Henderson grows Qld distribution


Independent global asset manager, Henderson Global Investors has expanded its distribution footprint in Australia.
The company announced this week it had appointed Brisbane-based Tom Kelly to its distribution team.
Confirming the appointment, Henderson Australia head of distribution, Matt Gaden described Queensland as being one of the firm's largest markets and one which was growing rapidly.
"We are committed to providing best-in-class service to our national client base, and look forward to better supporting Queensland-based financial advisers with this newly created role and establishing an office in Brisbane," he said.
Gaden said Kelly had over 10 years' experience in financial services (covering Queensland and New South Wales) and was joining Henderson Australia as a sales director, dedicated to servicing retail clients in Queensland.
Prior to joining Henderson Australia, Kelly spent seven years at BlackRock where he was responsible for developing and maintaining key account and multi manager relationships.
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