The genesis of the Tinkler Group started in 2003 by Hunter Valleyborn Nathan Tinkler. The Tinkler Group is a successful, Australian-based company that has experienced extraordinary growth.
It has interests across a diverse portfolio of industries including resources, ports and rail, construction, property development, corporate investment advice, sports, horse breeding and philanthropy.
The Group’s leadership team is well known for its entrepreneurial skills and now has a significant track record of successful investment in both new and established projects and companies. With attention currently on the Australian market, this visionary and dynamic company has plans encompassing international growth.
The board of the Tinkler Group comprises:
- Executive Chairman, Nathan Tinkler
- Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Paul Flynn
- Director and senior advisor, Philip Christensen
- Chief Financial Officer, Michael Wotherspoon; and
- Managing Director of Queen Street Capital, Matthew Keen.
The Tinkler Group has interests in a range of resources projects through its subsidiaries Boardwalk Resources and Aston Metals and through its 31.7 per cent major shareholding of ASX-listed Aston Resources Ltd.
The Group’s infrastructure developments are led by International Ports & Logistics (IPL), of which Hunter Ports and Hunter Rail are a part. The first project for Hunter Ports is the proposed development of a new, state-of-the-art A$2.5 billion coal terminal in Newcastle and rail infrastructure in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. IPL is also exploring port opportunities in Queensland.
The Tinkler Group’s boutique corporate advisory company, Queen Street Capital provides financial and corporate services, due diligence, research and financing to both public and private clients in the resources, infrastructure, mining services and renewable energy sectors.
Newcastle-based property developer Buildev is a diverse property company within the Tinkler Group. It is undertaking a range of activities including residential, industrial,commercial and retail property development, technical research and property investment. Hunter Sports Group (HSG) is a not-for-profit sports organisation created by Nathan Tinkler and responsible for the administration and development of sporting teams and events in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
HSG owns the licences to the Newcastle Jets Football Club and the Newcastle Knights. The Group also sponsors or organises headline sporting events in the region including netball and rugby league test matches, premier women’s surfing competitions and international team visits like David Beckham’s L.A. Galaxy.
Established in 2007 by Nathan Tinkler, Patinack Farm is one of Australia’s largest thoroughbred horse breeding and racing organisations with more than 1,200 horses and nine stallions. Patinack Farm has operations throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
The Tinkler Foundation is currently being established to manage the philanthropic activities of the Tinkler family, the Tinkler Group and associated corporate entities. The Foundation will have a geographic focus on Newcastle, the mid north coast and the Hunter Valley regions of New South Wales and will support a variety of worthy projects and initiatives that address community needs.
Head-officed in Brisbane with a significant presence in Newcastle and Sydney, some 550 people are employed across the Group.
