Copia hires distribution manager


Copia Investment Partners has continued expanding its team with the appointment of Jude Fernandez as distribution manager.
Prior to joining Copia, Fernandez was national sales manager for Paradice Investment Management for four years and, prior to that, worked as a national account manager with Schroders. He’s also worked with State Street in corporate actions, account management, unit pricing and business consulting areas.
The appointment follows the hiring of Mani Papakonstantinos and Matt Roberts as distribution managers and Anthony Pesutto as general manager, marketing, and the firm expects further appointments to follow.
Fernandez would report to general manager, distribution, John Clothier, who said the firm had been on the look-out for talent with successful sales track records and strong networks.
“Jude ticks all these boxes and we are delighted to have him on board,” said Clothier.
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