Natixis names institutional sales director

Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Lachlan Hodgkinson as director, institutional sales.

Hodgkinson was previously principal, distribution at ECP, where he was responsible for business development and client relations, before joining the Australian arm of one of Europe's largest asset manager.

He also spent six years in business development and client services at GMO Asset Management, working across its Sydney, London and Singapore offices. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors and van Eyk Research.

"We're delighted to welcome Lachlan to the team. His depth of institutional experience and client-centric, consultative approach will strengthen our ability to understand clients' broader portfolio needs and connect them with the specialist expertise of our global investment managers, said Danny King, country head for Australia and New Zealand.

Commenting on his new role, Hodgkinson said, "I'm pleased to be joining the Natixis IM team and continuing to build and strengthen its institutional client relationships. We share a commitment to working closely with clients, understanding their priorities and shaping high-quality investment solutions around their needs."

Hodgkinson is the latest senior leader to join the local office as part of the group's growth plans. Earlier this year, Natixis appointed Rommel Hacopian to head of wholesale distribution, and Mai Platt as director, client services.