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Charles Goode
Chairman at
AUSTRALIAN UNITED INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Net worth: 172 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Charles Barrington Goode was the founder of Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd., established in 2010, where the title held was Chairman from 2010 to 2019.
Current jobs include Non-Executive Chairman at Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. since 1990, Chairman at Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) since 1990, Non-Executive Chairman at Diversified United Investment Ltd. (Investment Management) since 1991, and Director at FareShare.
Former jobs include Chairman at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. from 1996 to 2010, Chairman at Woodside Energy Group Ltd. from 1999 to 2007, Chairman at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Research Firm) in 2010, Chairman at The George Alexander Foundation, Non-Executive Chairman at Diversified United Investment Ltd. from 1991 to 2026, Chairman at Grosvenor Australia Properties Pty Ltd. from 2008 to 2012, and Chairman at The Ian Potter Foundation Ltd. from 1994 to 2024.
Education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | 56,87,781 ( 2.61% ) | 45 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
DroneShield Ltd.
 DroneShield Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and sells acoustic detection sensor systems for the detection of drones 1.41% | 19/02/2026 | 1,30,00,000 ( 1.41% ) | 32 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 20/03/2026 | 81,52,881 ( 3.8% ) | 30 M $ | 30/04/2026 | |
| 30/06/2025 | 76,93,055 ( 3.36% ) | 16 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
Challenger Ltd.
 Challenger Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance, fund management and banking services 0.25% | 01/08/2025 | 17,23,561 ( 0.25% ) | 11 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Carlton Investments Ltd.
 Carlton Investments Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust 1.52% | 19/08/2025 | 4,00,067 ( 1.52% ) | 9 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.
 L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust 0.39% | 09/09/2025 | 24,40,902 ( 0.39% ) | 8 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Cogstate Ltd.
 Cogstate Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in creation, validation and commercialization of digital brain health assessments & tools 2% | 30/06/2025 | 34,20,000 ( 2% ) | 6 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
XRF Scientific Ltd.
 XRF Scientific Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets precious metal products, machines and chemicals 2.15% | 31/07/2025 | 30,80,136 ( 2.15% ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Gowing Bros. Ltd.
 Gowing Bros. Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust 4.62% | 14/10/2025 | 25,00,000 ( 4.62% ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd.
 Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust 4.86% | 31/07/2025 | 43,79,681 ( 4.86% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Carnarvon Energy Ltd.
 Carnarvon Energy Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in the oil and gas exploration, development and production services 1.12% | 26/08/2025 | 2,00,00,000 ( 1.12% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Starpharma Holdings Ltd.
 Starpharma Holdings Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the research and development of dendrimer products for pharmaceutical, life science & other applications 0.76% | 12/08/2025 | 32,00,000 ( 0.76% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Helloworld Travel Ltd.
 Helloworld Travel Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sells international and domestic travel products and services 0.61% | 30/07/2025 | 10,00,000 ( 0.61% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Enero Group Ltd.
 Enero Group Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing and brand transformation consultancy services 1.65% | 13/08/2025 | 15,00,000 ( 1.65% ) | 377 730 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Charles Goode active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIAN UNITED INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED | Chairman | 01/04/1990 |
Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd.
 Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Founder | 01/01/2010 |
Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. (Investment Management)
 Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance AUI-IM seeks create and maintain a diversified portfolio of quality Australian companies, primarily through shares listed on the ASX, with a medium to long-term view of providing income and capital appreciation. The firm actively manages the portfolio to monitor and reduce risks and identify market opportunities as they arise. | Chairman | 01/04/1990 |
Diversified United Investment Ltd. (Investment Management)
 Diversified United Investment Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance DUI-IM seeks to provide income and capital appreciation over the longer term to their shareholders through a portfolio of securities predominantly comprising shares of companies listed on the ASX with additional exposure to international markets. The investment portfolio is actively managed and maintained through regular meetings with investee companies, critical assessment of external research and by employing the extensive industry knowledge and expertise of its Board. | Chairman | 01/09/1991 |
FareShare /Australia/
 FareShare /Australia/ Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a charity which provides food rescue services to poverty people | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Charles Goode
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DIVERSIFIED UNITED INVESTMENT LIMITED | Chairman | 30/04/2026 |
The Ian Potter Foundation Ltd. | Chairman | 01/01/2024 |
Grosvenor Australia Properties Pty Ltd. | Chairman | 01/01/2012 |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Research Firm)
 Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Research Firm) Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Chairman | 01/03/2010 |
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Training of Charles Goode
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
65
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Woodside Energy Group Ltd.
 Woodside Energy Group Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and gas exploration company | Energy Minerals |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
 Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Research Firm)
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Research Firm) Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian United Investment Co. Ltd.
 Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Diversified United Investment Ltd.
 Diversified United Investment Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
University of Melbourne
 University of Melbourne Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Ian Potter Foundation Ltd. | |
Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd.
Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Finance |
FareShare /Australia/
FareShare /Australia/ Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a charity which provides food rescue services to poverty people | Health Services |
Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. (Investment Management)
Australian United Investment Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance AUI-IM seeks create and maintain a diversified portfolio of quality Australian companies, primarily through shares listed on the ASX, with a medium to long-term view of providing income and capital appreciation. The firm actively manages the portfolio to monitor and reduce risks and identify market opportunities as they arise. | Finance |
Diversified United Investment Ltd. (Investment Management)
Diversified United Investment Ltd. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance DUI-IM seeks to provide income and capital appreciation over the longer term to their shareholders through a portfolio of securities predominantly comprising shares of companies listed on the ASX with additional exposure to international markets. The investment portfolio is actively managed and maintained through regular meetings with investee companies, critical assessment of external research and by employing the extensive industry knowledge and expertise of its Board. | Finance |
The George Alexander Foundation
 The George Alexander Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education and grant making services | Commercial Services |
Grosvenor Australia Properties Pty Ltd. |
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