Les Szekely
About Les Szekely
Les Szekely is a seasoned director and partner at Equity Venture Partners, with a strong background in tax law and venture capital. He has held various leadership roles in multiple companies and has extensive experience in investment management and transaction structuring.
Work at SiteMinder
Les Szekely has served as a Director at SiteMinder since 2006. He has been involved in the company's strategic decisions and growth initiatives for 18 years. SiteMinder is a leading cloud-based platform for hotels, enabling them to manage their online distribution and bookings efficiently. Szekely's role includes overseeing various operational aspects and contributing to the company's expansion in multiple overseas markets.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Les Szekely holds several key positions in various organizations. He is a Partner at Equity Venture Partners since 2014, focusing on venture capital investments. Additionally, he serves as a Director at Shippit, Rezdy, Bonjoro, and VenueNow, all located in Sydney, Australia. He also chairs the Board at SnapRevise in London and the Board at Microequities Asset Management. His responsibilities include overseeing investment strategies and guiding the direction of these companies.
Education and Expertise
Les Szekely studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law/Taxation from 1978 to 1980. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A. LL.B.) from the University of New South Wales, completed between 1971 and 1975. His educational background supports his extensive experience in tax consulting and venture capital investing.
Professional Background
Les Szekely has a diverse professional background. He worked at Deloitte as a Director in Tax Consulting from 2006 to 2009 and spent over 20 years as a partner at Horwaths. His experience includes structuring transactions and providing tax-related advice. He has also held leadership roles at various organizations, including the 40K Home Foundation and JCA NSW, where he served as Chairman of the Allocations Committee.
Achievements in Venture Capital
Les Szekely co-founded Equity Venture Partners in 2014, focusing on managing venture capital funds and syndicates. He has seed-funded and remains a director of Microequities and SiteMinder, both of which are publicly listed companies. His commitment to angel and venture capital investing has been a significant aspect of his career since leaving Deloitte.