Deb was the founder of the world-leading medi-aesthetic franchise Australian Skin Clinics (ASC) and in five years took it from start-up to 60 franchised clinics, turning over $70 million.
In 2019 after overseeing a merger between the Australian Skin Clinic group and the Ella Rouge Franchise owned by Hairhouse Warehouse, she sold out her interests.
Deb’s career has been a series of ‘firsts’. She was the first non-doctor to become a partner in a UK medical practice, and her group were the first non-pharmacists to own a UK pharmacy. She also opened England’s first drive-thru pharmacy, giving her extensive hands on experience in managing clinical relationships.
Deb’s extensive experience within varying healthcare industries, including medical aesthetics, both domestically and internationally, assists AMG in its strategic direction and growth.
Nick has more than 10 years of private equity experience, focusing on growth capital and lower mid-market buyouts in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to establishing his current firm Fortitude Investment Partners, Nick held the roles of Head of Growth Capital and Investment Director at various Australian Private Equity firms. Before his time in private equity, Nick spent three years with Ernst & Young in the transaction advisory division.
Nick is a director of current Fortitude investee companies Aura Medical Group, Birch & Waite, HS Fresh Food, GM Hotels, QFS and Wild Breads. He was a previous director of exited investee companies Better Medical, HPS and Readify.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, and a Masters of Applied Finance from Queensland University of Technology.
Before establishing Fortitude Investment Partners, Sam spent five years in Investment Manager roles in private equity. Sam’s further experience includes corporate finance and transaction advisory services at PwC where he was involved in mid-cap and large-cap buy and sell side transactions, including IPOs with a focus on energy, resources and consumer services.
Sam is a director of current Fortitude investee companies Aura Medical Group, Digital Lifecycle Group, GM Hotels, Shopper and Shorthand. Sam was a previous director of exited investee companies Better Medical, HPS and Foundation Early Learning as well as Sunfresh Salads prior to its merger with Houston’s Farm to create HS Fresh Food.
Sam has a Masters of Applied Finance (Dean’s List) from Queensland University of Technology and his Chartered Accountant’s qualification (CA), as well as a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance, Accounting with Distinction) from Queensland University of Technology. Sam has also completed Harvard Business School’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Executive Education course.
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