Aviva Investors expands senior team

Aviva Investors has announced a number of senior appointments to its business development team.

Andrew Peterson has been appointed head of retail business development, where he will be responsible for leading Aviva Investors' retail distribution team, driving sales both through platforms and directly with dealer groups and independent financial advisers.

Aviva Investors chief executive officer Craig Bingham said Peterson is a key appointment to its business development team.

"His knowledge of the [independent financial advice] market, together with his legal and taxation background, provides an excellent opportunity to establish new relationships and bring our high performing investment solutions to a broader range of clients," Bingham said.

Aviva Investors has also appointed Marina Boetto to the role of institutional business development manager. She has been with Aviva Investors for over five years and has previously held senior roles within both financial planning and funds management.

Dale Rowley has been named new head of product, Asia Pacific, with responsibility for the development of client-centric investment solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

"These appointments position Aviva Investors to build upon the momentum and excellent performance generated by our investment team," Bingham said.

All roles will be based in Melbourne, which serves as the head office for Aviva Investors in the Asia Pacific region.