Thomas Rodricks

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Thomas joined Hollyport in 2025 as an analyst in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team.

Thomas is an Economics undergraduate student at the University of Bath and is completing his placement year at Hollyport. His role focuses on overseeing the performance of Hollyport’s funds through the review and processing of calls, distributions, financials and capital account statements. In addition, he works closely with teams across the firm to contribute to internal reporting and analysis.

Thomas is interested in how data and analysis support portfolio decisions and he is looking forward to applying his analytical skills to produce insights, whilst also building up his knowledge of the Secondaries market.

In his spare time, Thomas enjoys reading, going to the gym and playing the oboe. He also likes to travel and has recently started learning Spanish.

Johanne van der Walt

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Johanne joined the Compliance team as an Associate in 2025 and plays a key role in supporting the firm’s compliance function by managing day-to-day operational tasks.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland and spent a semester abroad studying at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. As a student, Johanne completed a Consulting Internship at EY and volunteered her time at a free legal clinic.

After relocating to London in 2024, Johanne started her career in Compliance at one of the UK’s largest trading brokerages, where she gained experience working within a highly regulated space.

Johanne grew up in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand and is fluent in Afrikaans. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, travelling with friends and listening to live music.

Finlay Ellis

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Finlay joined Hollyport in 2025 as an analyst in the Portfolio, Data and Analytics team.

He is an Economics undergraduate at the University of Bath, currently completing his placement year with the firm. His responsibilities include monitoring Hollyport’s funds by processing financial and capital account statements, as well as maintaining accurate and up-to-date fund data. Finlay also works closely with various teams across the business, supporting internal reporting and contributing to analytical processes.

In his spare time, Finlay enjoys playing rugby and getting out on the golf course

Luke van Berckel

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Luke joined Hollyport in June 2025 and is an Associate in the Investor Relations team based in London.

As an Investor Relations Associate, Luke supports the Investor Relations team in delivering a high level of customer service and relationship management to existing and prospective investors. Luke is involved in ongoing investor services, preparation of key materials and supporting the Firm’s capital raising efforts.

Before joining Hollyport, Luke worked at PwC in an M&A advisory role, working closely with private equity clients to execute operational and commercial due diligences to drive buy-side value creation. Luke brings a host of transferable skills including strong exposure to the private equity market and experience in client facing roles.

Luke studied English Literature at University of Birmingham with a year abroad at Universidad de Granada where he studied literature and psycholinguistics.

In his free time, Luke enjoys reading, running, and scouring other continents for good food.

Aman Malik

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Aman joined Hollyport in June 2025 as Asset Management Director, based in the London Office.

As Asset Management Director, Aman is responsible for driving value creation across GP-led investments. His role encompasses evaluating GP quality, fostering strategic relationships, and collaborating closely with the Investment and PD&A teams to monitor and enhance portfolio performance. Aman’s role entails proactively managing risk, aligning key stakeholders, and implementing strategies to optimise returns by designing and executing harvesting plans, challenging performance metrics, and establishing best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality engagement with both GPs and portfolio companies.

Aman brings a broad and deep skill set to the role, with a background spanning actuarial science, investment banking, and private equity. He began his career as an actuary in pension consulting and insurance, followed by post-MBA experience in investment banking at Credit Suisse in New York. Most recently, Aman was part of the Direct Private Equity team at CPP Investments, working across its Toronto and London offices. He has led and managed complex private equity transactions across North America and Europe, with a focus on long-term value creation.

Aman holds both a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and an MBA (Dean’s List) from the University of Toronto.

In his free time, Aman enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters, alongside travelling, scuba diving and playing squash and paddle.

Megan Sillince

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Megan joined Hollyport in 2025 as an Office Assistant. She is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the London office and being front of house to welcome guests. She also assists the Operations Team with event planning and administrative tasks.

Megan studied Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at the University of Greenwich. Prior to joining Hollyport, she was an Assistant Operations Manager for an UHNW private family office.

Outside of work, Megan loves going on long countryside walks with her Border Collie, Patch, or you’ll find her with friends enjoying live music. Her passion for horses remains, and she is still a keen rider and freelance groom.

Holly Worthington

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As Head of Legal, Holly will build and shape the legal function at Hollyport, supporting deal structuring, execution, and fund structuring, execution, and corporate governance. Holly manages legal risk, oversees external counsel, and works closely with internal teams to drive the firm’s strategic objectives.

Holly holds a BA (Hons) History degree from the University of Warwick and a Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course from BPP University in London. Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales since September 2018, Holly trained and worked in a leading Private Investment Funds department of a US law firm in London before moving in-house to a large multi-strategy asset manager. Her experience includes advising on structuring, fundraising, and lifecycle events for various fund products, including bespoke transactions such as GP-led restructurings and co-investments.

Outside of work, Holly enjoys going to the theatre and indulging her sweet tooth by baking.

Simon Wagstaff

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Simon joined Hollyport in 2024 as a Fund Accountant in the London office.

Before joining Hollyport Simon was a Junior Fund Accountant at Belasko UK Ltd with a focus on leading reporting across fund structures, specialising in capital calls and distributions.

Simon holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Winchester. He is currently training to be a chartered accountant (CIMA).

Outside of work Simon enjoys keeping active and has taken up running with a goal of completing a marathon in the next couple years.

Sofia Basu

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Sofia joined the Portfolio Data and Analytics team in 2024 as a Data Consultant. With a strong background in data manipulation tools such as Python, SQL, and PowerBI, Sofia is focused on automating processes to enhance efficiency and improve data quality for more insightful analysis. Her work helps streamline operations, making portfolio management more effective.

Sofia holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and a master’s degree in Cancer and Molecular Biology. This academic foundation brings a unique, analytical perspective to her role in data consulting.

Outside of work, Sofia is passionate about fitness and regularly spends time at the gym. She also enjoys painting spiritual art, exploring new restaurants, and has a deep love for music.

Elaine Fung

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Elaine joined Hollyport as a Senior Fund Accountant in September 2024, based in the London office. Her role involves treasury, fund operations and structuring, and fund reporting.

Prior to working at Hollyport, Elaine was a Financial Controller at Equitix Infrastructure Investments, mainly focusing on financial reporting for infrastructure funds.

Elaine studied Accountancy and Management Information Systems at City University of Hong Kong and graduated with First Class Honors. She is a CPA under HKICPA and ACA under ICAEW.

Outside of work, Elaine enjoys watching dramas and spending time with her children