Kate Hillyar lands at Perpetual AM

High-profile investment executive Kate Hillyar has joined Perpetual Asset Management's institutional business team.

Hillyar arrives from HMC Capital, where she worked for 18 months as a director of institutional capital.

Perpetual AM's head of institutional sales Peter Lambos welcomed the new hire, noting Hillyar's 20 years' experience in financial services, including the last 12 years in roles focusing on institutional clients.

"Kate brings a global lens, having worked in London for the last four years. She brings strength in ESG, impact and RI investment solutions and will work closely with institutional clients across all asset classes," Lambos said.

Before joining the HMC Capital, Hillyar worked in similar roles at Abrdn and Federated Hermes.

She was previously a director of institutional distribution and an investment specialist at MLC Investment Management.

Earlier, she worked at NAB Asset Management and was the Western Australia business development manager for NGS Super.

She has also held similar roles at Macquarie and Credit Suisse Asset Management.

"After taking a well-deserved break - literally in the garden, teaching my daughter to drive, swimming, horse riding and generally having the time of my life in Australia - during a wild summer...I am excited to announce that I have joined Perpetual," she posted on social media.

In the post, Hillyar thanked her new team for a warm welcome.

"I look forward to reconnecting with my industry colleagues and forging new connections as I embark on this exciting new chapter," she said.