Steve Jarrott joined Warakirri in 2019 as Portfolio Manager of the Diversified Agriculture Fund. Steve is one of Australia’s leading Agricultural investment professionals with a decade of high-quality experience as Portfolio Manager with Westchester, the agriculture investment arm of the US based TIAA-Nuveen Group, the world’s largest farmland investment manager. Steve is highly skilled in investment strategy and asset allocation, deal origination and negotiations, valuation and analysis, portfolio management, governance, risk management and ESG programs. Steve holds a Bachelor of Agriculture and Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment and maintains an active personal interest in agriculture via his family farm in New South Wales.

Conor joined Warakirri in 2012 and has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Conor is responsible for client management and business development across Warakirri’s institutional client base, both domestically and overseas. In addition Conor is chair of the Warakirri Investment Committee where he is actively involved in client portfolio asset allocation decisions as well as investment manager due diligence. Conor also has a long standing involvement with Warakirri’s not-for-profit client base.  Prior to joining Warakirri, Conor spent close to 10 years working for Bank of Ireland Asset Management across a variety of roles in both Melbourne and Dublin. Conor holds a Master of Science in Investment & Treasury and a Bachelor of Business Studies (Finance, Honours), both from Dublin City University. In addition, Conor is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Adrian Goonan joined Warakirri in 2008 and was appointed to his current role as Investment Director – Agriculture in 2023 after 12 years as CEO of Warakirri Cropping.

Adrian is responsible for overseeing Warakirri’s Cropping and Diversified Agriculture businesses as well as leading the development of new investment strategies and opportunities. Adrian’s background and blend of professional experience is across three main areas: Project Management, Funds Management and Agriculture (particularly agricultural investments). Adrian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Project Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.