Rachael joined MLC Private Equity in 2021 with a focus on co-investments and Australian manager relationships, bringing 16 years of investment management and investment banking experience in Australia, Asia, the US and New Zealand. Rachael has broad and deep investment experience, having worked throughout the private equity value chain.

Prior to joining MLC Rachael managed buyout investments at global consumer private equity fund L Catterton where she reviewed and appraised numerous private equity investment opportunities, and worked closely with founders and management teams to scale businesses either organically or via acquisitions, including leading the international expansion of portfolio companies and the establishment of high growth divisions.

She was also an Associate Director at Australian mid-market private equity fund Ironbridge Capital. Rachael is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds Commerce and Law degrees from the University of Auckland.