Key appointments at Insight Investment
Investment manager, Insight Investment has made two key appointments.
The Bank of New York Mellon-owned firm announced today it had appointed former senior Barings Asset Management executive, Angus Woolhouse as its global head of distribution.
The company also announced an Australian appointment, with Adam Kibble being recruited as a product specialist in Sydney covering Insight’s key focus areas of currency, multi-asset and fixed income.
The Woolhouse appointment was confirmed by Insight chief executive, Abdallah Nauphal who said it was being made against the backdrop of sustained growth and strong global ambition.
“Throughout his career Angus has built a wealth of experience within asset management in a variety of key industry roles. As we continue to expand our business globally, his expert and practical knowledge will be invaluable to our business, our clients and their advisers as we seek to continue to evolve and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of our distribution strategy.” Nauphal said.
In Australia, Insight announced that Kibble would be reporting to Bruce Murphy, director Australia and New Zealand.
Kibble has a portfolio management background of over 15 years with Macquarie Funds Management focusing on fixed income, currency and commodities. This included responsibility for Macquarie’s Australian dollar currency hedging business, providing hedging services to Australian pension funds.
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