The end point comes when Anton is in hospital overnight and another woman turns up by his bedside "with eyes only for Anton". David is also . If theres a physical tussle over the South China Sea, its not going to affect our facilities. David is also the founder and Chairman of the CSS Foundation, which is focused on supporting vulnerable parents and children in Australia, Russia, and the Philippines. Its interesting how that has come full circle. But the reality is that our investments have never been touched by any of these political instabilities and I think thats a credit to the regulatory regimes. In 2010, David founded Equis Funds Group, Asia-Pacifics largest independent infrastructure private equity manager. His work has included regulatory advice, project delivery advice, and transactional advice. Ive always worked long hours and that hasnt changed. David Russell, Equis Funds Group CEO, said, This year Equis expanded our renewable energy investments in both India and Japan, and added two major projects in the Philippines. I think that helps people remain human in this business. People say that Asia is developing, but their frameworks are far more developed than those in Europe. Co-Founder, Managing Director. Secondly, hierarchical environments create ceilings and politics. But to get to a certain point you have to think forward and consider all the paths and possibilities. He covers the Asia Pacific region and is based in Singapore. MELPOMENE: How has it been different at Equis? Those who want to work 9 to 5 will be successful in certain types of careers, but what we do here requires a lot of hard work. Equis is actively pursuing infrastructure development and investment across the Asia-Pacific region, with a primary focus on Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Now more than ever, players rightly see themselves as multi-faceted entrepreneurs, and seek ways to leverage their brands in everything from real estate to venture capital. Marsh, a former Macquarie Group executive who joinedEquisin2014, isnt the only partner at the renewablesfundwho has splashed on his real estate dreams in recent months. An army of builders is carrying out a $5.9 million upgrade at the heritage property, famously owned (not once, but twice) by former Test cricketer Shane Warne. DAVID: Definitely. Were a lot happier not only making money but also making a difference. 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DAVID: When we first set up Equis, foreign investors wanted to talk about China and India, and they weren't focused on markets like Thailand and the Philippines. And you find that project developers tend to be more risk seeking, so its better to have someone whos more risk averse to balance their decision-making. We think in 5 years, it will revolutionise utility-scale power and in 10 years, it may completely revolutionise power. Called the Lady E, it's available to charter for a cool $767,840 a week. She managed a renewable energy portfolio of over 625MW in Australia, sat on the board of Avertas Waste to Energy as well as managed transport and social infrastructure projects. Marshs spending spree only came to light after he settled on his Mosman purchase of a 1940s house on waterfront reserve in Clifton Gardens from the Rosenthal family. They used to work at Macquarie. Search. It was during that painful life phase that Kahn had an idea: taking beautiful food left over from her events business and using it to feed people in need. Hartford, Connecticut, United States. As the CEO and Chairman, David grew Equis Energy to become Asia-Pacifics largest renewable energy generator. Consequat id porta nibh. The firm focuses on the development, construction, ownership and operation of energy, including renewable and hybrid (gas and renewable) systems, bioenergy and waste processing, and waste recovery infrastructure, across Asia Pacific. A good thing, no doubt. Alberici starts on Monday. They said that if youre willing to build the facility, were willing to buy that power from you at a fixed price for 20 or 25 years, and that gave us a lot of confidence. Founder and leader David Russell got a yellow Lamborghini; his brother Tim, a personalized orange Porsche. But most importantly, if you want to be successful, youll have to work hard. Equis Energy , AsiaPacific's largest renewable energy IPP, has been awarded a contract by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs' Bureau of Energy (BOE) to develop a 70.2 MW solar project in Chiayi County's Yizhu Township. DAVID: They worked hard. He has delivered assets in Europe, Middle East and Australia. Copyright 2023 Brighton Grammar School. These governments need to grow and theyre putting in place very stable regulatory regimes. 1 George Street #23-03 One George Street, Singapore 049145 Tel: +65 6220 0040 In Equis, all the senior people feel like theyre involved in the decision-making process and in terms of remuneration, its a meritocracy here. David Russell earned his B.F.A. People hear about all these guys making so much money and they fear that its because theyre doing something theyre not supposed to be doing. The former ABC chief economics editor is writing a book for Hardie Grant, Rewrite the Story. Share Your Design Ideas, New JerseysMurphy Defends $10 Billion Rainy Day Fund as States Economy Slows, This Week in Crypto: Ukraine War, Marathon Digital, FTX, CEO/Partner/Co-Founder, Equis Funds Group. What: Equis is focused on the development, construction, ownership and operation of energy, including renewable and hybrid (gas and renewable) systems, bioenergy and waste processing, and waste recovery infrastructure assets. The Tailem Bend Solar Project will be one of the lowest cost solar projects in Australia. He led Equis development of solar, wind, biomass and waste infrastructure projects in Japan before returning to Australia in 2021. in Painting/ Art History from the University of Tulsa. David graduated from their alma mater, Monash University and is