The Attentus Team

Cathy is the Founder and CEO of Attentus Fund Solutions, bringing over 20 years of deep operational and financial expertise across the hedge fund and investment management industry.

She began her career at a family investment office while completing her Bachelor of Business, gaining hands-on experience in portfolio administration, trade operations and private capital management. She went on to join a leading Sydney-based hedge fund manager, where she spend over seven years progressing from fund Accountant to Head of Operations, overseeing operational infrastructure for a portfolio of hedge funds with over $3 billion in AUM. Cathy then served as Head of Finance and Operations for a prominent Australian hedge fund before launching Attentus in 2017.

Under her leadershp, Attentus has grown into a respected boutique provider of middle-office solutions, trusted by fund managers for its precision, responsiveness, and commitment to tailored service. Cathy’s deep knowledge of operational processes, systems, and client expectations makes her a hands-on leader focused on long-term partnerships and scalable excellence.

Priscilla brings over 22 years of experience in financial services, with a strong background in client service, prime brokerage and hedge fund operations.

She began her career in equity swap client service at Morgan Stanley, working across both Sydney and New York to support a broad range of hedge fund clients. She then joined Merrill Lynch in New York as a Vice President in Prime Brokerage, where she managed client relationsips for funds trading complex strategies across multiple asset classes. After returning to Sydney, Priscilla led the Prime Brokers client relationship team for four years before joining Attentus as a founding team member in 2017.

As General Manager, she plays a central role in leading client service delivery, overseeing operational teams, and driving continuous improvement across the firm. Her deep understanding of hedge fund infrastructure, combined with her global experience, makes her a trusted partner to Attentus clients and a key driver of the firm’s high-touch, solutions-focused culture.

Sasha has been a valued member of the Attentus team since 2019.

Prior to joining Attentus, she spent 7 years at Merricks Capital, a Melbourne-based hedge fund, where she held a variety of roles, including Assistant Fund Accountant, Investor Relations Manager, and Senior Fund Accountant. During her tenure at Merricks, Sasha gained extensive experience across multiple business areas including operations, NAVs, audit, taxation, investor relations, marketing, corporate accounting, and legal and compliance.

Before her time at Merricks, Sasha held accounting positions in the superannuation industry, working with Vision Super and Synergy Capital Management.

Sasha holds a Bachelor of Business & Commerce from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional.

Alex Looker is a qualified CIMA accountant with over 17 years of experience in hedge fund operations. She joined Attentus FS in January 2025, bringing a strong track record of delivering reliable, institutional-grade operational support to asset managers and investors.

Before joining Attentus FS, Alex was Head of Operations at Pelham Capital, a London-based investment manager, where she oversaw operational processes for funds with US$5 billion in assets under management. Her expertise includes fund onboarding, middle office oversight, regulatory compliance, and managing relationships with prime brokers, custodians, and administrators. She also spent six years at Centaurus Capital in senior operations and financial control roles.

Alex’s deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience make her a trusted partner for clients seeking efficient, transparent, and scalable fund operations.