Dr Pasquale Franzese has over 42 years’ experience in banking, tax effective financing, property finance, investments and management. He was previously a senior manager at National Australia Bank (NAB) where he was involved in a variety of large-scale property acquisition and financing projects. Prior to joining NAB, he worked as a merchant banker for the Australian subsidiaries of Toronto Dominion Bank and Kuwait Asia Bank E.C. Dr Franzese has met the requirements of ASIC RG146 knowledge requirements. He is or has been a key person for the purposes of the Exelsius Asset Management (AFSL and ACL), for the AFS License of MCCA Asset Management Limited, United PF Limited, Payton Funds Management Pty Ltd. He is a recognized Supreme Court banking expert witness and holds graduate and postgraduate academic qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, tax and business administration.

Dr Franzese is a responsible manager for the ACL issued to Baytulmaal Finances Limited and compliance officer for the purpose of the Fund.

He also serves as a Member of Investment and Credit Committee