Channel Capital appoints distribution director

Xavier Jeans joins Channel Capital to help strengthen the group's distribution arm, with a focus on supporting financial advisers in the state of Victoria.

Based in Melbourne, Xavier will focus on servicing wealth advisers and sophisticated clients across the intermediary, private wealth and family office channels, building on the group's relationships in Victoria and other regional locations.

Prior to joining Channel Capital, he was an investment specialist at UBS (previously Credit Suisse) in the global investment management division where he did research work on traditional and alternative strategies.

He was also at Lonsec Investment Research as an investment analyst and in a client-facing role at Shadforth Financial Group (Insignia Financial) previously.

"Xavier brings exactly the right attributes and mindset, including a wealth of experience in fund research and portfolio construction, and we're very pleased to have him join the team," said Luke Mandekic, co-head of distribution with the group."I've long admired the Channel Capital's approach and focus on creating value for advisers and their clients. I'm excited to contribute to that culture and to work closely with advisers across Victoria and regional areas," said Jeans.