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Robert McConaghy
Chief Executive Officer at
Smarter Capital Pty Ltd.
Net worth: 114 083 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Robert Clyde McConaghy is the founder of Optima Boards Pty Ltd. Current roles include Managing Director at Smarter Capital Pty Ltd., Founding Director at the Institute for Economics & Peace, Independent Member of the Governors Board at Neuroscience Research Australia since 2013, Member of the Australian Institute of Co. Directors since 2000, and Member of The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom).
Former positions include Chairman at Chapman Eastway, Director at Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Infomedia Ltd. from 2013 to 2020, Non-Executive Director at Integrated Research Ltd. from 2011 to 2014, Founding Director at WMRC Plc, and Independent Non-Executive Director at Serko Ltd. from 2014 to 2025.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of South Australia.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SERKO LTD. 0.11% | 2025-08-28 | 133,003 ( 0.11% ) | 114 083 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Robert McConaghy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1999-12-31 |
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom)
 The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organisation that provides events, development courses, networking and expert advice | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-01-23 |
Smarter Capital Pty Ltd.
 Smarter Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as private equity and venture capital investment firm | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-01-23 |
Neuroscience Research Australia
 Neuroscience Research Australia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as neuroscience research institute | Director/Board Member | 2013-06-30 |
Institute for Economics & Peace
 Institute for Economics & Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides the economic value of peace | Director/Board Member | - |
Optima Boards Pty Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Robert McConaghy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SERKO LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2025-08-13 |
| INFOMEDIA | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-10 |
| INTEGRATED RESEARCH LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-31 |
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Training of Robert McConaghy
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Connections
59
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd.
 Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Finance |
Infomedia Ltd.
 Infomedia Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides DaaS and SaaS solutions that empowers the data-driven automotive ecosystem | Technology Services |
Integrated Research Ltd.
 Integrated Research Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and distributes performance monitoring and diagnostics software for business-critical IT infrastructure | Technology Services |
WMRC Plc
 WMRC Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Develops and supplies e-commerce solutions | Communications |
Cranfield University
 Cranfield University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of South Australia
 University of South Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Smarter Capital Pty Ltd.
Smarter Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as private equity and venture capital investment firm | Finance |
Serko Ltd.
 Serko Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online corporate travel booking and expense management software | Technology Services |
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom)
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organisation that provides events, development courses, networking and expert advice | Commercial Services |
Chapman Eastway
 Chapman Eastway Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and business advisory services | Commercial Services |
Institute for Economics & Peace
Institute for Economics & Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides the economic value of peace | Commercial Services |
Neuroscience Research Australia
Neuroscience Research Australia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as neuroscience research institute | Commercial Services |
Optima Boards Pty Ltd. |
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