GSFM grows sales team

Simone Newman
SIMONE NEWMAN
GSFM Pty Limited - Key Account Manager
APPOINTMENT
GSFM PTY LIMITED
Date: 12 July 2022
Position: Key Account Manager
By Elizabeth Fry

GSFM Funds Management has appointed Simone Newman as a key account manager and promoted Steven Taylor to national distribution manager.

Newman joins from Dexus-owned APN Property Group, where she was the head of group marketing and distribution.

GFSM chief executive Damien McIntyre said Newman brings to GSFM a wealth of retail distribution experience from her time at APN.

"She will be an invaluable part of the retail distribution team as we continue to grow our business," he said

For his part, before his tole was expanded, Taylor was previously GSFM's state manager for Queensland.

He joins GFSM from Grant Samuel Funds Management, where he served as state manager for nearly nine years.

Before that, he was Queensland state manager for Challenger Financial Services.

Previous roles include state manager for Skandia and business development manager at Macquarie Bank.

"Steven has over 25 years' experience in retail distribution, and his understanding of the industry, as well as his product knowledge are a fantastic resource for our team," said McIntyre.

"Expanding Steven's role to include national distribution means that his expertise will be fully leveraged for the benefit of our sales team, our investment manager partners, and our clients."

GFSM head of retail distribution Stephen Fletcher said the two appointments jibe with plans to roll out several new investment strategies in the coming months.

"With their proven track record and strong industry networks, having Steven and Simone in these new roles will serve GSFM well as we position for the next phase of growth, and will help ensure we can continue to service clients effectively and efficiently."