BGS Community Business Breakfast - 2026 Australian Investment Landscape
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The Brisbane Grammar School Old Boys' Association warmly invites you to the BGS Community Business Breakfast – In Conversation with David Brown '95 and Simon Ranson '83, to be held on Wednesday 11 March at the prestigious Blackbird Brisbane.
Event details
Venue: Blackbird Brisbane
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 7.00am - 9.00am
Tickets
General Admission: $85 + booking fee
Young Old Boys (2018-2025): $65 + booking fee
Tickets include a hot breakfast with refreshments.
Lineup
David Brown '95
David Brown is a Managing Director at Pacific Equity Partners (PEP), one of Australasia’s leading private equity firms. David joined PEP in 2004 after a successful career in investment banking with J.P. Morgan, where he advised on major mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. At PEP, David has played a pivotal role in driving strategic investments and operational transformations across diverse sectors, including healthcare, industrials, and consumer services. David currently serves on the boards of several PEP portfolio businesses, including Magentus, and has overseen landmark deals that have shaped the private equity landscape in Australia and New Zealand. David received a PLD from Harvard Business School and first class honours degrees (BCom and LLB) from the University of Queensland where he was awarded a University Medal.
Simon Ranson '83
Simon Ranson is the Chairman of AsheMorgan and a member of its Investment Committee. Simon has over three decades of experience in law and investment banking, having advised on some of Australia’s most significant real estate transactions. Prior to his current role, Simon served as Vice Chairman and Head of Investment Banking for Australia & New Zealand at J.P. Morgan. During his tenure, he completed more than 60 transactions for real estate clients totalling $60 billion, advising leading Australian real estate groups including Goodman Group, Westfield, Charter Hall, Stockland, Dexus, and Mirvac. He retired from J.P. Morgan in 2022. Simon’s career began as a solicitor at Baker & McKenzie before transitioning to senior banking roles, including Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Real Estate Investment Banking at Citigroup. His expertise spans hostile takeovers, IPOs, capital raisings, and demergers. Outside of the boardroom, Simon is a macadamia farmer with properties in Bundaberg and Maryborough. Simon holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an Honours Degree in Law from the University of Queensland.
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