Geoff Wilson AO is one of Australia’s most respected investors, fund managers and advocates for retail shareholders.
As the Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management, Geoff Wilson has spent more than four decades at the centre of Australian financial markets. From his early years growing up in Glen Iris, attending St Kevin’s College and studying at La Trobe University, to beginning his career with Scottish Amicable, working through the turbulence of the 1987 stock market crash, and ultimately launching Wilson Asset Management in 1997 — Geoff’s journey is one of conviction, resilience and long-term thinking.
Today, Wilson Asset Management is one of Australia’s most recognised listed investment company platforms, with a loyal following of retail investors and a reputation built on active management, shareholder engagement and disciplined investing.
In this landmark episode of The Interview Australia, Geoff Wilson AO sits down for a rare, in-depth conversation about his life, career and investment philosophy. He reflects on the formative experiences that shaped him, the lessons learned from market cycles, and the qualities required to build enduring success in funds management.
The conversation explores Geoff’s views on what separates good investors from great investors, why temperament and discipline matter as much as intelligence, and how trust, reputation and relationships are built over decades in financial markets.
We also discuss Geoff’s advocacy for Australian retail investors, his perspective on Australia’s economic competitiveness, the future of the funds management industry, the major investment themes likely to define the next decade, and the impact of artificial intelligence on investing, markets and decision-making.
A major focus of the episode is also Future Generation — the pioneering philanthropic investment model founded by Geoff Wilson, which brings together leading fund managers to support young Australians and their communities. Future Generation has now donated more than $100 million, making it one of the most significant examples of purpose-led investing in Australia.
This is a rare and deeply considered conversation with Geoff Wilson AO — covering markets, investing, leadership, philanthropy, purpose and legacy.
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