First Sentier bolsters direct infrastructure leadership
First Sentier Investors has made several leadership appointments in its direct infrastructure team as it aims to strengthen its global management structure.
New York-based director and head of infrastructure investments for North America, John Ma, was appointed partner and head of North American infrastructure.
Former co-head of Europe, Marcus Ayre, was promoted to head of Europe in London, and Sydney-based Danny Latham and Chris McArthur retained their roles as co-heads of Australia and New Zealand.
The asset manager also appointed Nick Grant, Gregor Kurth and Hamish Lea-Wilson as partners and would join the global infrastructure senior management team. Gavin Kerr was appointed as head of transactions, Australia New Zealand, and Daniel Timms was appointed head of asset management, Australia and New Zealand.
The firm’s head of global infrastructure investments, Niall Mills, said: “The leadership changes signify an important evolution of our direct infrastructure business.
“The appointments are a reflection of our team’s strength and breadth, as well as a testament to the important contribution they continue to make in delivering a best-in-class investment practice for the benefit of our global client base.”
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