Mason Stevens adds distribution head



Mason Stevens has appointed former Netwealth head of distribution, Nick Mitchell, to the newly created role of co-head of distribution.
He would be responsible for the opening of a new Melbourne office and to increase their presence in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Mitchell would work alongside Tim Yule, also co-head of distribution, to oversee the national distribution of Mason Stevens’ managed account and investment capabilities, and client service.
He had previously held senior distribution roles with Netwealth, BT Investment Management and BNP Paribas, and a dealer group role with WHK Group.
Thomas Bignill would move into the role of co-chief investment officer.
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