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Oliver Yates

Oliver Yates

Executive Director,
Macquarie Capital

Oliver Yates has 19 years experience with Macquarie. Oliver has concluded Corporate Advisory, Financial Products, Project Finance, Funds Management and Distribution transactions during his career. Oliver Yates is currently leading Macquarie's efforts in wind, solar, biofuels, carbon credits and other renewable businesses internationally. Macquarie has dedicated renewable and climate change staff situated in Hong Kong, South Africa, USA, Europe and Australia.

Oliver has significant international experience with Macquarie as it has grown its operations internationally. He has specialised in the establishment of new products and businesses for Macquarie. He has completed transactions in Sweden, Germany, Japan, Austria, Ireland, UK, Finland, USA, Indonesia and obviously Australia.

Roles:

  • International Co-ordinator Renewable Green and Carbon efforts within Macquarie Capital - Current
  • Co-Head Macquarie Capital Private Placements Group - 2004-2007
  • Co-Head Macquarie Capital Products Group - 2001-2008
  • Country Head America - 1998-2004
  • Head of New York Office - 1998-2004
  • Co-CEO Macquarie Securities (USA) Inc. - 1998-2004
  • President Macquarie Holdings (USA) Inc. - 1998-2004
  • Board of Directors - Four Corners Capital Management - 2001-2008
  • Chairman, Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund (USA) - 2005-2008