Bennelong creates new distribution role
Bennelong Funds Management has appointed David Whitby to the newly-created role of director wholesale sales, NSW.
He would be responsible for high net worth and independent advisory groups, aligned planners, and key accounts.
Whitby, who joined from BetaShares, has more than 20 years of industry experience and has held various sales and account management roles with global investment firm GMO and Vertex Capital.
Bennelong’s head of wholesale sales, Jonas Daly, to whom Whitby would report, said: “Bennelong now partners with eight asset management teams, managing 12 funds with almost $8 billion in funds under management.
“David’s appointment ensures we have the team in place to continue working closely with financial advisers and provide them with the resources and support they require to build portfolios.”
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Oksana Patron
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