Global X ETFs has announced the appointment of Blair Hannon as head of investment strategy, Australia to support the development of the firm’s local ETF business.
The global provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), which had over US$41 billion (AU$55 billion) in assets under management, said Hannon’s appointment marked a major step in building Global X’s presence in Australia, ahead of the firm’s formal launch.
The firm said it expected to launch its first Australian ETF product line-up later this year.
Hannon most recently served as NSW state manager at BlackRock, where he spent the past four years driving ETF adoption. His key focus was the investment advice market segment of brokers and private bankers, providing market analysis linked to trade ideas, educational content and thought leadership.
Prior to working at BlackRock, Hannon spent 12 years at Commonwealth Bank, where he was a senior investment adviser offering investment advice to high and ultra-high net wealth clients on equities, derivatives and funds.
“I am excited to be joining Global X as head of investment strategy, Australia, at a thrilling time in the company’s development within the Australian market,” said Hannon.
“Global X has an impressive range of quality financial products, particularly thematic and income ETFs, and I look forward to working with clients to draw on those resources to build their portfolios in today’s dynamic environment.”
Kris Walesby, head of Global X in Australia, welcomed Hannon: “We are excited to have an experienced investment expert join our team in Sydney. As we get ready to launch a wide range of ETFs in Australia, Blair will work closely with the research, marketing and sales teams to facilitate understanding and trust in our funds. Given his vast knowledge of the Australian investor landscape, he will be instrumental in consumer adoption of Global X’s ETF line-up in Australia.
“The addition of Hannon represents Global X’s strong commitment to building a presence in Australia to offer local investors access to its innovative product line-up.”
