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Michael Wachtel
Chairman at
NETWEALTH GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 283 903 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Michael Wachtel is Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Netwealth Group Ltd. since 2025.
He is Deputy Chairman at Pact Group Holdings Ltd. since 2024, having started with the company in 2020.
He serves as Independent Non-Executive Director at SEEK Ltd. since 2018.
He holds Non-Executive Director positions at St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Director roles at Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd., and NETWEALTH SUPERANNUATION SERVICES PTY LTD.
Formerly, Mr. Wachtel was Chairman-Asia Pacific & Oceania Region at Ernst & Young from 1984 to 2016.
He was a Director at Future Fund Board of Guardians and a Non-Executive Director at Australian Centre For The Moving Image.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Cape Town and a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SEEK LIMITED 0.01% | 18/02/2026 | 20,000 ( 0.01% ) | 178 580 $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 30/06/2025 | 6,850 ( 0% ) | 105 324 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Michael Wachtel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SEEK LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2018 |
| PACT GROUP | Director/Board Member | 21/04/2020 |
| NETWEALTH GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 01/09/2025 |
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research | Director/Board Member | - |
Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Wachtel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
EY Port Jackson Partners
 EY Port Jackson Partners Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate, precinct and project management services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/06/2016 |
Australian Centre For The Moving Image | Director/Board Member | - |
Future Fund Board of Guardians
 Future Fund Board of Guardians Investment ManagersFinance Provides recommendations and investment management services | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Michael Wachtel
Experiences
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Connections
53
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
SEEK Ltd.
 SEEK Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online employment classifieds, education and training services | Technology Services |
University of Cape Town
 University of Cape Town Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
London School of Economics & Political Science
 London School of Economics & Political Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
EY Port Jackson Partners
EY Port Jackson Partners Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate, precinct and project management services | Finance |
Future Fund Board of Guardians
Future Fund Board of Guardians Investment ManagersFinance Provides recommendations and investment management services | Finance |
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research | |
Netwealth Group Ltd.
 Netwealth Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Engages in superannuation fund and wealth administration business | Finance |
Pact Group Holdings Ltd.
 Pact Group Holdings Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Designs, manufactures, and supplies plastic and industrial metal packaging products | Process Industries |
Australian Centre For The Moving Image | |
Netwealth Group Services Pty Ltd. |
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