Vasco has assembled a team with impressive credentials in the investment management industry with a significant track record of contributing to the successful growth of such businesses in Australia and internationally. The team is motivated to create a success of the Vasco business. The founding directors are significant shareholders in the business.
Craig Dunstan, Managing Director
Craig is a former Board Member of Asian Public Real Estate Association (APREA) and is currently chairman of Futurity Investment Group and a member of the Investment Committee, a non-executive director of Federated Investors Australia Services, and a non-executive director and Chair of the Investment Committee and People & Culture Committee of health insurer, Latrobe Health Services Limited.
Craig has a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce, a Masters of Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments and is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute.
Reg A. Bancroft, Non-Executive Director
Reg Bancroft enjoyed a long career with the UK insurer RSA in UK, Australia and Asia. Senior positions included General Manager of Royal Sun Alliance Global’s specialist international arm from 1991 followed by a period as a regional director for Commercial insurance from 1997. He moved to Korea in 2000 to set up a branch there. Retiring in 2002, Reg joined the Korean listed insurer Green Hwajae as Executive Vice Chairman until 2004 to participate in the company’s re-structure following a period of regulatory administration.
In 2005 Mr. Bancroft changed direction by joining Doran Capital Partners (“DCP”), a Korean-based privately-owned real estate investment management and advisory firm. As Managing Partner for Australia he built connections with Australia’s major Institutional and Pension Funds to promote the firm’s services and build a sourcing capability for property assets and capital. During this period he was an active participant in the International Capital Markets Division of the Property Council of Australia.
Mr. Bancroft was appointed Non-Executive Director of Vasco in July 2019.
Jonathan William Martin, Non-Executive Director
With over 20 years experience in the financial services industry, Jon commenced his career in 1986 when he acquires a SEAT trading license and worked as an institutional dealer with Bain Securities Limited. From 1988 to 1989 Jon was involved in the management and promotion of investment exhibitions and seminars for the BRW Group and then for the Australian Investment Magazine.
In 1990 he founded Motivo Creative Media which specializes in servicing the marketing communication needs of financial services clients and ASX listed companies.
Jon was appointed a non-executive director of MacarthurCook Investment Managers Limited in December 2001 and held this role until the acquisition of the company by ASX listed Local Telecom in May 2003. The MacarthurCook Group were specialist real estate investment managers and grew to manage $1.6b of assets.
Jon was appointed as a director of Vasco Investment Managers Limited in August 2009.
Alan Mollison, Chief Financial Officer
Alan has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Vasco, he served as a chief financial officer at ESSS Super, IOOF Funds Management, MLC Building Society and OAMPS Insurance Brokers.
Alan has also consulted into a variety of organisations of some size, including industry superannuation funds, large manufacturing clients and a multitude of other businesses.
Alan is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and is also a fellow of CPA Australia.
Caill Dunstan, Head of Operations
Caill joined Vasco in early 2023 as the Manager of Fund Services. With a solid foundation in project management, client relations, and marketing, Caill has integrated these skills into his new role as Head of Operations at Vasco.
Over his seven years in project management roles, Caill has demonstrated precision in leading projects, ensuring high-quality standards, and fostering strong client relationships. The certificates in business, leadership, and management as well as being RG146 qualified underscore Caill’s commitment to continuous professional development, enhancing expertise to drive success.
As Head of Operations, Caill works across the business and manages client relationships, marketing, event management and technology whilst fulfilling a range of governance roles.