Stuart Birkett

Mr. Stuart Birkett is Senior Portfolio Manager at QIC Ltd.
He is a foundation member of the Australian Implemented Equities team having been at QIC since February 1999.
He has 14 years industry experience including over 9 years in multi-manager investing with QIC.
He spent 4 years in an analyst role with the QIC International Equities portfolio prior to commencing in the Australian team.
Before joining QIC, heworked at National Mutual in various roles.
He has proven ability in manager selection and portfolio construction including understanding the dimensions of risk and return, the impact of cashflows, derivatives, futures trading, and transition management.
His experience includes developing the manager selection process and scorecard approach, along with the manager monitoring, reporting and risk management processes.
He has a Bachelor of Business (majoring in accounting and banking and finance) and a Masters of Applied Finance and Investment.