Ray Neill
About Ray Neill
Ray Neill is the Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, Australia, overseeing infrastructure mergers and acquisitions in the Asia Pacific region. He has extensive experience in investment analysis and execution, with a background in engineering and finance.
Education and Expertise
Ray Neill holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland, which he earned from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he acquired a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and financial analysis, enabling a comprehensive approach to investment management.
Professional Background
Ray Neill's professional career spans multiple industries and roles. He began at Campbell Arnott's as a Manufacturing Team Leader from 2002 to 2004 in Brisbane, Australia. He then transitioned to a Senior Consultant role at Booz Allen Hamilton, serving from 2005 to 2007. Following this, from 2007 to 2010, he worked as a Senior Analyst at Babcock & Brown. These diverse positions provided him extensive experience in strategy consulting, analysis, and leadership.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Since March 2010, Ray Neill has been with Brookfield Asset Management, currently serving as Managing Director based in Sydney, Australia. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing infrastructure mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Australia, focusing on origination, investment analysis, and execution. His responsibilities extend across the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
Previous Experience at Prime Infrastructure
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Ray Neill worked in the investment group at Prime Infrastructure. His transition to Brookfield followed the company's acquisition of Prime Infrastructure, signifying the continuation of his focus on infrastructure investments.
Brookfield Asset Management Overview
Brookfield Asset Management operates across more than 30 countries globally with a 120-year heritage. The firm specializes in managing long-life, high-quality assets and businesses in various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, private equity, and credit. Its comprehensive approach to asset management ensures sustained value creation for stakeholders.