The humans behind the engine

Team

Savana is built by a small, focused team of investment professionals, technologists, and operators - united by the belief that systematic, data-driven investing is structurally superior to discretionary management.
John Atkinson, Founder of Savana ETFs
John Atkinson
Co-Founder & Director
m&a
Technology investor
Former Global Head of M&A at Baker McKenzie. John has co-founded and scaled businesses across consumer, energy, and food — including Little Creatures, White Energy, and Krispy Kreme Australia. He brings deep commercial and governance experience to Savana's board.
Steve Duchesne, Founder of Savana ETFs
Stephen Duchesne
Co-Founder & Director
Equity
dEBT
dERIVATIVE MARKETS
40 years in equity and debt capital markets across UBS, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch. A recognised expert in derivatives, valuation, and investment structuring. Stephen's markets experience informs the risk discipline and portfolio construction approach at the core of the fund.
Luc Maasdorp, Director of Savana ETFs.
Luc Maasdorp
Director
consulting
venture capital
Former Managing Director of Global Strategy & Innovation at Deloitte. Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Centerstone Capital. Luc has spent his career advising institutions on strategy and transformation — and brings that same rigour to how Savana is built and scaled.
Evan Metcalf, Executive Director of Savana ETFs.
Evan Metcalf
Executive Director
Equity derivatives
etf leadership
Former CEO of Global X ETFs Australia. 25 years across financial markets, ETF structuring, and distribution — including the launch and management of over 50 ETFs since 2015. Evan leads investor relations and commercial growth at Savana.
Samuel Atkinson, Associate Director of Savana ETFs.
Samuel Atkinson
Associate Director
Asset management
Five years in structured finance across Sydney and London. Samuel's background spans financial analysis and business development, and he is closely involved in both the investment process and day-to-day operations of the fund.
Mark Wang
Senior Data Engineer
Data & ai engineering
Responsible for the data infrastructure that underpins the CAS framework — ingesting, normalising, and maintaining the signal feeds the model depends on. Mark brings deep expertise in financial data architecture and a precise approach to data quality and reliability.
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Savana is supported by a dedicated group of partners who provide deep operational and capital support, and true alignment on how Funds Management can be transformed for the better.  
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