Hylton is an experienced financial services executive with an extensive track record of delivering results, meeting business goals and managing business transformations within complex international business environments.
Hylton was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Administration Officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management in Australia and New Zealand (2005-2014) and the chairman of the Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Funds Limited board. In his various executive roles he has led businesses through significant change, including integration into global models, building new businesses, outsourcing and divestitures.
Hylton is experienced in building and leading high performing teams and having worked extensively in large corporate environments for over 20 years he values the importance of effective teams and relationships. He is passionate about people development and leadership.
After leaving the full-time corporate environment Hylton has undertaken a range of business consulting assignments, held several non-executive directorships and devoted time to executive coaching and mentoring.
Hylton has served as a director/board committee member for several organisations as follows:
- Goldman Sachs Australia Managed Funds Limited – Executive Chair
- Yarra capital, an investment management business – Non-Executive Director
- Board of Trustees for AvSuper, a corporate superannuation fund – Non-Executive Director
- Brightlight Group, an impact investment and advisory business – Non-Executive Director
- First Australians Capital – an indigenous led, not for profit organisation which designs capital solutions for indigenous businesses – Non-Executive Director
- MaxCap – independant member of Audit and Compliance Committee (current)
- EducatePlus – a membership organisation empowering professionals in the pursuit of Educational Advancement in schools and colleges, universities, professional training institutes and various consultancies associated with the industry – Non-Executive Director (current)
Hylton is a qualified Chartered Accountant, holds a Master of Taxation from Monash University and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.