Adrian Lim

Adrian is a Director of Legal, Impact Investing at Social Ventures Australia (SVA). Adrian advises on legal, risk, compliance, and governance matters. He works closely with the Synergis Fund, a disability housing fund where he also acts as Company Secretary for the investment manager.

Before SVA, Adrian had over 15 years of experience as a banking lawyer and risk management executive. He commenced in private practice with King & Wood Mallesons, followed by Goldman Sachs in their London, Hong Kong, and Sydney offices. Most recently Adrian led a regulatory risk and change implementation function within CBA’s Institutional Banking & Markets business. Adrian’s experience before SVA was focused on derivatives, funds, and structured finance, as well as regulatory advocacy to improve investor protection and market transparency following the global financial crisis.

Adrian holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney.