Three fund managers have made a series of appointments across their investment and distribution teams.
Fidelity International has appointed Tamzin Manning as investment director, joining from T. Rowe Price where she was vice president and senior portfolio specialist.
Manning will be responsible for representing and growing Fidelity’s fundamental equities franchise in Australia, working closely with portfolio managers, clients and distribution partners to deliver investment insights and solutions across Fidelity’s Australian and global equities capabilities.
Simon Glazier, managing director, Australia, at Fidelity International, said: “Her combination of investment expertise, commercial insight and client-facing experience makes her an excellent addition to the team.
“Australia remains a strategically important market for Fidelity, and we remain committed to investing in our people and capabilities locally. Tamzin’s appointment strengthens our equities franchise and enhances our ability to support clients with high-quality investment expertise and insights.”
At Ausbil, the firm has hired Andrew Donlan as an Australian equity analyst and promoted Beyham Irmako from equity analyst to portfolio manager for small and micro-caps. Donlan will join on 10 September from Bennelong Australian Equity Partners where he was a senior investment analyst.
Paul Xiradis, executive chairman, chief investment officer and head of equities at Ausbil, said: “Andrew’s analytical capability, diverse sector experience and knowledge of the industry make him a strong addition to Ausbil’s equities team. His appointment will enhance the depth of our proprietary research and strengthen the insights that inform our investment decisions.
“Beyhan has made an outstanding contribution to the Small & MicroCap team and has continued to expand his investment and portfolio management responsibilities. His promotion is well deserved and strengthens the continuity and depth of the capability.”
Last week, Ausbil appointed Sophie Metcalfe from Antipodes as business development manager (BDM), Victoria and Tasmania. This will see her developing and servicing Ausbil’s relationships with financial advisers, licensees, dealer groups, private wealth firms and other wholesale clients.
Finally, Wavestone has hired Charles Story as a director and portfolio manager, joining from Solaris Capital where he spent 14 years as a portfolio manager. Prior to this, he was employed with Goldman Sachs, gaining experience in their London, Singapore and Tokyo offices.
WaveStone director and portfolio manager, Raaz Bhuyan, said: “Our goal is to attract the right talent who can grow with us and deliver on our commitment to active investing that achieves competitive, long-term performance for our clients.
“Charles embodies these attributes, with a skillset that complements our existing team. He has more than 20 years of experience in Australian equities and risk management, with proven expertise in managing both long and long/short strategies.
“Charles adds to the depth and breadth of our investment team and understands the collaborative culture of a boutique investment firm.”
