Channel Capital has appointed a head of investment oversight who joins from asset consulting firm JANA Investment Advisers.
Matthew Griffith was previously a principal consultant at JANA where he advised some of Australia’s largest asset owners on their investment strategies. In his 14 years with the firm, he held a variety of roles including head of portfolio construction and risk for three years and head of portfolio construction research.
He was also the deputy chair of its investment committee and a member of its executive leadership team.
In the new role at Channel Capital, which services over $50 billion in client assets across six offices globally, he will focus on scaling its investment and portfolio governance platform and support long-term outcomes for partners and investors.
Channel Capital managing director, Glen Holding, said: “It is perfect timing to bring someone of Matthew’s calibre onboard. As we continue to expand our access to many of the world’s premier investment managers, it’s critical that we continue to strengthen our investment oversight capabilities. Matthew’s deep experience and institutional perspective will help ensure we deliver best-in-class outcomes for our partners and investors.”
Griffith said: “Channel Capital is a dynamic and growing organisation at an exciting phase of its evolution. I look forward to contributing to the company and its clients’ continued success.”
Last month, Channel Capital launched a fund with US alternative credit manager Apollo Global Management which will enable Australian investors to harness Apollo’s asset-backed finance options.
According to Channel Capital, asset-backed financing provides a form of private lending secured by tangible assets, such as aircraft, property or infrastructure. By offering the trust to wholesale investors, Channel Capital will provide all non-investment services, such as responsible entity services, operations, client services, distribution, and marketing.
It also formed a strategic partnership with boutique absolute return manager Arnott Capital in July 2024 to optimise operational efficiencies and support future expansion. Through the strategic partnership, Channel Capital will provide its full suite of non-investment services and infrastructure to Arnott Capital.
