Ryan Hillas is the Founder & Executive Director of Blackowl Group, focusing on Wholesale Funds, Capital Funding, Investments, and Green Projects in Australasia and the Middle East. With vast experience and a strong global network, he emphasizes compliance, frameworks, and skilled personnel to secure local and international capital solutions. Ryan collaborates with institutions, investors, and stakeholders, leveraging his operational expertise and relationships to close deals. He enjoys sports, serves on numerous boards, is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is dedicated to advancing Blackowl Group’s global strategy.

Geoffrey Schuhkraft is a strategic leader with over 40 years of experience in politics, entertainment, and sports management. He excels in multilateral negotiations, strategic planning, and implementing new ideas for personal and business growth. Geoffrey was appointed Senior Advisor Middle East Relations Trade and Investment Queensland in late 2014 to utilize his government, business, and strategic relationships for the benefit of Queensland companies through partnerships with local entities. Geoffrey is extremely well connected within government and business circles and through many years operating successful international businesses has developed a global outlook and a thorough understanding of the corporate world.

Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Skilled in Conveyancing, Business Relationship Management, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Management. Strong consulting professional with a Diploma of Financial Services (Conveyancing) focused on Business Studies/Conveyancing from RMIT University.

A successful executive with over 25 years’ experience in banking and financial services both in Australia and offshore. Experienced in strategy formulation and execution, business management, sales management, and people leadership. A generalist background with sound understanding of marketing, product development, legal and compliance supported by a MBA. Governance and directorship skills through GAICD and memberships. Specialist knowledge and demonstrable capability in distribution.

Peter is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law with a deep personal understanding of business and legal issues: experience that enables him to provide specialised advice on growing, acquiring, selling and restructuring businesses. His focus is on ensuring the commercial success of his clients. Peter’s approach is informed by over 3 decades of experience working in senior executive roles: C
level roles in public companies, a national law firm, insolvency practitioner, a venture capitalist and as a strategic advisor to Melbourne research institute and SMEs. He has also served as a director on public and private companies.

Marcus Tan is an experienced consultant with extensive expertise in international finance and strategic consulting. He identified a growing disparity between traditional wealth services and the intricate challenges encountered by high-net-worth individuals and rapidly expanding businesses. The solution was not merely incremental enhancements, but rather a complete redefinition of what genuine partnership entails.

Mark has over 14 years’ experience in multiple aspects of finance, specialising in Funds Management, Investment Advice and Analysis. Mark plays a critical role in the operation and management of Baillie Funds Management business and provides advice to high-net-worth investors on managed funds and securities. With a deep passion for and extensive project history in renewable and green funding projects, along with a variety of uniquely and successfully structured investment opportunities, Mark brings a unique firsthand experience to his work across Blackowl Groups projects. Mark strives to achieve superior long-term investment returns by actively managing targeted investments.

Before establishing Clyne Partners, James amassed a wealth of experience in the world of the large multinational chartered accounting firm. While it gave him a deep understanding of business and compliance and the principles of client service, it also provided him with the perspective to recognize its shortcomings. James saw the opportunity to establish a fresh new philosophy in Chartered Accounting that revolved around the provision of up-to-the-minute services, allowing clients to make accurate decisions on business strategy. James brings extraordinary energy and insight into every client challenge and his dedicated interest in accounting and taxation obligations creates a relationship with clients that goes beyond what is expected from today’s professional services.