Key hire
Global X ETFs appoints Scott Spencer as Head of Marketing
Global X ETFs has hired marketing veteran Scott Spencer as its Head of Marketing to drive its brand as the Australian ETF issuer expands its product range.
Company
CommSec
Funding history
Investors
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round CommSec raised.
What CommSec bought
Companies CommSec acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
People
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Bristow | Chief Operating Officer and Alternate MD (former) | Breakthrough Victoria (9 Sep 2025), Breakthrough Victoria (21 Mar 2025) |
Coverage
Stories naming CommSec. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
News
From Vision to Impact: How Breakthrough Victoria Is Powering the State’s Innovation Economy
Breakthrough Victoria's CEO sets out the fund's investment record and an EY report finding its portfolio delivers strong returns and economic impact for Victoria.
Fund close
$100m
Thought Leadership Series: A CEO's Perspective on Driving Innovation
Breakthrough Victoria's chief executive reflects on the sovereign fund's first four years, its university co-funding partnerships and OECD evidence that government venture capital works best alongside private investors.