IFM Investors appoints new Director Business Development

IFM Investors has appointed Nicholas Hyde as the firm's director of business development for the Australian and Asian markets, based in Sydney.

Hyde previously worked for Deutsche Bank in Sydney and London, HSBC Markets in Sydney, Citigroup Global Markets in New York and London, and J.P Morgan Securities in New York. Most recently he worked for Wellington Management in Sydney.

Commenting on the appointment, IFM Investors' global head of investor relations, Brian Clarke, said: "We are delighted to have Nicholas on board as he brings well-developed leadership skills and deep and extensive experience gained in Australia, New York and London. There is no doubt he will help us continue to serve our investors and their underlying members with thoughtful ways to approach the investment markets globally on their behalf."