American asset management firm opens first Aus office with key appointment

Michelle Kidd
MICHELLE KIDD
American Century Investments - Vice President, Institutional Advisory Group
DEPARTURE
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP
Date: March 2018
Position: Director, Australian Distribution
APPOINTMENT
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Date: March 2018
Position: Vice President, Institutional Advisory Group

US-based asset management firm, American Century Investments, has opened its first Australian office in Sydney and appointed Michelle Kidd as vice president, institutional advisory group, effective March 2018.

In this newly-created role, Kidd will support the growth of the firm's offerings in the Australian market and present American Century's investment management capabilities to financial intermediaries and institutional investors across Australia.

She will report to American Century's head of Australia and New Zealand, Elizabeth Trinh, who is based in Hong Kong.

Kidd has over 12 years' industry experience and was most recently with global multi-boutique asset management company, Affiliated Managers Group (AMG), where she was director of Australian distribution, representing institutional investment capabilities, including equities and alternatives. Prior to that, she was a manager of research and institutional business for Investors Mutual.

Commenting on the establishment of an Australian office, American Century's Asia Pacific business head, Tony Archer, said: "As a result of this increasing interest in our strategies, we decided to open an office in Australia so there's a dedicated team to work more closely in partnership with our clients, in addition to the team based in the Hong Kong office."

Trinh added: "I'm delighted to welcome Michelle to the team. Her experience in the institutional market in Australia will be key to continuing to build our capabilities and expanding our offering in the local market. She will work closely with me to firmly establish American Century's presence in Australia."