currently based in Singapore, Central Singapore. Equis Funds Group CEO 2010 Equis Energy Director Equis Managing Director Education He studied Law/Economics at Monash University and worked as an energy and utilities lawyer with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington and with Minter Ellison in Melbourne. DAVID: Thats the million-dollar question. MELPOMENE: Has ownership changed your motivation towards work? DAVID: Yes, and theyve gone down a certain path that they may not even be aware of until they eventually just take it too far in trying to make money. Snowy Hydro has agreed to purchase 100% of the power produced from the Tailem Bend Solar Project for at least 22 years. David Russell VZIO stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading Celebrity food writer Melissa Leong and chef Kylie Kwong are relegated to the inside cover, alongside Jimmy Barnes. Russell also chairs Equis Foundation and CSS Foundation, and plans to open a Russian community centre to support disabled and foster children and their parents. Weve surprised the market with our growth, which now outstrips our previous employer, and you start to see a lot of these old relationships coming back. Will His AI Plans Be Any Different? Vincenzo has over 15 years experience with renewable energy infrastructure projects, specialized in solar and BESS project development and construction. Like the Mosman house, Marshs purchase on the Noosa waterfront is also expected to be a rebuild, withDA plans for a rebuild already lodged with Noosa Council. Prior to joining Equis, he was the Head of Trading and Wholesale Markets at Goldwind Australia. David Russell who has made his fortune as the cofounder of Singapore-based private equity group Equis has been spending time aboard the impressive vessel with his family. MELPOMENE: Steve Jobs said that you can only connect the dots looking backwardsis that true of your experiences? Photo: Domain. The Tailem Bend Solar Project and Collinsville North Solar Project will: The Tailem Bend Solar Project and Collinsville North Solar Project will be two of Australias lowest cost solar generation projects and will contribute low cost solar power and new jobs into regional communities. But there are a number of governments that came up with programmes to encourage investments in renewable energy. Snowy Hydro is a leading integrated energy business in Australia which currently owns and operates 5,500MW of generation capacity across Australia, including the iconic 4,100MW Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme. Does Joo Chiat Need Another Italian Joint? Vignesh has over 7 years experience in infrastructure investment and development across Asia. We acknowledge that our school is on the Country of the people of the Kulin Nations. David is a Managing Director of Equis and has 28 years of infrastructure and private equity experience. When I started out of university, my peer group worked really hard and they were more dedicated. Monash University. Representatives for the Catholic Church and Pell did not return calls and emails on Thursday. DAVID: The level at which you can supply renewable energy into the grid is actually quite highfor example, Germany is at around 50% now and theyre targeting 100%. Marshssplurgefollows the US$5 billion sale of renewable energy firm Equis Energy to US fund Global Infrastructure Partners in January, billed in financial media as the largestrenewable energy generation acquisition in history. In 2011, David established Equis Energy. Apparently Pell was flanked by a number of priests. So by removing the glass ceiling, we dont lose our senior people as we grow. In the Philippines, Equis commissioned a 30 MW solar project in Leyte and a 54 MW wind project in Rizal, as well as two solar projects in Japans Hiroshima and Hyogo prefectures with total generation capacity of 21.4 MW. For the guys underneath me, there were only so many senior positions available and it created frustration for those competing for it. We care about delivering the best outcomes for our stakeholders and our collective experience allows us to develop high quality projects. Business isnt as aggressive as its been dramatised to be. Outside of work, its important to be approachable and to talk to people, grab a beer with them, and let them know that I shouldnt be treated differently. Chris Wright is Asia editor. MELPOMENE: Have you ever been forced to rethink your life? Damian has 23 years of infrastructure investment experience, with over 17 years experience in Asia Pacific, and has completed over AUD$ 27 billion of transactions across various sectors including renewable and conventional energy, telecommunications, waste, greenfield development, PPPs, and transportation. Its important to humble yourself. David Russell Kahn is frank in the book, telling a painful story about a former American boyfriend she calls Anton whom she dated after her marriage broke down. Now, the pendulum has swung from us being very quiet about our growth, to people asking questions because were the largest renewable energy developer in Asia. David Russell Investments, Australia & New Zealand Equis since 2010 Over 28 years of Asia-Pacific infrastructure investment and advisory experience, having raised and invested over US$5bn of equity for Asian private equity She wasnt joking. When the money cleared, the partners of Equis went shopping to celebrate. DAVID: As I became more senior in Macquarie, I thought that I was breaking through the politics and creating more autonomy for myself, when in fact I was just extending my network of relations within the organisation. The leafy streets of Brighton are mostly quiet, except at one of the suburbs most famous residences, Melville, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom single-level Middle Crescent mansion. When I stepped out on my own, the thing that surprised me the most was that a lot of my relationships were premised on the basis that I was quite senior at Macquarie.