Graeme McKellar

Graeme McKellar is a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor specializing in providing strategic finance advice, facilitating business growth, and preparing businesses for sale. He currently leads IFL Ventures, a division within InterFinancial focusing on supporting IP-rich SMEs. With a background in corporate environments, Graeme has held senior management roles in notable companies like Downer, Otraco, and iSolutions. His expertise spans project assurance, technology strategy development, and business case formulation for growth initiatives.

Prior to his current role, Graeme co-founded a growth advisory firm in South Africa and later collaborated with a listed investment bank for managing Microsoft's multi-million-dollar investment program in software technology businesses. He is adept in M&A transactions, having led negotiations and due diligence for business sales to listed Australian entities.

Graeme McKellar's impressive educational background includes certifications in Private Equity from the London Business School, Mergers and Acquisitions from Harvard University, and a Certified Chair in Advisory Boards from the Advisory Board Centre. He also holds a Graduate certificate from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has pursued studies in Innovation Management, Business, E-Commerce, and Business Computing from various institutions.

With a diverse career journey that began in Australia in 2012, Graeme leverages his prior experience in South Africa encompassing business management and IT. He specializes in advising investors, investment funds, and corporate finance organizations on transactions related to technology firms, particularly those in software. His interests lie in growth strategies, acquisitions, and providing tailored solutions to entrepreneurs and business owners.