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James Kruger

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Executive Chairman at Powerhouse Ventures

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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About

A seasoned executive and investment banker with over 20 years in senior roles at Macquarie Group across commodities, derivatives, investment banking and funds structuring. He is a long-time investor in quantum computing, materials science and frontier technologies.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Powerhouse Ventures LimitedChairmancurrent2021 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
  2. Sirius-beta LabsChairmancurrent2025 — present
  3. VeriquantixNon Executive Chairmancurrent2025 — present
  4. Various CompaniesBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
  5. Various CompaniesBoard Member2021
  6. Brindabella & CompanyPartner2024 — 2026Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  7. New Electric PartnersPartner2021 — 2024Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  8. Quantum BrillianceChairman2021 — 2024
  9. Macquarie GroupGardening Leave2021
  10. Macquarie GroupExecutive Director - Macquarie Innovative Vision Partners GP2017 — 2021
  11. Macquarie GroupGlobal Head of Legal, Governance & Risk - Macquarie Securities Group2010 — 2017Sydney & Hong Kong
  12. Macquarie GroupReal Estate & Financial Markets2000 — 2010Hong Kong SAR
  13. Macquarie GroupSenior Legal Counsel2000 — 2010Sydney, Hong Kong

Skills & more

Capital Markets27Derivatives20Equities15Investment Banking18Risk Management9Financial Markets6Due Diligence5Securities5Financial Services6Corporate Governance4Hedge Funds5Banking4
+3 moreManagementDispute ResolutionLeadership
  • Legal Practitioner NSW — The Law Society of NSW

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Colleagues at Powerhouse Ventures

Ben Hodge
Advisor at Powerhouse Ventures
Dave McNamee
Executive Director at Powerhouse Ventures
Doron Eldar
Executive Director at Powerhouse Ventures
Geoffrey Nicholas
Chief Financial Officer at Powerhouse Ventures
Pauline Moffatt
Company Secretary at Powerhouse Ventures
Richard Rouse
Head of Advisory at Powerhouse Ventures
Will Cunning
Investment Manager at Powerhouse Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Kruger?
A seasoned executive and investment banker with over 20 years in senior roles at Macquarie Group across commodities, derivatives, investment banking and funds structuring. He is a long-time investor in quantum computing, materials science and frontier technologies.
Where does James Kruger work?
James Kruger is Executive Chairman at Powerhouse Ventures.
Where did James Kruger go to school?
James Kruger studied at Macquarie University (Master of Applied Finance, Venture Capital); Australian Institute of Company Directors (Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance); The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.); LLB; Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)).

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Also worked at New Electric Partners1

Ben HodgeAdvisor at Powerhouse Ventures