Finding the Front

Our special guest is one of Australia’s legendary stock pickers, Mr David Paradice AO, the founder of Paradice Investment Management.   The Paradice Investment Management team manage a phenomenal amount of money - around $17 billion in assets under management. Its namesake founder, David Paradice AO, is so passionate about his craft. In this deep dive, David shares his experiences on just about everything from growing up in Scone in the Hunter region, boarding school, trying to find a job, how he made his way into the public markets, building a funds management business, his team, his love of picking stocks and the small cap sector, meeting with management, doing the work and how there is no “short cut” and his current views on the markets. He also shares his thoughts on why he learns from Warren Buffett but doesn't follow him - they have their own way of doing things including going out and picking the stocks, doing the numbers, working out if something is cheap or expensive and then having a real crack at it! Plus we hear first-hand about his love of giving back, the game of Polo, including meeting the Queen and of course, family.  Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:03 - Tales from growing up on a 150 acre farm just outside of Scone, NSW 10:37 - Paradice's first role as a research analyst at a stock broker, investing through the 1987 crash 15:38 - The pressure of managing others people’s money 17:59 - Paradice's five-year stint managing small caps at Mercantile Mutual/ING Group + Why company visits are not a chore 19:34 - Why Paradice decided to go out on his own despite the knock backs 23:09 - The super funds that have supported Paradice IM + How the Paradice team's culture has evolved over time 27:17 - What company visits reveal to stock pickers and analysts + Why Paradice wants to take inspiration from Warren Buffett but not follow him 30:33 - Why Paradice respects businesses and funds who cap their returns + Is managing too much money a bad thing? 33:21 - Should portfolio managers be generalists or sector specialists? 36:12 - How Paradice and his team approached the 2008 GFC + how they make a decision on when and what to deploy cash into 42:39 - 'Part of the skill is sticking to the right stocks so that your performance doesn't get belted during the bad times' 44:40 - A good investment can be expensive - but if they grow at 30-40%, it's warranted 46:26 - Receiving the Order of Australia for philanthropic services 48:50 - How Paradice's selection of funds has grown over time + Why doing the work, even at the earliest hours, is what makes the difference  51:28 - Current market views: Trump, Musk, China, growth, commodities, themes 57:32 - Commodities, threats with AI, gold, bitcoin, silver 1:01:53 - Working with Geoff Wilson's Future Generation, supporting the Taronga Zoo Foundation, and other charitable pursuits 1:06:01 - Health, work and life balance, trust, love of polo, teamwork, the Queen To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here   Paradice Investment Management This material represents only the views of David Paradice and is not intended, and may not, represent the views of Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 64 090 148 619, AFSL No. 224158)(Paradice) or any of its investment teams. The information is of a general nature only and was current only at the time of initial discussion.  This material (or contribution to it) is not intended to constitute advertising or advice (including legal, tax or investment advice or security recommendation) of any kind. Where this includes reference to securities, Paradice may have a relevant interest in securities mentioned therein. Returns are not guaranteed by any person and reference to past performance is not an indicator of future performance.   You should consider your own needs and objectives and consult with a licensed financial adviser.  The information and opinions contained herein are not necessarily all-inclusive and, as such, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any assumption contained herein and no responsibility arising for errors and omissions (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence) is accepted by Paradice, its officers, employees or agents. 

Our special guest for this Ep is Jennifer Westacott AO and what a conversation it is – an inspiring story of one of Australia’s leading women. After growing up in public housing in a troubled family environment, Jennifer became (amongst lots more) Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia for some 12 years, Non-Exec Director of Wesfarmers, Chair of Future Generation Global, the first female Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Board Member of energy company ATCO Australia and Co-Patron of Pride in Diversity. Over her journey Jennifer provides her first hand insights into the housing shortage in Australia, her views on Corporate Australia, meeting Donald Trump and when he was President and other international leaders, the role of the Private Sector and her views on WA as an economic power house of Australia including her take on policies making mining difficult. She discusses energy supply and her role with ATCO. She also provides her highly qualified perspective on Tertiary education and where it goes next, and the building of the new airport and city in Western Sydney (which she Chairs) which is a game changer for Australia. Jennifer was awarded a Centenary Medal and an Order of Australia. This really is an inspiring story with a national perspective. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

For all those who love property and seek some insight into the property development sector and current property market - look no further. Our special guest for this brand new episode is Nathan Blackburne, the Managing Director of one of Australia’s leading property developers Cedar Woods Properties that was established way back in 1987. Nathan is a leader in his field. He comes from a family upbringing steeped in property history and his national journey to his current role, including 17 years in Melbourne and some 23 years with Cedar Woods provides some very valuable insights. Nathan shares his perspective on the opportunities but also the challenges of Australia’s property market. There are some such excellent takeaways.  To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

