US investment manager names APAC distribution lead

Utah-based investment manager Wasatch Global Investors has appointed Amelia Kennedy as vice president of institutional distribution.

Kennedy was most recently the head of research and governance for ANZ Private Banking & Advice, a role she left in May of this year. Before joining ANZ, Kennedy spent four years with Colonial First State in a business development role.

"Amelia's experience and knowledge of the Australian market for investment services will be crucial for Wasatch's growth in the strategically important Asia-Pacific region," said Wasatch Global Investors president Eric Bergeson. "She will build on Wasatch's successful platform in Australia, which has been due to the immense efforts of our longstanding distribution partner, Terrain Placement Services. We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Terrain."

Kennedy has relocated to the US and will be based there, however a spokesperson for the organisation said she is expected to spend a good deal of time in Asia Pacific.

Wasatch Global Investors is an employee-owned investment manager that was founded in 1975. As at 31 July, Wasatch has more than $33 billion AUD assets under management.