Stephen Ian Johnston

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

North Asset Management LLP (North) is an independent alternative asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2002 by George E. Papamarkakis. North manages hedge funds, real estate funds, discretionary mandates and CDOs. Their flagship is the North MaxQ Macro Fund.

Nikko Asset Management New Zealand Ltd. (Nikko AM NZ) is a fund management firm headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Tyndall Investment Management (New Zealand) Ltd. and New Zealand Guardian Trust Funds Management. They changed their name to Nikko Asset Management New Zealand in 2014. The firm is a subsidiary of Nikko Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309, ADR: SUTNY) in Japan. Nikko AM NZ provides investment solutions to a range of clients which includes KiwiSaver schemes, retail investors, corporates, superannuation schemes, charities and group companies Vero, Asteron and Guardian Trust.

CP2 Group Ltd. (CP2) is an independent specialist infrastructure investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Sally Holloway, Peter Doherty and Greg Hosking in 1997 as Capital Partners Pty Ltd. Until 2008. CP2 provides investment advice to a client base of sovereign, pension and other long-term focused funds.

Argo Capital Management Ltd. (Argo) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of ACMH Ltd. in Cayman Islands. The firm was founded by Andreas Rialas in 2000. Headquartered in London, Argo provides asset management services to high net-worth clients.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (GS-Asia) is the Hong Kong-based brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd., ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1984, GS-Asia provides market insight, risk management and execution services to institutional clients which includes asset managers, hedge funds, banks and brokerages, pensions, endowments and foundations, corporations, and governments.

ClearBridge Investments Ltd. (Investment Management) (ClearBridge-IM) is the Australia-based boutique fund management division of ClearBridge Investments Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Richard Elmslie and Nick Langley in 2006 as RARE Infrastructure Ltd. Headquartered in Sydney, ClearBridge-IM provides a range of investment management services to investors globally. ClearBridge Investments is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI).

Part of ASX Ltd., ASX Clearing Corp. Ltd. is a company based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company was founded in 1999. The CEO is Dominic J. Stevens.

Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand, Inc., also known as INFINZ, is a member-based industry body for professionals involved in wholesale finance and capital markets. The non-profit company is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization aims to promote excellence and integrity in these fields through education, networking, and advocacy.

Craigs Investment Partners Ltd. is an independent brokerage firm headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand. The firm was founded in 1984 and provides New Zealand and international institutional clients an in-depth local perspective with global market insights to deliver effective trading and exceptional execution.

Milford Funds Ltd. provides investment services. The company was founded on August 3, 2007 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Part of ASX Ltd., ASX Clear Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides clearing house services.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is a leading Child and Youth Development Charity that empowers young people to succeed and overcome life's obstacles. The private company is based in North Shore, New Zealand. The foundation's goal is to help every child realize that they have the potential to overcome any obstacle. The foundation offers youth development programs that significantly benefit the youth population by providing a better education, enhanced employment opportunities, and higher self-esteem. Kiwi Tahi is an early intervention and prevention program that focuses on 8-12-year-olds who are considered highly vulnerable due to risk factors. Jenny Stiles has been the CEO of the New Zealander company since 2017.

Coretex Ltd. provides fleet management technology solutions. Its solutions allow transport operators to optimize every aspect of their business. The firm's customers include the cold chain, transport and logistics industries. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Milford Australia Pty Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2014 and is a subsidiary of Milford Asset Management Ltd. in New Zealand. Milford Australia manages funds and provides investment solutions to Australian investors and advisers.

Milford Asset Management (Private Equity) (Milford Asset Mgnt) is a private equity firm founded in 2003. The firm is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Evidentia Group Pty Ltd. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company was founded by Troy Swann, Peter Smith. Peter Smith has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Pearson Plc, Faethm Pty Ltd. is a fast-growth and uniquely positioned SaaS platform that serves as the world's data source for analyzing the impact of external trends on the workforce. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company blends proprietary analytics with client data to predict the effects of emerging technologies on jobs, companies, industries, locations, and economies. Faethm's AI platform, launched in 2017, is already utilized by over 100 leading companies and governments across 21 industries and 25 countries. The company was founded in 2016 by Carolyn Colley. Faethm was acquired by Pearson Plc on September 07, 2021.

Oasis Fund Management Ltd. is a private company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, that acts as a trustee.

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.