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John D.
Patton is the founder of Wilson Hanna Pty Ltd. Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at Molopo Energy Ltd. since 2021, Managing Director, Secretary & Director at HHY Fund since 2016, Managing Director at Aurora Funds Management Ltd. since 2016, Managing Director, Secretary & Director at Aurora Global Income Trust since 2016, Director at Aurora Corporate Pty Ltd., Managing Director & Director at Aurora Dividend Income Trust, Member at Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Former jobs include Executive Chairman & Secretary at Yowie Group Ltd. from 2024 to 2025, Non-Executive Director at Metgasco Ltd. from 2016 to 2023, Managing Director & Executive Director at Aurora Dividend Income Trust (Managed Fund), MD, Co-Secretary & Executive Director at Aurora Property Buy-Write Income Trust from 2017 to 2020, Managing Director, Director & Joint Secretary at Aurora Absolute Return Fund from 2017 to 2020, Chief Financial Officer at APA Sub Group, Partner at Ernst & Young, Chief Executive & Financial Officer at Epic Energy Ltd., and Secretary at Keybridge Capital Ltd. in 2025.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Monash University.
John Patton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AURA GLOB | Chief Executive Officer | 30/06/2016 |
| MOLOPO ENERGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 05/07/2021 |
Aurora Corporate Pty Ltd.
Aurora Corporate Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Aurora Dividend Income Trust
Aurora Dividend Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Wilson Hanna Pty Ltd. | Founder | - |
Aurora Funds Management Ltd.
Aurora Funds Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Chief Executive Officer | 30/06/2016 |
Financial Services Institute of Australasia
Financial Services Institute of Australasia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of John Patton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| YOWIE GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 18/06/2025 |
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Training of John Patton
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Metgasco Ltd.
Metgasco Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration and development services | Energy Minerals |
Aurora Absolute Return
Aurora Absolute Return Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Molopo Energy Ltd.
Molopo Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration of oil and natural gas properties | Energy Minerals |
Monash University
Monash University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Keybridge Capital Ltd.
Keybridge Capital Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Engages in cryptocurrency trading and equity & debt investment | Finance |
APA Sub Group
APA Sub Group Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Family of Funds | Finance |
HHY Fund
HHY Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
EY Port Jackson Partners
EY Port Jackson Partners Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate, precinct and project management services | Finance |
Financial Services Institute of Australasia
Financial Services Institute of Australasia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Epic Energy Ltd.
Epic Energy Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides energy management solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Aurora Funds Management Ltd.
Aurora Funds Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Aurora Dividend Income Trust (Managed Fund)
Aurora Dividend Income Trust (Managed Fund) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Yowie Group Ltd.
Yowie Group Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a brand licensing company and engages in the manufacturing and distribution of chocolate products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Aurora Property Buy-Write Income Trust
Aurora Property Buy-Write Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia | |
Aurora Global Income Trust
Aurora Global Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Aurora Corporate Pty Ltd.
Aurora Corporate Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Wilson Hanna Pty Ltd. | |
Aurora Dividend Income Trust
Aurora Dividend Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services | Miscellaneous |
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