Former Qantas Super CIO Andrew Spence joins a multi-family office, co-founded by former CFSGAM CEO.
Multi-family office Omnia Capital Partners (‘OCP’) has appointed Andrew Spence as Partner and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) effective from 4 August 2025.
Spence joins OCP from his most recent role as CIO of Qantas Super, where he led the investment strategy for its $9 billion portfolio for 16 years. He brings more than 30 years’ investment experience, having held senior investment management and consulting roles across Australia and the United Kingdom.
At OCP, he will lead portfolio construction and asset allocation, working closely with his co-partners to further the firm’s institutional-grade investment capabilities. Spence will join OCP founding Partners, Mark Lazberger, Paul Bakker, Quan Giang and Shane McGarry at the firm.
Andrew’s experience as an investor and his clear, long-term mindset will be invaluable in helping our clients navigate change, while staying anchored to what matters most to them. He is a terrific addition to the firm – Mark Lazberger
“Andrew’s appointment comes at an important juncture for the firm. As the capital under OCP’s care has grown, so too has the complexity of clients’ objectives, driven by evolving markets, long horizons, and the need to manage multiple asset classes,” Lazberger, who was Chief Executive Officer of Colonial First State Global Asset Management from 2008 to 2018, said.
“Over the last six years, we’ve built this firm thoughtfully and deliberately, always with a clear focus on clients who think in decades, not quarters. Whether their goal is to preserve family wealth or to support a broader mission, they share a commitment to purpose-driven capital.
“Andrew’s experience as an investor and his clear, long-term mindset will be invaluable in helping our clients navigate change, while staying anchored to what matters most to them. He is a terrific addition to the firm,” he said.
[i3] Insights spoke at length with Spence about developing and implementing the investment strategy at Qantas Super during an episode of the [i3] Podcast.
“Throughout my career, I’ve focused on managing long-term capital in complex environments that demand clarity, discipline, and patience,” Spence said. “These principles are equally crucial when working with families and organisations whose goals unfold over years and generations.
“I’m delighted to join OCP and help guide its investment platform at such an important time for its clients. The firm has established a reputation for thoughtful, bespoke stewardship, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with its talented team to build on that strong foundation and continue delivering client outcomes.”
Omnia Capital Partners is an independent, multidisciplinary, multi-family office, serving a select group of families, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and not-for-profits across Australia. It has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and the firm’s team of partners provide a broad range of investment services, including private office management, investment advice, governance reporting, wealth management, estate planning, tax advice & compliance and philanthropic advice & charitable investment management.
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