Guiding
 the Future

The Genesis team is a diverse group of seasoned investors and operators.

Investment & 
Operating Team

Chris is a Co-Founder & Managing Director of Genesis and has 15+ years of consulting and private equity experience. Prior to Genesis, he was a Partner and member of the Investment Committee at Crescent Capital Partners and a Principal at Bain Capital. Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.
Chris Yoo

Founder & Managing Director

Michael is a Co-Founder & Managing Director of Genesis and an experienced healthcare investor. Prior to founding Genesis, he was a senior investment professional at Crescent Capital Partners. Michael began his career at Bain & Co., and is a qualified medical doctor. He is also a published contributor to the field of stem-cell research.
Dr. Michael Caristo

Founder & Managing Director

Michael is the Managing Director - Finance & Operations at Genesis and has 22+ years of financial services and private equity experience. Prior to Genesis, Michael was CFO at Crescent Capital Partners, and a Director at EY in their Financial Services Assurance division. Michael is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong.
Michael Garcia

Managing Director - Finance & Operations

James has been with Genesis since 2019 and leads our Origination function. He has over 15 years of investment management experience with roles at both Macquarie Bank and Liverpool Partners. James holds a Bachelor of Business (USC), and a Master of Finance (Distinction) (UNSW).
James Hamlin

Managing Director - Origination

Susie is the Managing Director (Portfolio) at Genesis. Prior to joining Genesis, she held leadership roles as CEO, Founder and in the ASX C-Suite. Susie began her career at BCG and has extensive advisory experience. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
Susie Sugden

Managing Director - Portfolio

Ashton is a Managing Director in the Investment Team at Genesis and joined the team in 2018. Prior to Genesis, Ashton was at Liverpool Partners, a lower-mid market investment firm. Ashton graduated with a degree in Engineering (hounours) from UNSW.
Ashton Tay

Managing Director

Tara is an Associate Director at Genesis. Prior to this she was a management consultant at Bain & Company, and has worked across the Healthcare, Financial Services, and NFP/Charity sectors. Tara holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney. She received Honours (First Class) in Health Economics for her work on the early-childhood determinants of adulthood outcomes and has published papers in this field.
Tara Hariharan

Associate Director

Thuy is an Investment Manager at Genesis Capital. Thuy has 10 years of experience in healthcare investing and operations across investment banking, private equity, and high-growth healthcare start-ups. Thuy had worked at Morgan Stanley and Crescent Capital Partners, before scaling Harrison-AI in various executive roles, prior to joining Genesis Capital. Thuy holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) from the University of Sydney.
Thuy Thai

Investment Manager

Ashleigh has been with Genesis since 2020 and is the Finance Manager at Genesis. Prior to Genesis, she worked for 4 years at Hg Capital in London - a specialist investor focused on software and service businesses. During this time, Ashleigh was part of the Portfolio & Client Relations team, gaining experience in funds management, investor relations, fundraising, financial reporting business exits. Before this she spent 5 years in A&A at Deloitte, focusing on the financial services sector. Ashleigh holds a Bachelor of Commerce from ANU, majoring in Accounting and Finance, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Member of AANZ).
Ashleigh Lascelles

Finance Manager

Joseph joined Genesis Capital in November 2022. Prior to joining, he held roles in investment banking at 333 Capital and restructuring at KordaMentha. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics, Finance) and Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics, Psychology) from the University of Sydney and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Joseph Kozera

Senior Associate

Laura joined the Genesis team in 2022. Prior to this she worked as a strategy consultant at Monitor Deloitte, primarily for healthcare and public sector clients. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney, majoring in finance, commercial law and pharmacology. Laura has been working across both the life sciences and healthcare services businesses at Genesis.
Laura Parmegiani

Senior Associate

Mackenzie is an experienced private equity executive and joined the Genesis team in 2019. He holds a Master of Finance from UNSW and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) from UTS.
Mackenzie Jones

Senior Associate

Calvin is an Associate at Genesis, and has been a part of the team since October 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Advanced Studies (Data Science) from the University of Sydney.
Calvin Lam

Associate

Paul joined Genesis Capital in 2025. He was most recently an associate at Stanton Road Partners, where he advised private equity clients on M&A transactions across the healthcare, consumer and financial services sectors. Prior to this, he spent a year at Grant Samuel. Paul holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) from the University of Sydney.
Paul Han

Associate

Elaine is an Associate in the investment team, specialising in healthcare investments and portfolio value creation. Prior to joining Genesis, she was a manager at Bain & Company, where she advised corporate and private equity clients on strategy, commercial due diligence and operational improvement across the healthcare sector. Elaine is passionate about working with management teams to unlock growth opportunities and drive value creation plans that deliver long-term outcomes.
Elaine Yan

