Back to biographiesSimon Ondaatje

Simon Ondaatje is one of Australia’s leading marketing executives with extensive experience in the fields of corporate marketing and business development. Over a 20 year career he has held senior management positions in the finance, racing, gaming and entertainment industries.

Simon is currently the Head of Investor Relations at Hastings Funds Management (Hastings), a $AUS7 Billion Australian Funds Management company, specialising in funds management for major infrastructure assets including toll roads, ports, airports and utilities etc. Simon has worked for Hastings for the past 7 years.

Simon’s role at Hastings focuses on a number of key strategic initiatives including business development, marketing strategy and the development and management of relationships with a wide and varied stakeholder base. Simon has relationships at the senior management level with numerous organisations across Australia. As a testament to Simon’s achievements, he has been ranked as the Best Investor Relations Executive in Australia for the past four consecutive years, in the prestigious AIRA Survey of Brokers, Institutional Fund Managers, Research Analysts and Media.

Prior to joining Hastings, Simon worked for various high profile corporate organisations in Australia including Qantas, the Victoria Racing Club, and Crown Casino. He has also provided consultancy services for iconic organisations including Versace, Toohey’s, Tattersall’s and the University of Melbourne.

Simon’s key strengths include marketing and business strategy development and managing complex relationships. Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) along with a Diploma in Financial Markets (Finsia)