Challenger appoints national key account manager
Former IOOF head of investment research Paul O’Connor has joined Challenger as national key account manager.
O’Connor was most recently at boutique fund manager OC Funds Management in investment and product consulting and previously held the role of director, funds services at Standard & Poor’s.
In his new role, he will work alongside Michael Kolikias in supporting Challenger’s major national key accounts and will be taking the lead with rating agencies across both annuity and Fidante funds.
“Paul is respected across the industry for his strong investment expertise and experience in asset consulting, strategy, multi-manager funds and platforms,” Challenger general manager, platforms and national key accounts Rommel Hacopian said.
Recommended for you
Lonsec Research and Ratings has appointed a head of sales, completing the leadership team to boost its reach with financial advisers.
Allianz Retire+ has announced major leadership changes with the appointment of a new CEO and distribution heads to help expand its presence across the wealth channel.
The RBA assistant governor (business services) is set to speak at the Women in Finance Summit 2025, taking place this November.
Momentum Media’s wealth publishing network is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Australian Wealth Management Summit 2025.

