Spring FG Leadership Series - Kate Thorley

Top 5 Insights into Listed Investment Companies


With much anticipation, we welcome Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Asset Management, Kate Thorley.

LICs provide investors with a simplified way to build a diversified equities portfolio or add diversification to an existing portfolio. But with an array of options, how do investors navigate the markets and select the right LICs to suit their investing style?

In this instalment, Kate delves into the topic ‘Top five insights into listed investment companies’.

About the speaker:

Kate Thorley has more than 10 years’ experience in the fund’s management industry and more than 15 years of financial accounting and corporate governance experience.

Kate is the Chief Executive Officer of Wilson Asset Management (WAM) Capital, WAM Leaders, WAM Research, WAM Active, WAM Microcap, Century Australia and Future Generation Investment Company. Kate is also the Company Secretary of WAM Capital and Future Generation Global Investment Company. Wilson Asset Management is responsible for over $2 billion in shareholder capital on behalf of more than 55,000 retail investors. The Future Generation companies provide more than $5.0 million in annual donations to non-profits focused on children at risk and youth mental health.

Kate has previously worked in London and Dublin for over six years as an Accountant for a finance outsourcing company and a private investment company. She is a Certified Public Accountant and obtained a CSA Certificate in Governance Practice and Administration.