Darren Reed

Darren Reed is the Head of Business Development and Distribution at FiftyOne Capital, an alternative asset manager in Perth, Western Australia. Recognized as the Best Emerging Manager in the Australian and Asian Hedge Fund Awards for 2019, FiftyOne Capital offers HNW and Family Office investors access to co-investment opportunities in fast-growing companies and manages the Progressive Global Fund, a long/short equities fund focused on minimizing downside risk while delivering strong returns.

In his role, Darren has overseen a remarkable increase in returns, with combined investments yielding over 70% since the fund's inception in 2018. His educational background includes studies at Maritzburg College and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Throughout his career, Darren has held key positions at various organizations, including roles as an Assistant Coach at Palmyra Rugby Union Club, Director at Cygnet Proprietary Trading, Derivatives Trader at Genesis Proprietary Trading Pty Ltd, Head of Trading at Eight Investment Partners, Trader at Propex Derivatives, and roles in Institutional Equity Sales at Pareto Capital and Hartleys.