Tim Markwell graduated with an honours degree in Geology from the University of WA and worked in senior technical roles for over 12 years with BHP Billiton, Golden Associates and Minara Resources. He specialised in resource assessment and was involved in feasibility studies for many resource projects in Australia.
Having completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment with FINSIA in 2000, Mr Markwell worked as a resource analyst for a Perth-based broking firm where he completed numerous research reports on Australian mining and exploration companies.
Prior to joining the Lion Selection Group, Mr Markwell was a senior investment analyst for the LinQ Resources Fund where he was responsible for making investment recommendations on behalf of the fund. He joined Lion Manager in February 2007 to manage the African funds and became an executive director in September 2012.