Northleaf expands distribution team

Northleaf Capital Partners, which launched its Australian operation in 2018, has appointed Chris O'Connor as its managing director of business development.

O'Connor comes from QIC where he held a similar role for the last six years.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the Northleaf team as our first Australia-based business development executive," said Northlear MD and head of business development Jeff Pentland. "Chris brings expertise in both relationship building and consultative fundraising, enhancing our capabilities to provide investors with access to highly differentiated mid-market infrastructure, private equity, and private credit investments globally."

Before joining QIC, O'Connor spent several years with Eze Software, which was acquired by SS&C, as head of sales for both Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

"I am excited to continue to develop Northleaf's presence in Australia, and to execute the firm's focused client servicing strategy," said O'Connor. "This is a unique opportunity to join a leading institutional asset manager with a compelling growth strategy and to enhance Northleaf's position worldwide."

Globally, Northleaf Capital Partners represents more than $17 billion USD in funds under management on behalf of public, corporate, and multi-employer pension plans. They also represent endowments, foundations, financial institutions and family officers.