Peter Drake - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Peter founded LM in 1998, after 20 years' experience in Australia 's financial services and life insurance sectors.

As 100 per cent shareholder and CEO, Peter is principally responsible for the strategic vision, direction and structured growth of LM. Since its inception, Peter has been actively involved with LM's expansion to 10 international offices, servicing more than 60 countries.

Peter is particularly active in the design and marketing of LM's Australian dollar and currency hedged investment products. Working closely with LM's portfolio manager to manage the growth of funds under management, Peter is also active in LM's funds management committee.

With significant experience in direct property and joint venture property developments across Australia , Peter is a member of LM's credit/investment committee, responsible for approving and setting the conditions of loans and assets within the funds.

Peter's vision of an innovative and prudential funds manager, and specialist provider of Australian financial services holds true as LM continues its dynamic growth in Australia 's financial services, business and property sectors.