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Michael Cole
Chairman at
CHALLENGER DIVERSIFIED PROPERTY GROUP
Net worth: 264 776 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael John Cole is currently Chairman at Challenger Infrastructure Fund, Challenger Diversified Property Group, and Ironbark Capital Ltd. (Fund Distributor).
Former roles include Chairman at Platinum Asset Management Ltd. from 2007 to 2020, Chairman at SAS Trustee Corp.
from 2000 to 2007, Independent Chairman at Regal Partners Ltd. from 2022 to 2026, Director at New South Wales Treasury Corp., Director at Century Australia Investments Ltd., Executive Director & Vice President at Bankers Trust Australia Group, Non-Executive Director at Challenger Wine Trust from 2008 to 2011, Director at Aware Financial Services Australia Ltd., Director at IMB Ltd. (Australia), Independent Non-Executive Director at Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust from 2008 to 2009, Executive Director & Executive Vice President at Principal Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd., Director at Challenger Life CDI Nominees Pty Ltd., and Director at Ironbark Balanced Income Ltd. from 2002 to 2024.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of Sydney.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 100,000 ( 0.03% ) | 189 228 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Coventry Group Ltd.
 Coventry Group Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Imports and distributes industrial fasteners & engages in design, manufacture, distribution, installation and maintenance of lubrication and hydraulic fluid systems and hoses 0.25% | 2025-08-26 | 350,000 ( 0.25% ) | 75 548 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Cole active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CHALLENGER DIVERSIFIED PROPERTY GROUP | Chairman | - |
Challenger Infrastructure Fund
 Challenger Infrastructure Fund Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Family of Funds | Chairman | - |
Ironbark Capital Ltd. (Fund Distributor)
 Ironbark Capital Ltd. (Fund Distributor) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides funds management services. | Chairman | 2011-06-20 |
Former positions of Michael Cole
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| REGAL PARTNERS LIMITED | Chairman | 2026-05-27 |
| IRONBARK BALANCED INCOME LIMITED | Chairman | 2024-09-30 |
| L1 GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 2020-11-19 |
Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust
 Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Invests in retail property portfolio | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-21 |
SAS Trustee Corp.
 SAS Trustee Corp. Investment ManagersFinance STC is an active manager which aims to provide high quality superannuation services to members to maximize their superannuation benefits and to support the NSW Government in meeting its funding objective. The assets in the Pooled Fund are managed in accordance with State Super’s investment policies and risk management framework. | Chairman | - |
Training of Michael Cole
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
New South Wales Treasury Corp.
 New South Wales Treasury Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Operates as central financing authority for the state of new south wales | Government |
Century Australia Investments Ltd.
 Century Australia Investments Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Ironbark Capital Ltd.
 Ironbark Capital Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Platinum Asset Management Ltd.
 Platinum Asset Management Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides financial advices and investments in global equities | Miscellaneous |
Bankers Trust Australia Group
 Bankers Trust Australia Group Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Challenger Wine Trust
 Challenger Wine Trust Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invests in vineyard properties | Finance |
State Super Financial Services Australia Ltd.
 State Super Financial Services Australia Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial planning and fund management services | Finance |
SAS Trustee Corp.
SAS Trustee Corp. Investment ManagersFinance STC is an active manager which aims to provide high quality superannuation services to members to maximize their superannuation benefits and to support the NSW Government in meeting its funding objective. The assets in the Pooled Fund are managed in accordance with State Super’s investment policies and risk management framework. | Finance |
The University of Sydney
 The University of Sydney Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Challenger Infrastructure Fund
Challenger Infrastructure Fund Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Family of Funds | Finance |
IMB Ltd. (Australia)
 IMB Ltd. (Australia) Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Challenger Diversified Property Group
 Challenger Diversified Property Group Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Invests in office, retail and industrial properties | Finance |
Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust
Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Invests in retail property portfolio | Finance |
Ironbark Capital Ltd. (Fund Distributor)
Ironbark Capital Ltd. (Fund Distributor) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides funds management services. | Finance |
Principal Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd.
 Principal Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Challenger Life CDI Nominees Pty Ltd.
 Challenger Life CDI Nominees Pty Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Acts as a nominee/trust/depository | Finance |
Regal Partners Ltd.
 Regal Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
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