Leadership

Koby Jones is the founder, AFSL Responsible Manager and Group Managing Director of The SILC Group. He is responsible for driving the growth of the business, setting strategic direction, risk management and business development activities of The SILC Group alongside the leadership team.

Prior to establishing The SILC Group, Koby enjoyed a highly successful career in global financial markets and private wealth management with major financial institutions Westpac Banking Corporation, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, National Australia Bank and Wilson HTM Investment Group.

He holds numerous qualifications including the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Course, Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Program, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Commercial Law, Finance) through Deakin University, Diploma in Financial Advising from the Securities Institute of Australia (now Kaplan Professional), and Advanced Certificate in Management Skills from RMIT; as well as having various industry certifications which include the Margin Lending Accreditation Program, Accredited Derivatives Adviser (Level 1), and Diploma of Financial Services from the Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA).

Koby is an active investor in alternative assets including venture capital, private equity, private credit and property development. He is also on the Board of Directors at the Northern Health Foundation, is a Director of the SILC Philanthropic Foundation, and is a member of Family Business Australia (FBA), the AICD and CPA Australia.

Michelle Tay is the Group Executive Director, AFSL Responsible Manager and Head of Group Services at The SILC Group. Her key responsibilities encompasses oversight of the company’s financial management, taxation and regulatory compliance, and operational risk management as well as investor relations and communication.

Michelle is an experienced banking and finance executive, with particular experience in syndicated corporate and structured financing, agency services and corporate management. During her tenure at the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, she managed a portfolio of large complex syndicated corporate and structured finance transactions across multiple industries and geographies. She also has extensive experience in business and corporate banking, property development financing and corporate management across all areas of business operations, financial management and taxation and regulatory compliance.

She holds various qualifications including the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course, Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) program, Masters of Applied Finance through the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (now KAPLAN Professional) and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) through Monash University.

She is Chairwoman of the SILC Philanthropic Foundation and is also a member of AICD, CPA Australia and Family Business Australia (FBA).

Camila Coelho is Manager, Portfolio Solutions at The SILC Group. Her main responsibilities include fund administration and operations, investor relations and communications. She is also responsible for internal project management.

Camila has almost 10 years of experience working with alternative investments, with a focus on real estate and loan portfolios. Her previous experience includes major independent asset management groups and securities companies in Brazil, where she was responsible for asset management, modelling, pricing, negotiation, and deal structuring. She also worked at Philip Morris International as part of the Latin America and Canada Operations Finance Team in Mexico.

Camila graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil.

James Hill is the Global Head of Technologies at The SILC Group, and spearheads the stakeholder engagement, product development, strategic initiatives and projects of our digital alternative assets investment platform. He is responsible for enhancing and revolutionising the way we collaborate and partner with investment managers, asset sponsors and wholesale investors through technology, innovation and product delivery.

James is an experienced senior executive with more than 20 years’ experience gained in pivotal technology and operational roles for large iconic companies such as iiNet, Asgard (Westpac), TSA (Telstra) as well as CEO & Chairman of IT consulting company Bluebox Solutions. More recently James was CEO of Ettle, which pioneered the very first ever wage payment using an Australian Dollar stablecoin on the blockchain.

James has a unique combination of C-suite executive experience and innovative technology start-up expertise. As a financial services and technology executive, James has led large teams and served on company Boards delivering operational strategy, project implementation, digital strategy, financial management and product development.

James holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Murdoch University.

Jas Kaur is the Head of Fund Accounting at The SILC Group, responsible for overseeing the financial accounting and operations functions of funds and investment entities. She plays a key role in driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across the business.

Jas is a seasoned accounting and finance executive with over 18 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and taxation across diverse industries. Prior to joining The SILC Group, she served as Chief Financial Officer and Responsible Manager at a leading wealth and funds management firm with $2.8 billion in assets under management, where she led financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management initiatives.

Jas is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountants (FCPA) and a registered Tax Agent. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Commerce, along with a Diploma in Business Finance. Committed to continuous learning, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Taxation Law at Curtin University to stay ahead of evolving tax regulations.

Jas combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, empowering businesses to achieve financial sustainability and growth through informed decision-making, operational excellence, and strong leadership.

Anthony Pesutto is the Head of Marketing and Strategic Communications at the SILC Group, where he leads initiatives to enhance brand visibility and communicate the firm’s capabilities to investors, fund manager partners and other key stakeholders. His role also includes cultivating strategic partnerships, strengthening industry networks and advocating for initiatives that drive positive change in the financial services sector.

With extensive experience in the funds management industry, Anthony’s background spans investment research, fund ratings, and marketing strategy. Prior to joining the SILC Group, he ran a private consultancy advising fund managers on product positioning, ratings and go-to-market strategies.

Anthony has held senior marketing as well as fund rating roles at prominent firms including Copia, Zenith Investment Partners, Legg Mason, Mercer (Funds Division), Lonsec and ANZ. His achievements include playing a pivotal role in rolling out five new fund manager partnerships at Copia, and helping establish Zenith’s managed accounts platform as one of the largest in Australia. At Legg Mason, he was part of the global senior marketing leadership team based in New York, contributing to the firm being named Australian Fund Manager of the Year in 2015 (Money Management).

Anthony holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics from the University of Melbourne.