Associate

Shaun is an Analyst at Genesis, and has been a part of the team since March 2023. He is studying a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and Biotechnology (Medical Biotechnology) at the University of Technology Sydney.
Shaun Lonstein

Analyst

Fergal is a Data Analyst at Genesis, joining the team in June 2024. He was previously a data analyst at KPMG in Ireland before moving to Sydney at the start of 2024. He graduated with a Masters in Social Science Research from Queen's University Belfast in 2021.
Fergal Dillon

Data Analyst

Nathan Green brings a wealth of operating and investment leadership to his role at Genesis Capital as Operating Partner. He draws on extensive experience growing and managing real-world businesses — especially within “real assets” and operating companies — to support portfolio companies and help scale operations. His background combines direct investment acumen with hands-on operational oversight, making him a bridge between strategic capital and operational excellence.
Nathan Green

Operating Partner

Ben Wang serves as Head of Technology at Genesis Capital, where he drives the firm’s tech strategy and infrastructure — powering their investment operations and portfolio oversight across healthcare ventures. With responsibility for all technical architecture and digital tools, he ensures Genesis stays agile, secure, and data-driven. His leadership underpins the firm’s ability to scale operations and support its ambitions in healthcare investment across Australia and New Zealand.
Ben Wang

Head of Technology

James is the Head of Data & AI at Genesis, with over 20 years of experience in Technology, Data and AI. Prior to Genesis, he led Data Engineering for St Vincent’s Health Australia, driving AI adoption and governance. Using Advanced Analytics & AI solutions, he has created Workforce Optimisation & Revenue Generation solutions for Healthcare and other industries.
James Owen

Head of Data and AI

Corinne joined the Genesis team in 2018. She has previously worked in professional services at Deloitte and most recently ran and operated her own successful business. Corinne brings a wealth of business management experience to our team.
Corinne Salem

Office Manager

Justina Simes Joined the team in 2025. A career Executive Assistant, Justina has extensive experience supporting executives across the Private Equity and Investment Banking sectors in the UK and more recently worked at The Australasian Investor Relations Association in Sydney. Justina holds a Diploma in Investor Relations.
Justina Simes

Executive Assistant

Board Representatives & Advisors

David is a corporate lawyer by training, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. He has spent more than 30 years working in corporate advisory roles advising Australian and international organisations on all forms of M&A, capital raising, restructuring and growth. David has founded or co-founded a number of businesses, including Nudie Juices, ecommerce logistics software business ShippingEasy Inc., and the independent advisory & investment firm Lexicon Partners, where he has been the Founding Principal since 2001. David is the Chairman of nib Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF) and General Home Care Holdings Pty Ltd. He is a Non-Executive Director of General Medical Holdings Pty Ltd. Previously, David was the Chairman of Network TEN Holdings Limited, Ordermentum Pty Ltd, and a Non-Executive Director on the Global Board of the non-profit High Resolves Limited.
David Gordon

Chair - Genesis Capital

Greg Hunt holds honorary professorships at the University of Melbourne's Medicine, Dentistry, Health Services, and Business faculties. He is the Chair of the Advisory Council for the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University, offering advice in innovation, leadership, health, and environment sectors. A former Australian Cabinet Minister, Greg served across three major portfolios for almost nine years, including Health, Industry, Innovation & Science, and the Environment. Notably, as Health Minister, he managed Australia’s COVID-19 response and established telehealth in Medicare. He played pivotal roles in launching the Australian Space Agency, the Emissions Reduction Fund, the $1 billion Reef Trust, and was recognized as the Best Minister in the World in 2016 for his environmental efforts. With over 20 years as the Federal Member for Flinders, Greg's extensive background encompasses roles in the Howard Government, senior advisory positions, and tenure at McKinsey & Co, specializing in telecommunications and government reform. A Fulbright Scholar, Greg earned his Masters from Yale University and a First Class Honours in Law from the University of Melbourne. He has been recognized for his debating prowess, and is known for his charitable marathon and walking feats. Greg resides on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula with his family.
Hon. Greg Hunt

Senior Advisor

Ian Maynard is the non-executive chair of Australian Health & Therapy Group, DPN Casa Capace, Australian Christian Churches (ACC) Review Group, a director of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Alliance and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Business School Advisory Board. Ian is Principal of Maynards Consulting Group, advising as a business and executive coach, specialising in leadership and organisational development. Previously, as Deputy CEO for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Ian was responsible for rolling out the NDIS from trial sites to a full national scheme. Ian’s more than 20 years of executive experience spans the public and private sectors in Australia and New Zealand, most recently as Deputy CEO, National Disability Insurance Agency, Director General Queensland Health, CEO Queensland Public Service Commission, CEO Queensland Urban Utilities. Ian holds a B.Sc. with first class honours in Chemistry (UQ) and is a graduate of the INSEAD Advancement Management and AICD Company Director programs.
Ian Maynard

Chair - AHTG

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