Evidentia Group confirms exec leadership team
Evidentia Group has confirmed its new executive leadership structure following the acquisition by Generation Development Group (GDG).
The group was formed by the merger of Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions and Implemented Portfolios. Both of these entities were acquired by GDG in the past year; Lonsec in August 2024 and Evidentia in February 2025.
This saw Lonsec realign into two divisions: Lonsec Research and Ratings and Evidentia Group, which will include Lonsec’s Investment Solutions and Implemented Portfolios division.
Mike Wright, previously Lonsec Group’s chief executive, was appointed as CEO of the new entity in February 2025, but the full executive leadership structure has now been confirmed.
In C-suite positions, Darren Beesley will become the chief investment officer, having previously been the head of portfolio management, multi-asset at Evidentia; and Will Gramolt will be the chief financial officer, a role he previously held at Evidentia.
The group said it is actively looking to recruit a chief risk and operations manager in due course.
CIO of Evidentia, Troy Swann, will become the executive director of the investment group, while Nathan Lim, who held the equivalent role at Lonsec, will be the chief investment strategist. Swann will lead the investment business with a particular focus on governance and investment capabilities, while Lim will oversee portfolio management of the Lonsec public separately managed accounts (SMAs).
Swann will also chair the Evidentia and private markets investment committees.
Wright said: “We are thrilled to appoint this exceptional team of leaders into new roles as we begin the next iteration of our collective journey to redefine and elevate excellence in managed accounts.
“Their expertise and shared vision will be instrumental in building the next phase of Evidentia Group, bringing two managed account leaders together to drive a resilient, customer-focused, and future-ready institution.”
Evidentia Group leadership structure
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