James McKay
Chairman at COMET RIDGE LIMITED
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
James McKay is the Chairman and co-founder of Walcot Capital.
James McKay is the former Chairman of successful Coal Seam Gas explorer Sunshine Gas Limited, which was taken over by QCG/BG for over $1 billion in 2008.
He is also the Chairman of Comet Ridge Limited, a listed Australian coal seam gas company.
He was Chairman of ASX listed Birimian Limited, (now Mali Lithium Limited) and has been involved with the founding of, and capital raising for a range of companies.
James has a strong commercial background, with sound finance, investment markets, business management and legal expertise.
He holds degrees in law and commerce from The University of Queensland.
James is based in Brisbane.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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COMET RIDGE LTD
3.44% | 2023-06-29 | 38,076,275 ( 3.44% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
James McKay active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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COMET RIDGE LIMITED | Chairman | 2010-12-26 |
Walcot Capital Pty Ltd.
Walcot Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Walcot Capital Pty Ltd (Walcot Capital) is a private equity/venture capital founded in 2009 by James McKay and Christopher Pieters. The firm is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Centenary Memorial Gardens Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James McKay
Companies | Position | End |
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FIREFINCH LIMITED | Chairman | 2018-11-12 |
Shell QGC Pty Ltd.
Shell QGC Pty Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Shell QGC Pty Ltd. explores oil and gas. It engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of conventional gas, coal seam gas, and oil reserves. The company was founded by Anthony Rechka Gilby and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Chairman | 2008-12-14 |
Shell QGC Pty Ltd.
Shell QGC Pty Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Shell QGC Pty Ltd. explores oil and gas. It engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of conventional gas, coal seam gas, and oil reserves. The company was founded by Anthony Rechka Gilby and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Chairman | 2008-12-01 |
Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association | President | - |
Training of James McKay
The University of Queensland | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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COMET RIDGE LIMITED | Energy Minerals |
FIREFINCH LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
Private companies | 4 |
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Shell QGC Pty Ltd.
Shell QGC Pty Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Shell QGC Pty Ltd. explores oil and gas. It engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of conventional gas, coal seam gas, and oil reserves. The company was founded by Anthony Rechka Gilby and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Energy Minerals |
Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association | |
Walcot Capital Pty Ltd.
Walcot Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Walcot Capital Pty Ltd (Walcot Capital) is a private equity/venture capital founded in 2009 by James McKay and Christopher Pieters. The firm is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. | Finance |
Centenary Memorial Gardens Pty Ltd. |
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