Executive Chairperson

Nigel has founded multiple successful enterprises notably Dragonfly and Tiverton-Rothwell Regen Ag Fund. To date he has been the driving force behind Dragonfly.

With a 30 year background as a qualified valuer, and experience running a listed company Trust, Nigel has worked in senior positions across the property funds management and property development industries, including both rural and urban property projects.

Originally from a farm outside of Geelong in Victoria, Nigel also has a long history in agriculture and biodiversity conservation, venture investing, that has seen him become a leading figure in the Australian impact investment industry.

Non-Executive Director
Giles is a highly regarded business leader with over 30 years of experience in financial services, impact investing, and governance. Recognized globally for his expertise in ESG, sustainability, and impact investment, he has advised regulators and central banks across the Asia-Pacific and contributed to the United Nations on health, climate, and sustainable finance.

He is the Founder & CEO of Global Impact Initiative and serves on multiple boards, including Chair of the ESG Council at Alexander Funds, as well as key advisory roles with the United Nations Global Compact and The Sunrise Project. Previously, he was also a Non-Executive Director at Magnis Energy Technologies.

His contributions have earned him an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2023 and a Fellowship from Monash University for distinguished service to business and the community.

Chief Executive Officer

Matt Kelly is an accomplished executive with over 20 years’ experience delivering business outcomes across diverse industries in Australia and also the UK. A qualified accountant and MBA graduate, Matt has built a career providing strategic and operational consulting services at the executive leadership level for organizations ranging from innovative startups to established enterprises, consistently driving for optimised performance while fostering sustainable growth.

Inspired by his experience growing up close to nature in rural NSW, Matt is passionate about addressing our most pressing environmental challenges. Matt joined Dragonfly Enviro Capital in 2022 with the goal of utilising his commercial expertise in delivering positive environmental change. Having spent the majority of his first 3 years in the role of Investment Manager, Matt was appointed CEO in May 2025.

Matt is dedicated to leading the firm’s mission to direct capital towards our planet's most pressing needs. Under his leadership, Dragonfly continues to seek out and invest in companies that drive positive environmental change and deliver strong investment returns to inspire the continued global shift toward sustainable investing. 

Finance Manager

Cathy brings over a decade of experience in finance management. Specialising in service-based environmentally focused industries, Cathy combines technical accounting expertise with a strategic approach to financial integrity. As a qualified accountant and registered BAS Agent, Cathy is adept at working across diverse software systems and is particularly skilled in “rescue” finance—identifying and resolving complex accounting issues to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial reporting. She establishes robust internal controls that not only maintain financial integrity but also support effective decision-making, enabling Dragonfly and its portfolio companies to operate seamlessly. 

Senior Adviser

Chris Wade has over 20 years principal investment experience in a range of sectors including infrastructure, property, clean energy and broader decarbonisation strategies.

He has held CEO and senior management roles with two of Australia’s largest Government supported impact funds, being the Clean Energy Financing Corporation (“CEFC”) and the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (“NAIF”). Prior to these roles, Chris held Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager roles with institutional fund managers including Deutsche Bank, AMP Capital and Hastings Funds Management.

Chris also has extensive experience as an Investment Committee and Non-Executive Director across the infrastructure, property , clean energy and superannuation sectors.

Chris currently acts as senior adviser and Non-Executive Director to a number of Australian and Global ESG focused businesses and funds. 

General Counsel

Silva is a legal professional with over 25 years of expertise as a corporate, commercial, and investment funds lawyer, gained in leading financial services businesses and private practice in Australia and the Cayman Islands. 

She is a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives on legal, risk, compliance and company secretarial matters, bringing a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to Dragonfly Enviro Capital.  She is known for her astute commercial judgment, pragmatic problem-solving and a passion for entrepreneurship.

Silva holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia (now Kaplan), a Bachelor of Business (majoring in Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) from the University of Technology Sydney.   She has been repeatedly recognised for her expertise as one of the world’s leading private funds formation and regulatory lawyers by Who’s Who Legal: Private Funds.

Marketing Manager

Meg has a decade of experience ranging from Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Development, Impact Measurement, Facilitation, speaking and hosting Social Innovation conferences.

During her years of experience, Meg has co-founded a purpose-driven marketing and development consultancy with a specific focus on impact measurement, developed multiple impact tech startups, founded an Association, hosted conferences, and contributes as a Growth Grant Panel Member with Impact Investing Australia. Meg has narrowed her focus to impact investment as she sees this sector as a key to the transformation of entire industries.

Meg heads our marketing, community impact and event coordination, as well as supporting our portfolio brands with the development and execution of marketing strategies.