Nikko AM’s new Wholesale Accounts head



Nikko Asset Management Australia has appointed a new head of Wholesale Accounts.
The company announced this week it had appointed former Blackrock Investment Management executive, Rob Bluzmanis to the role.
It described Bluzmanis as having over 14 years' industry experience, most recently as Director- Head of National Key Accounts with Blackrock Investment Management.
It said he would be responsible for overseeing Nikko Asset Management's relationships with financial institutions and would report to Nikko Australian head of distribution, Vincent Lo Blanco.
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