Biographies

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Below are brief biographies of the principals of Bronte Capital Management

John Hempton - Chief Investment Officer

John Hempton has extensive experience in global markets with Platinum Asset Management - an Australian based global fund manager. John was the chief analyst for financial stocks globally and a partner in the business. A more extensive curriculum vitae can be found here.

Simon Maher - Chief Executive Officer

Simon Maher was the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Hydro - one of the most successful energy trading utilities in Australian history. During the eight years Simon ran Southern Hydro the equity value of the utility appreciated from approximately AUD100 million to AUD1 billion. A more extensive curriculum vitae can be found here.