About
Michael Ryan is the Managing Director at Northcape Capital Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia. He leads the firm’s strategic direction and oversees its fund management business, which primarily serves wholesale and institutional clients. Under his leadership, Northcape Capital has expanded its reach through partnerships such as the recent alliance with Warakirri Asset Management, reinforcing the firm’s focus on delivering high-quality investment outcomes.
With a career spanning several decades, Michael Ryan has held senior roles in leading financial institutions, contributing extensive expertise in managing listed equities portfolios both in Australia and internationally. At Northcape, the investment emphasis is on Australian, global, and emerging market equities, employing a disciplined, risk-conscious approach that prioritizes robust, well-capitalized companies across various sectors while avoiding leverage and structurally challenged businesses.
Ryan’s professional background reflects broad experience and deep sector knowledge, particularly in equity funds management. He is recognized within the industry for fostering strong client relationships and implementing strategies that generate consistent, value-added returns. His ongoing contributions have helped position Northcape Capital as a trusted name in institutional equities management throughout Australia and beyond.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcape Capital | Managing Director | Jan 2018 to Present | — | 
| Northcape Capital | Risk and Compliance Manager | Jul 2011 to Jan 2018 | — | 
| Northcape Capital | Operations Manager | Jan 2005 to Jun 2011 | — | 
| Mundakal Consulting Pty Ltd | Owner | Jan 2004 to Present | — | 
| National Australia Bank | Business Solutions Manager | Jul 2000 to Mar 2004 | — | 
| Lend Lease Investment Management | Operations Manager, Chief Information Officer | Dec 1997 to Jun 2000 | — | 
| Legal & General | Investment Administration Manager | Apr 1994 to Dec 1997 | — | 
| Macquarie Group | Development Support Manager | Jun 1987 to Mar 1994 | — | 
| Sun Alliance Insurance | Senior programmer | Jan 1984 to Jun 1987 | — | 
| University of Technology, Sydney | Research Assistant | Jun 1983 to Dec 1983 | — | 
Education
Securities Institute of Australia
Grad Dip, Applied Finance and Investment
1989 — 1991
University of Technology Sydney
B.App. Sci, Comp Sci, Economics
1982 — 1985
Others at Northcape Capital PTY LTD (8)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| CCameron Robson | Senior Analyst | Melbourne, Australia | 
| Responsible Investment Analyst | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| Equity Analyst | Sydney, Australia | |
| Portfolio Manager | Australia | |
| Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia | |
| WWendy Herringer | Portfolio Manager | London, United Kingdom |