Pioneers in Water Assets

Kim has steered the development of Argyle’s business since 2010. Harnessing his family farming origins and career in the cotton and sugar industries he formulated Argyle’s approach to water entitlement investment. His first-hand knowledge of Asian food and fibre export markets shaped his passion to invest in the further development of irrigated agricultural supply chains for economic, social and environmental benefits within regional Australia.

As Chief Executive, Emily is responsible for providing the strategic and operational oversight of infrastructure frameworks to support Argyle’s funds management enterprise. This includes HR, legal, compliance, IT, marketing and distribution, and investor relations services. Emily is focused on driving strategic, operational, and financial initiatives to sustain Argyle’s future growth. Emily’s prior roles included twenty years’ experience across public practice, funds management, superannuation, and software sectors with QSuper, Console Group, Opus Capital, and PwC.

As a founding employee since 2008, Louise has extensive knowledge and experience in Australia’s water markets. Louise directs Argyle’s water investment activities including deal execution, transaction management, portfolio construction and risk mitigation. Louise is highly proficient and experienced in dealing with all aspects of water entitlement acquisitions, leases and water allocation sales. She has developed deep networks with leading irrigators and water brokers across South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.

Shannon joined Argyle in 2022 and leads the fund administration and corporate finance function, overseeing unit pricing, statutory reporting and compliance. She brings over twenty years’ experience in financial reporting, fund accounting and superannuation, including senior roles at Australian Retirement Trust and Sunsuper. Shannon is a Member of CPA Australia, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Distinction) from QUT. She plays a key role in upholding Argyle’s financial integrity and governance standards.

Todd joined Argyle in 2021 and manages the execution of water transactions while maintaining key relationships with irrigators, brokers and government agencies. He also leads market analysis and identifies strategic opportunities across the portfolio. Todd has prior experience as a water broker and was formerly General Manager of Waterexchange, Australia’s largest online trading platform. He brings deep insight into intervalley trade and a strong understanding of water market dynamics, supported by his family’s longstanding involvement in irrigated agriculture.