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With over 15 years of experience spanning investment banking and private equity, Nithan brings clarity, precision, and decisive action to every engagement. Starting his career at Merrill Lynch in the Investment Banking division, he developed deep expertise in financial analysis, modelling, and structuring. After further honing his skills in Venture Capital and Private Equity, Nithan founded The Eights to leverage his extensive industry knowledge, broad networks, and strategic vision. He actively drives deal origination and execution across sectors such as resources, technology, property, and retail.
Director – SPC
Director – Parkview
Director – Hullbot
M.App.Fin. (Macquarie University)
B.Comm. (The University of Sydney)
Adrianna brings a global outlook and strategic approach to operations and communications. With an international educational background encompassing Microbiology, Psychology, and Bioethics, she transitioned seamlessly into corporate leadership roles in Canada. Adrianna has quickly established herself as a strategic partner, leading stakeholder engagement and internal communications, while driving operational efficiency and strategic project coordination. At The Eights, Adrianna's thoughtful and proactive approach ensures clarity, efficiency, and strategic alignment across operations and communications.
Tom offers meticulous analytical capabilities and strategic insight, backed by over 5 years in investment banking and private equity. His experience encompasses advising and investing across infrastructure, industrials, professional services, technology, tourism, and healthcare sectors. Tom is adept at managing complex financial engagements, consistently delivering precise and impactful outcomes. His detail-oriented mindset and structured analysis ensure The Eights remains focused on clear, strategic execution and achieving meaningful results.
Parin's analytical strength and structured thinking underpin her role as an Analyst. Beginning her career at Macquarie Bank's Investment Banking team, she refined her financial modelling, analysis, and strategic structuring skills through roles at a specialist M&A investment bank and FTI Consulting. Parin has worked extensively in natural resources, property, defence, and financial sectors, bringing a rigorous approach and clear strategic insight to complex transactions across Australia and New Zealand. She also actively contributes to initiatives like the Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) and conservation efforts in Costa Rica.
Zina is a seasoned legal advisor specialising in complex finance and restructuring transactions, particularly within the non-bank lending space. As a partner at Hamilton Locke, Zina advises funds, asset managers, and non-bank lenders on structured finance, hybrid transactions, secondary trades, and special situation investments. Her experience includes advising major banks, syndicates, and public companies in significant financial restructurings and turnarounds across Australia and Asia. Zina's comprehensive international experience includes senior roles at Herbert Smith Freehills and Allen & Overy. She holds qualifications in law, finance, and turnaround management from UNSW, the College of Law Sydney, and BPP London.
LL.B. (UNSW) | B.Comm. (Finance) (UNSW) | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (College of Law, Sydney) | Qualified Lawyer Transfer Test (BPP, London) | Diploma in Turnaround Management (UTS) (currently completing)
Dr. King has an extensive track record in the natural resources sector, bringing decades of strategic and operational experience. As a founder and director of notable ventures including Sapex Ltd, Gas2Grid Ltd, and Eastern Star Gas Ltd, Dr. King has demonstrated strategic leadership and commercial acumen. His previous executive roles include Managing Director of North Flinders Mines Ltd and CEO roles at Beach Petroleum and Claremont Petroleum. He serves as non-executive Chairman of several listed companies, underpinning his commitment to governance and strategic oversight. Dr. King holds a PhD and is a Fellow of several prestigious Australian professional institutes.
PhD | MSc | FAusIMM | FAICD
Andrew is a highly experienced corporate advisor with over 30 years as a chartered accountant specialising in investment banking and corporate advisory services. His expertise covers initial public offerings, capital raisings, mergers, acquisitions, and comprehensive corporate advisory assignments across multiple international markets. Andrew has engaged extensively with company boards, navigating complex commercial transactions and governance issues. As a co-founder of Inteq Limited and a partner at Perpetuity Capital Pty Ltd, he provides strategic direction and oversight to diverse enterprises, including serving as a non-executive director of The Wolper Jewish Hospital.
