Tyalla Capital, named after the Indigenous word for “eucalyptus,” embodies the enduring qualities of resilience, longevity, and natural strength. Established in 2022, Tyalla Capital is a private investment company dedicated to deploying prudent, risk-adjusted capital strategies that promote sustainable growth while addressing critical societal challenges.
Tyalla Capital is led by co-founders James Ostroburski, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, and Albert Peker, Chief Investment Officer & ExecutiveDirector, whose combined expertise spans decades in financial services and investment markets. Their complementary skills and proven track records form the cornerstone of Tyalla Capital’s disciplined and innovative investment strategy.
Our dedication to ethical practices and enduring stakeholder relationships is epitomised by our namesake: the eucalyptus tree, a symbol of enduring strength and adaptability. Through our disciplined strategies and innovative approach, we are committed to building a legacy of trust and impact that will stand the test of time.
James Ostroburski OAM is an experienced banking executive & entrepreneur, with a significant interest in social responsibility and philanthropy.
Prior to founding Tyalla Capital, James spent 15 years working with some of the world’s leading private banks and lenders, as well as leading and investing in several successful start-ups across multiple sectors. This includes Kooyong Group, one of Australia’s leading specialist lenders for doctors, where James was the Founder, CEO and Managing Director between 2016 and 2023. Under his tenure, Kooyong Group provided over $1.6 billion dollars of lending, donated over $1.2 million dollars to Australian not-for-profits, and planted over 10,000 trees in partnership with Carbon Neutral Australia. James has also held leadership roles with Investec Bank, Grimsey Wealth and Credit Union Australia.
Through-out his career, James has taken on Chair, Director, Trustee and Governor roles for organisations he is passionate about – including Dancehouse Incorporated, Nexus Global Youth Summit, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Institute of Creative Health, the Jewish Museum of Australia, Bundanon Trust, and the Arts Centre Melbourne Foundation.
He is currently Chair of the James & Leo Ostroburski Foundation, Interim Chair of the Festival of Jewish Arts & Music, Deputy Chair of the Surgeon’s Impact Fund and Director of the Australian National Memorial Theatre Limited.
In 2021, James was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for distinguished services to the community through philanthropy.
James is also a pilot-in-training, having served as a civilian member of Air Academy with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for four years.
James graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School with a dance major. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Finance from New York University and a Diploma in Financial Planning from TMG College Australia. In 2023, he commenced a Masters of Business Administration with the London School of Economics.
Albert Peker has been a respected investment manager, analyst and advisor for over 25 years. He has a proven track record in managing public and private capital in Australian and global asset classes, achieving significant compound returns above benchmarks.
For 15 years, Albert was the Associate Director of Global Investments at the Gandel Group, a private investment group founded by Australian billionaire John Gandel. Albert established and managed the Gandel Group’s extensive investment platform, which included managing numerous active Australian equity portfolios, as well as sourcing and allocating to global managers in fixed income, credit, global equities, hedge funds and private equity. He was also an asset allocation advisor for the Gandel Charitable Foundation. Prior to working at the Gandel Group, Albert held leadership roles at HSBC Asset Management, Jardine Fleming Capital Partners and ANZ Funds Management.
Albert is also active in his community, where he applies his business acumen to help local organisations thrive. During the six years he was President of the Maccabi Victoria Basketball Club, one of the largest junior basketball clubs in the southern hemisphere, Albert helped grow the club’s memberships from 300 to over 600 players. He also undertook a strategic review to ensure the success of the club into the future.
Albert holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Masters of Finance from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, where he also worked as a Senior Lecturer and co-authored several finance articles in peer-reviewed journals.
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As Chairman for the Tyalla Advisory Board, Scott Tanner brings with him more than 40 years’ experience in leading roles across the financial services industry. His experience spans digital transformations, company turnarounds, M&A and growth strategies in banking, wealth management, insurance, retail and professional services.
Scott is currently the Managing Director of GreenBack Capital, a high net worth and commercial loan brokerage firm. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Digital Officer of Westpac Consumer Bank and the Chief Executive of Bank of Melbourne, where Scott and his team relaunched the company and grew its market share in Victoria to 7.5% over six years. For 15 years Scott was a Director of Bain & Company, a global strategy consulting firm, where he worked with banks and other financial entities across the Asia Pacific region.
Scott holds multiple Chairman and Executive Chairman roles including Kay & Burton, the Committee for Melbourne, GrowthOps, NEEON, UbiPark and PropertyShares.
Scott is a Director of the Melbourne Business School and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
James Ostroburski OAM is an experienced banking executive & entrepreneur, with a significant interest in social responsibility and philanthropy.
Prior to founding Tyalla Capital, James spent 15 years working with some of the world’s leading private banks and lenders, as well as leading and investing in several successful start-ups across multiple sectors. This includes Kooyong Group, one of Australia’s leading specialist lenders for doctors, where James was the Founder, CEO and Managing Director between 2016 and 2023. Under his tenure, Kooyong Group provided over $1.6 billion dollars of lending, donated over $1.2 million dollars to Australian not-for-profits, and planted over 10,000 trees in partnership with Carbon Neutral Australia. James has also held leadership roles with Investec Bank, Grimsey Wealth and Credit Union Australia.
Through-out his career, James has taken on Chair, Director, Trustee and Governor roles for organisations he is passionate about – including Dancehouse Incorporated, Nexus Global Youth Summit, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Institute of Creative Health, the Jewish Museum of Australia, Bundanon Trust, and the Arts Centre Melbourne Foundation.
He is currently Chair of the James & Leo Ostroburski Foundation, Interim Chair of the Festival of Jewish Arts & Music, Deputy Chair of the Surgeon’s Impact Fund and Director of the Australian National Memorial Theatre Limited.
In 2021, James was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for distinguished services to the community through philanthropy.
James is also a pilot-in-training, having served as a civilian member of Air Academy with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for four years.
James graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School with a dance major. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Finance from New York University and a Diploma in Financial Planning from TMG College Australia. In 2023, he commenced a Masters of Business Administration with the London School of Economics.
Albert Peker has been a respected investment manager, analyst and advisor for over 25 years. He has a proven track record in managing public and private capital in Australian and global asset classes, achieving significant compound returns above benchmarks.
For 15 years, Albert was the Associate Director of Global Investments at the Gandel Group, a private investment group founded by Australian billionaire John Gandel. Albert established and managed the Gandel Group’s extensive investment platform, which included managing numerous active Australian equity portfolios, as well as sourcing and allocating to global managers in fixed income, credit, global equities, hedge funds and private equity. He was also an asset allocation advisor for the Gandel Charitable Foundation. Prior to working at the Gandel Group, Albert held leadership roles at HSBC Asset Management, Jardine Fleming Capital Partners and ANZ Funds Management.
Albert is also active in his community, where he applies his business acumen to help local organisations thrive. During the six years he was President of the Maccabi Victoria Basketball Club, one of the largest junior basketball clubs in the southern hemisphere, Albert helped grow the club’s memberships from 300 to over 600 players. He also undertook a strategic review to ensure the success of the club into the future.
Albert holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Masters of Finance from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, where he also worked as a Senior Lecturer and co-authored several finance articles in peer-reviewed journals.
We work with integrity while operating ethically.
We lead by example, establishing innovative investment products that align with our values and generate sustainable returns for our clients.
We are generous with our time, our commitment and importantly, in our support for the communities we live in.
A level of knowledge that allows us to clearly see opportunities where others don’t.
A sustained track record of success through a willingness to go the extra mile.
