Mark Richardson
MBA BSc, Board Member
Mark Richardson is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive track record in private equity and business leadership.
In 1999, Mark founded Wolseley Private Equity after 12 years at Bain & Company which he helped start in Australia in 1989. Mark's deep understanding of the financial world enabled Wolseley to invest $400 million of Australian and international Superannuation Funds into 13 primary investments in mid-market private companies. These companies ranged from $25 million to over $360 million in revenue, as well as numerous smaller bolt-on investments across the portfolio. Mark has held significant leadership positions in many for profit and not for profit organisations. Mark previously chaired the Western Sydney University Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute Australia.
Mr Richardson joined the Children's Medical Research Institute Board in June 2023 and currently serves as Chair of the Institute's CMRI Foundation. He is also a member of the Institute’s Finance and Investment Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.