B.Comm. (Accountancy and Taxation) (University of Cape Town)
With over 15 years of experience spanning investment banking and private equity, Nithan brings clarity, precision, and decisive action to every engagement. Starting his career at Merrill Lynch in the Investment Banking division, he developed deep expertise in financial analysis, modelling, and structuring. After further honing his skills in Venture Capital and Private Equity, Nithan founded The Eights to leverage his extensive industry knowledge, broad networks, and strategic vision. He actively drives deal origination and execution across sectors such as resources, technology, property, and retail.
Director – SPC
Director – Parkview
Director – Hullbot
M.App.Fin. (Macquarie University)
B.Comm. (The University of Sydney)
Adrianna brings a global outlook and strategic approach to operations and communications. With an international educational background encompassing Microbiology, Psychology, and Bioethics, she transitioned seamlessly into corporate leadership roles in Canada. Adrianna has quickly established herself as a strategic partner, leading stakeholder engagement and internal communications, while driving operational efficiency and strategic project coordination. At The Eights, Adrianna's thoughtful and proactive approach ensures clarity, efficiency, and strategic alignment across operations and communications.
Tom offers meticulous analytical capabilities and strategic insight, backed by over 5 years in investment banking and private equity. His experience encompasses advising and investing across infrastructure, industrials, professional services, technology, tourism, and healthcare sectors. Tom is adept at managing complex financial engagements, consistently delivering precise and impactful outcomes. His detail-oriented mindset and structured analysis ensure The Eights remains focused on clear, strategic execution and achieving meaningful results.
Parin's analytical strength and structured thinking underpin her role as an Analyst. Beginning her career at Macquarie Bank's Investment Banking team, she refined her financial modelling, analysis, and strategic structuring skills through roles at a specialist M&A investment bank and FTI Consulting. Parin has worked extensively in natural resources, property, defence, and financial sectors, bringing a rigorous approach and clear strategic insight to complex transactions across Australia and New Zealand. She also actively contributes to initiatives like the Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) and conservation efforts in Costa Rica.
Zina is a seasoned legal advisor specialising in complex finance and restructuring transactions, particularly within the non-bank lending space. As a partner at Hamilton Locke, Zina advises funds, asset managers, and non-bank lenders on structured finance, hybrid transactions, secondary trades, and special situation investments. Her experience includes advising major banks, syndicates, and public companies in significant financial restructurings and turnarounds across Australia and Asia. Zina's comprehensive international experience includes senior roles at Herbert Smith Freehills and Allen & Overy. She holds qualifications in law, finance, and turnaround management from UNSW, the College of Law Sydney, and BPP London.
LL.B. (UNSW) | B.Comm. (Finance) (UNSW) | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (College of Law, Sydney) | Qualified Lawyer Transfer Test (BPP, London) | Diploma in Turnaround Management (UTS) (currently completing)
Dr. King has an extensive track record in the natural resources sector, bringing decades of strategic and operational experience. As a founder and director of notable ventures including Sapex Ltd, Gas2Grid Ltd, and Eastern Star Gas Ltd, Dr. King has demonstrated strategic leadership and commercial acumen. His previous executive roles include Managing Director of North Flinders Mines Ltd and CEO roles at Beach Petroleum and Claremont Petroleum. He serves as non-executive Chairman of several listed companies, underpinning his commitment to governance and strategic oversight. Dr. King holds a PhD and is a Fellow of several prestigious Australian professional institutes.
PhD | MSc | FAusIMM | FAICD
Andrew is a highly experienced corporate advisor with over 30 years as a chartered accountant specialising in investment banking and corporate advisory services. His expertise covers initial public offerings, capital raisings, mergers, acquisitions, and comprehensive corporate advisory assignments across multiple international markets. Andrew has engaged extensively with company boards, navigating complex commercial transactions and governance issues. As a co-founder of Inteq Limited and a partner at Perpetuity Capital Pty Ltd, he provides strategic direction and oversight to diverse enterprises, including serving as a non-executive director of The Wolper Jewish Hospital.
B.Comm. (Accountancy and Taxation) (University of Cape Town)
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