Meet our people

Pamela Michalowski

Title: Associate Director, Taxation Division, Corporate Affairs Group
Joined Macquarie: 2004

Pam joined Macquarie from the Tax team at Bear Stearns and Co Inc, having also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Pam's role involves her in all the taxation aspects of Macquarie's businesses and acquisitions. Recently, she assisted the Treasury and Commodities Group on their acquisition of Cook Inlet Energy Supply, a US energy marketing and trading business.

Pamela graduated from the University of New South Wales in Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce.

“I joined Macquarie because of the opportunity it gave me to work in a fast growing region of a dynamic and exciting organization. Macquarie stands out from other financial organizations because of its “freedom within boundaries” philosophy that allows people to be entrepreneurial and take ownership of their role. Everyday is so different.”.

Gerhard Naude

Title: Chief Operating Officer - US Mortgages, Banking and Securtization Group
Joined Macquarie: 2001

Gerhard joined Macquarie in 2001 as a project manager for the Australian mortgages business having previously worked as an IT Project Management Consultant. After being promoted to Associate Director in 2002, and heading up all projects within the Australian Securitized Lending business, Gerhard transferred to the US office in Memphis in 2003 as Chief Financial Officer. In 2005, Gerhard was promoted to Chief Operating Officer overseeing the US mortgages business operations.

Gerhard graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and is a chartered accountant.

“As an employer of choice, Macquarie provides multiple unique opportunities to grow, prosper and be successful. I enjoy the integrity within the organization, and the great people I work with.”

Ben Pickard

Macquarie Capital Securities (USA) Inc.
Titile: Analyst, Registered Representative, Macquarie Capital Advisers, Macquarie Capital
Joined Macquarie: 2005

Ben joined Macquarie Capital Securities (USA) Inc. from Harvard University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Social Studies. In his first year as an Analyst, Ben was involved in advisory deals spanning airports, petroleum assets, and telecommunications firms - what Ben believes is testament to the considerable breadth of asset classes within Macquarie's infrastructure scope.

“Macquarie develops and relies upon its analysts as full fledged members of the deal team, rather than only a two year resource. This non-hierarchical environment is simultaneously relaxed and unassuming while being intensely ambitious and driven, resulting in a strong sense of team work, mutual respect and fun.If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up - you will be surprised at how willing people are here to engage with your ideas on their merits, whether you are speaking to an associate, or a division head.”

Brian Hynes

Title: Division Director, Investor Products, Treasury and Commodities Group
Joined Macquarie: 2000

Brian joined the Treasury and Commodities Group in 2000 from the New York Board of Trade where he was an options market maker. Originally running the over the counter derivative books for coffee, cotton and cocoa, Brian was promoted to Associate Director in 2004, and then in 2005 was promoted to Division Director. Brian's team structures products for investment vehicles that want exposure to commodities, requiring the Macquarie traders to focus on all exchange traded commodity markets.

Brian graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

“Macquarie has a tremendous reputation as derivative traders within the commodity markets. Macquarie people separate themselves from others because of their combination of tenacity and intelligence, but with a great nature about them. Even after being in the industry for 11 years, at Macquarie everyday I come to work and learn something new. Macquarie's blue print of little entrepreneurs under one organization's umbrella is perfect for an ambitious, self directed individual looking to succeed in an investment bank.”

Gareth Uys

Macquarie Capital Securities (USA) Inc.
Title: Equity Derivatives Sales Trader, Registered Representative, Equity Markets Group
Joined Macquarie: 2001

Gareth joined Macquarie Bank Limited in Sydney in 2001 from the Sydney Futures Exchange, as a trainee within the Equity Markets Group International Trading desk in Sydney, Australia. In 2003, he commenced as an equity derivatives trader managing US equity options positions on the 24 hour Sydney desk.

In 2005, Gareth transferred to Macquarie Capital Securities (USA) Inc. in New York, trading NYSE listed and NASDAQ stocks and options. Gareth is also involved in the pricing of structured equity products for Macquarie clients, and also executes overnight trades for other Macquarie equity desks based in Asia and Australia.

Gareth graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Banking and Finance. He also holds a Graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.

“Macquarie has offered me the opportunity to pursue a career as an equity derivatives trader within an experienced team with a profitable track record. The culture instils in every employee an entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent client service, which are rewarded with competitive remuneration and a generous and transparent employee profit share program. I have enjoyed working with motivated and highly skilled people who are eager to share their knowledge and experience. My advice for a new starter? Take advantage of the fact that you are working with some of the most intelligent and experienced people in their field. Keep asking questions - everyone is happy to be involved in your development and share their knowledge with you.”