Highrise, DropBox, Zoom AI)
• AI Applications (Coursiv AI, Moody’ Analytics, Gartner webinars)
• Operational experience with many accounting packages including Xero, MYOB and other larger enterprise packages.

• Praised for strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence, diligence, and integrity.
• Recognized for diverse, longstanding industry experience and ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Described as hardworking, collaborative, and committed to stakeholder outcomes.
• Commended for communication, listening, and advisory skills, as well as empathetic and respectful approach.
• Noted for thoroughness, honesty, and relentless pursuit of optimal solutions.

• Master of Business Administration, Melbourne University, Melbourne, 12/31/90
• Graduate Diploma – Banking & Finance, Securities Institute of Australia, Melbourne, 12/31/86
• Graduate Diploma – Associate, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Melbourne, 12/31/81
• Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting), Footscray Institute of Technology/Victoria University, 12/31/78
• Higher School Certificate, Melbourne Boys High School, 12/31/75
• Lead Lecturer, FINSIA, Post Graduate Diploma Banking & Finance, 01/01/87 to 12/31/90
• Visiting Fellow/Lecturer, Macquarie University, Master of Finance, 01/01/90 to 12/31/91
• Advisory Board Member, Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) Urgent Issues Group, 01/01/91 to 12/31/95
• Ongoing professional learning with Melbourne Business School, AICD, Advisory Board Centre, AMGC, Gartner, Moody’s Analytics, Latrobe University
• AI Active Campaign Course, Coursiv AI, completion date: 09/30/25
• Advanced Excel proficiency course, Udemy, completion date: 10/31/25
• Member, AICD ASX Chair Mentoring Selection Committee, 01/01/25 to Current

• Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), 0028012, 1994
• Certified Chair, The Advisory Board Centre (ABC), 2024
• Approved Advisor, The Advisory Board Centre, 2018
• Senior Fellow, Financial Institute & Securities Institute of Australia (FINSIA), 1996
• Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, 2001
• Member, Australian Stock Exchange (prior to listing), 1994
• Member, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), 2022
• CASA Certifications, Remote Pilot License, Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate, 2024
• Volunteer Certifications, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Working with Children Check, 2024

• Williamstown, VIC
• Kangaroo Valley, NSW

• Chair & Executive/Managing Partner Director, TCA Capital and TAP Advisory, 01/01/07 to Current, Founding Lead Independent Director of a global fund that grew to AUM USD 1.5 Billion over four funds (wound up in 2023) as recently transitioned to Merchant Banking Activities. Recently announced culmination of a 5-year roll-up project of Aerospace & Defence companies to be listed on Nasdaq at a valuation of USD 320 million in mid-2026. Member Compliance and Audit Committees.
• Founder, Cartesian Capital Group, 01/01/00 to Current, Founder of Cartesian with the support of HSBC, growing advisory and Capital Markets activities to raise an average of $90 million p.a. Recently sold AFSL regulated portion of this business, and limiting future activities. Chair of Compliance, Audit and Origination Committees.
• Non-Executive Director, Pie Face Group of Companies, 01/01/18 to 12/31/22, Initially appointed to an existing Board by the main shareholder and largest lender (TCA) following receivership as a non-Executive Director. Ultimately assumed a more “hands on” operational role to transform and ultimately sell the business. Member of Audit Committee.
• Head of Corporate Finance, HSBC Australia, 01/01/97 to 12/31/00, Hired (by my former CNWSA London Director) to transform the Corporate Finance, Advisory and Capital Markets business. Chaired Compliance and Origination Committees. Transformed advisory and capital raisings offerings to align with HSBC’s global expertise and client base.
• Executive Director, Head of Equity Capital Markets, County NatWest Securities Australia, 01/01/95 to 12/31/00, Moved to Sydney from Melbourne to establish a new Corporate Advisory business, successfully leading many large land-mark capital raisings and advisory mandates. Member of Compliance and Originations Committees.
• Executive Director, Head of Equity Research, County NatWest Securities Australia, 01/01/86 to 12/31/95, Founding Director of CNWSA (antecedent of Citibank/Salomon Smith Barney in Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of NatWest, leading the establishing of a top-ranked research team of over 50 professional staff as CNWSA grew to become the largest sharebroker in Australia by turnover and profitability.
• Senior Analyst, Potter Partners, 01/01/81 to 12/31/86, Initially undertook research of ASX companies in the Automotive, Chemicals and Engineering sectors. Over time graduated to become the top-ranked analyst covering the larger Building Materials and Diversified Conglomerates sectors.
• Senior Auditor and Advisory Principal, Chartered Accounting, 01/01/76 to 12/31/81, Commenced my professional career with Coopers & Lybrand (antecedent of Price Waterhouse Coopers) as an auditor initially reviewing subsidiaries of ASX listed companies focused on mining, banking, financial services, transport and agricultural and livestock production.
• Operations and Facility Management, Bunnings, 01/01/16 to 12/31/24, Worked with Complex and Operations Managers across Bunnings larger warehouse complexes on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Melbourne’s Western suburbs, predominantly on the future leader’s program in Sydney and with Coordinators across Builders/Tools/Hardware and Timber and Service Desk/Hire Shop.