Nick Hughes Jones
General Introduction
Nick Hughes Jones brings a dynamic blend of strategic investment expertise and innovative digital infrastructure development. With over 15 years of experience in finance and corporate development, Nick excels at crafting impactful investment strategies and building frameworks for long-term business success.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance/Business Law), which laid the foundation for his diverse career across investment management, asset portfolio growth, and cutting-edge digital technologies. He has previously managed over $500 million in funds for family offices and high-net-worth individuals at leading firms such as Bell Financial Group and Southern Cross Equities.
Nick’s work spans blockchain infrastructure, equity sales, and commercial growth strategy, showcasing his aptitude for both traditional and emerging markets.
Experience
Co-founder & SVP of Business Development
Sharon AI
2024 - Present
Plays a pivotal role in establishing global infrastructure for AI-powered solutions, focusing on co-location, GPU compute services, and custom system architecture.
Chief Commercial Officer
Mawson Infrastructure Group
2021 - 2022
Directed sustainable growth strategies for a NASDAQ-listed digital asset leader, driving ESG initiatives and long-term planning.
Senior Adviser
Bell Financial Group
2016 - 2021
Managed funds exceeding $500 million, delivering tailored investment strategies to institutional and private clients.
Institutional Equity Sales
Southern Cross Group
2011 - 2016
Specialised in equity capital markets transactions, M&A advisory, and client portfolio construction for institutional and family office clients.
Current Role
As Responsible Manager at Defender AM, Nick oversees the investment management process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the delivery of high-performance strategies. His analytical mindset and results-driven approach are central to Defender AM’s ongoing success.