Clime appoints former Macrovue head as Group CEO

Clime Investment Management has announced to the ASX the appointment of Rod Bristow as group chief executive officer.

Bristow joins Clime from AMP-backed fintech firm, Macrovue, where he was appointed chief executive officer in February 2018, replacing founder, Sid Sahgal.

Previously, Bristow was the MD and CEO of Infocus Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2011 as chief operating officer before his promotion to the top job in October 2012. Before Infocus, he was chief operating officer and alternate managing director at CommSec.

Commenting on his appointment, Clime said: "Mr Bristow brings a wealth of management experience, having worked in senior roles across a range of successful financial services businesses."

The firm added: "He has expertise in developing and implementing strategy for enhanced organisational performance with a strong commercial and ethical overlay."

Sahgal has confirmed to Industry Moves that he and Macrovue co-founder, Dev Sinha, will act as joint CEO's following Bristow's departure.