Michael Burnett

Senior Investment Professional | Infrastructure Private Equity | Board Member

Singapore, Singapore

About

Senior investment professional with over 15 years of global experience originating, executing, and managing high-stakes infrastructure investments. My career has spanned major financial hubs—including London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore—working within premier institutional environments such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and A.P. Moller Capital. I specialize in value-add control investments across the transport, logistics, and energy sectors. My track record includes leading complex, large-scale transactions from initial origination through to active asset management and board-level oversight. Key Areas of Expertise: Direct Investment Leadership: Extensive experience leading deal teams on multi-billion dollar transactions across Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. Value-Add Asset Management: Active ongoing board positions and committee chair roles (Project, Valuation, ESG), driving operational excellence and strategic growth in portfolio companies. Sector Specialization: Deep domain knowledge in Ports & Logistics, Renewables, and Energy Transition infrastructure. Global Execution: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing investment teams in diverse regulatory and cultural environments. Currently driving A.P. Moller Capital’s efforts in Southeast Asia, focused on building regional platforms and securing co-control stakes in high-margin infrastructure assets.

Experience

  • Board Member at Heron Logistics JSC
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Board Member at Verdant Energy
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Director, Investments at A.P. Moller Capital
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Investment Consulting at Self-employed
    2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Senior Adviser at TPG
    2017 - 2018 · 1 yr