JANA executive jumps to Channel

Channel Capital has welcomed a veteran asset consultant to the group as head of investment oversight.

The appointment of JANA executive Matthew Griffith underlines Channel Capital's move to enhance its investment and portfolio governance platform.

Griffith brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with an extensive background in investment consulting and management.

Most recently, he worked as a principal consultant at JANA, where he played a key role in advising some of Australia's largest asset owners on investment strategies and portfolio management.

During his near two decades with the asset consultant, he served as head of portfolio construction and risk and deputy chair of the investment committee.

Commenting, Channel's managing director, Glen Holding, said the timing was perfect.

"As we continue to expand our access to many of the world's premier investment managers, we must continue to strengthen our investment oversight capabilities, deep experience and institutional perspective will help ensure we deliver best-in-class outcomes for our partners and investors."

Speaking about his appointment, Griffith said he looked forward to the new job but was sad to leave JANA.

"It's not easy to say goodbye to a firm I've truly loved being part of," he posted on social media.
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"Channel is a firm I've admired for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach. I'm looking forward to the fresh challenges and opportunities ahead, and to contributing to Channel's continued growth and success.

"To my JANA colleagues, clients and investment managers I've interacted with - thank you. I've learned so much and will always value the experience."