In this fantastic new episode of Euroz Hartleys Finding the Front we have a very special guest, Dr Nina Webster, the CEO & MD of clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Dimerix (ASX:DXB). Nina has more than 30 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and has a wonderful story of starting out as a trainee lab technician to working hard, building her knowledge base through some serious education (including a PhD) and extending herself in her career roles, to becoming a leader of a company, Dimerix, that is working to improve the lives of patients globally with inflammatory diseases such as the fast growing and well known kidney disease. This is a fascinating insight into the nature of biotech companies, their growth path and their challenges. Nina speaks so well and reflects on her journey so far with many insights and takeaways on her experiences and the biotech industry as a whole. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

In this episode we are very lucky to have a Managing Director and a leader in mining giant Rio Tinto, and a Non-Executive Director gold miner Northern Star, join the show. Marnie Finlayson is truly a leader in the field she loves – mining - and what a story this is! Her journey, from being just out of school doing the hard yards shovelling 12 hours a day under the crusher on the Sons of Gwalia mine to being the Managing Director of Rio’s Battery Materials business really is something. Moving around Australia as a metallurgist gaining experience across a range of commodities including iron ore, base metals, diamonds and coal is just the start. Overlay this with being General Manager for Port Maintenance for Rio Tinto Iron Ore, General Manager Operations for Dampier Salt and Serbia Country Head for Rio Tinto responsible for their Jadar deposit in Western Serbia provides some hugely valuable insights into building a career in mining, leadership, being part of a team, her challenges and the difficult decisions, and her deep insights across the mining sector including her global lithium views and understanding. Marnie speaks so well and provides an inspiring showcase for women in mining and makes for seriously compelling listening. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

Our special guest for this Episode is Simon Lawson the MD of Spartan Resources. “Walking the path of opportunity”, “drilling like you are going to go out of business tomorrow, drill like you absolutely NEED to make that discovery” or “challenge the accepted” are narratives that apply to this fantastic story. Simon was born on the South Island of NZ, eventually achieved a Masters in Science majoring in Geology then carved out a career in the Mining industry of WA. His journey includes household names like Jubilee Mines, Silver Lake and Northern Star forming the fabric of why he is highly regarded as a hunter of gold and the way he approaches his leadership role today. This is a story that is driven by a passion and love of what he does for a living. Lots of takeaways for those who also love the Mining industry and being a part of it. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

Our special guest on this episode is Brandon Munro, the Executive Chair and MD of listed Uranium development company, Bannerman Energy. Brandon is a corporate lawyer by profession who has built an entrepreneurial career that developed into a passion and leadership in the field of mining, in the country of Namibia in southern Africa, in the commodity of Uranium. Brandon was born in South Africa but moved to Australia when he was very young, his family background is fascinating when you see where he has ended up (eg. amongst other things Brandon co-authored the Namibian Mining Charter). Brandon has deep insights into the world of Uranium and Nuclear Power. We talk about the impacts of the Fukushima earthquake on the nuclear industry and the long journey back to the current standing and the future possibilities for Uranium. As a side note, Brandon was also the Captain of the Prague Cricket Club, leading them to a trifecta of trophies in the Czech/Eastern European League! A great conversation with many takeaways. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

What an opportunity we have in this episode to have a captivating chat with veteran exploration and mining legend Dr Mark Bennett, the founding MD and CEO of huge success story Sirius Resources which was acquired by IGO for $1.8 billion dollars in 2015. Mark is now the Executive Chair of the follow on company from Sirius, S2 Resources. Mark has an enviable exploration track record of finding mineral deposits and building mines but what a background story he has. He grew up in Birmingham in the West Midlands region of England eventually arriving in Australia on the slight chance of a job in geology with Western Mining Corporation. Well the rest is history with Mark, amongst other things, making massive company making discoveries like the Thunderbox gold discovery and the Nova-Bollinger nickel copper deposit. In recognition of his amazing achievements Mark was twice awarded the prestigious AMEC Prospector of the Year in 2002 and then again over 10 years later in 2013 which says it all. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here   Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here

Explore the journey of Mick Caratti, from coal mining town upbringing to key founding member of Lycopodium. Learn about his resilience, survival during a cyclone, and evolution in the engineering industry. Discover insights on client-centric fee structures, quality focus, and long-term market trends in battery minerals. Hear about his passion for car racing and target rallying, and gain advice on embracing opportunities and perseverance in career.

Mr Robert Scott, MD and CEO of Wesfarmers shares his insights on topics like moving schools, winning a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics, teamwork, leading Rowing Australia, career progression, work-life balance, data utilization in retail, Wesfarmers' entry into the lithium market, and learning and development advice.