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Old boys, girls clubs dominate boards

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
... than skills and experience. "Governance skills and education don't seem to count for very much - it's the business acumen and networks that count more," they said. "[This] is perhaps why we might be seeing some of the governance crises we are ...

Pension fund appoints new investment lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... Texas Teachers chair Jarvis Hollingsworth said: "Jerry has always represented the highest level of integrity and financial acumen as he carried out his duties for the trust. I believe he has left a legacy that others will be able to follow for many y ...

Deloitte hires from OneVue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
... business. Deloitte director of corporate affairs and communications, Louise Denver, said Gomes brings significant business acumen and technical expertise in managing complex superannuation funds to the role. "Given the strong market demand in this space ...

Lonsec bolsters research leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... take control of Lonsec Research in December as the firm's executive director. Robinson is set to bring a mix of commercial acumen and strong research credentials to the firm, alongside her "intimate understanding of what users need to support their investment ...

Nuveen switches up executive team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
... investment officer in 2018 and was named president in June this year. "Jose's unparalleled drive, judgment and business acumen make him the right person to take Nuveen forward," Advani said. "He's been a great colleague and partner to me, and he is equally ...

Challenger appoints funds management boss

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2019
... experience gained across Australian and international markets. Nick is well known for his strategic thinking and commercial acumen having successfully led top tier global equity and multi-asset businesses," Howes said in a statement. "During this period ...

Global manager hires from Magellan

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... and investment specialist at Colonial First State. "Dan brings an extremely hard work ethic and strong sales and service acumen to the GQG Partners team," GQG Partners managing director of Australia and New Zealand Laird Abernethy said. "I'm excited ...

CFA hopefuls at record high

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2019
... strong economies," CFA Institute chief executive Paul Smith said. "In addition to signifying the gold standard for financial acumen, the CFA program sets a critical benchmark for the level of ethical behavior and fiduciary responsibility necessary to ...

Former Commonwealth Bank chief joins ASX-listed firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... am excited to be working with Ian and I am confident that his extensive experience, strong personal values and business acumen will complement those of the current executive leadership team," Bassat said. "I look forward to the contribution Ian will ...

Former Apple exec links with AMP Capital

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019
... investors in sectors such as telecommunications and infrastructure health, and Tom's local market insights and business acumen make him a fantastic addition to our India team," Pahari said.