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AMP has bolstered its focus on growth, digital innovation and customer solutions, as well as adding depth to its risk team, with two senior appointments.
Julie Slapp has been appointed as AMP’s Director for Growth and Customer Solutions, a newly-created role, and Cloe Reece has joined as General Manager, Risk, Compliance and Policy.
Both roles will report into AMP’s Group Executive for Superannuation and Investments, Melinda Howes who said: “We’re delighted to welcome Julie Slapp and Cloe Reece to our Superannuation and Investments leadership team as AMP expands its growth, customer solutions and risk expertise.”
Australian Ethical appoints new head of private markets
Australian Ethical Investments has announced the appointment of Adam Roberts as its new Head of Private Markets.
Bringing over two decades of investing experience to the role, Roberts will oversee Australian Ethical’s Infrastructure Debt Fund, a renewable and infrastructure debt fund that finances key Australian projects in renewable energy, social infrastructure, and property projects with a social or environmental benefit. He will also manage Australian Ethical’s existing private markets portfolio and explore additional private markets product solutions catering to wholesale and institutional clients
Reporting to Australian Ethical CIO Ludovic Theau, who said, “Adam’s expertise in private markets aligns perfectly with our mission to invest for a better world for people, animals, and planet and deliver strong long-term returns. Adam has hit the ground running and over the coming months will further bolster our private markets offer targeting infrastructure and renewable energy projects that align with focus on long-term sustainable growth.”
Zenith announces new appointment to leadership team
Zenith Investment Partners has appointed experienced investment executive, Grant Kennaway, to the new role of group head of research.
In this role he will be responsible for leading the delivery and expansion of the combined investment and super fund research program to financial advisers and platforms across Australia. He will report to managing director, Jason Huddy, commencing in the role on 11 November.
Kennaway has a wealth of experience across asset management, investment research and investment consulting, both in Australia and globally including Asia and the US.
Huddy said Kennaway is a high calibre appointment who will work across both the Zenith and Chant West brands in his new role.
“His depth of knowledge of the Australian market is exceptional and he will be a great asset to the business in this pivotal role and a strong complement to the existing team of seasoned analysts within the group,” Huddy said.
The Rest Board welcomes Inese Kingsmil
The board of Rest has announced the appointment of new Rest Director Inese Kingsmill.
Kingsmill joins Rest from 14 October as an employer-nominated Director and replaces Sally Evans who retired from the board in July 2024.
She was nominated to join the Rest board by employer Wesfarmers, has been a successful business leader for more than 25 years, known for her focus on growing businesses, technology and putting customers first.
Rest Chair James Merlino said it was an exciting time for Kingsmill to join the fund.
“Inese is an experienced Director who brings world class digital transformation, marketing and customer-centric skills to the board of Rest,” said Merlino.
