Ironbark's key marketing appointment
Local fund manager, Ironbark Asset Management, has made a key marketing appointment.
The company announced this week that it had appointed former ANZ Global Weatlh staffer, Camille Hiess as its marketing manager.
Commenting on the appointment, Ironbark chief executive, Chris Larsen said it represented an upgrading of the firm's marketing capabilities.
"Advisers who know Ironbark recognise our independent structure and that we provide best-in-class asset management solutions," he said. "We want the wider advice sector and more institutions to also know our brand and values."
He said Hiess brought the skills to Ironbark necessary to transition it to being a better known brand with a sustainable digital footprint.
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