Lonsec Holdings today announces the key strategic appointment of Nathan Lim as Chief Investment Officer and Executive Director, Lonsec Investment Solutions, Lonsec’s fast growing investments division.
Nathan joins from Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Asia where he was Co-Head of Investment Management Services. While at Morgan Stanley, Nathan developed Morgan Stanley’s award winning multi-asset investment approach for both the Australian and Asia wealth management divisions. Nathan started his career in 1995 and has extensive experience in asset management, research and stockbroking that has taken him across Asia, North America, the Middle East and Australia. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Nathan managed Australian Ethical Investment’s International Shares Fund, where he developed a passion for responsible investing.
Commenting on the appointment, Lonsec CEO Mike Wright said “We are delighted that Nathan is joining Lonsec to lead the Investment Solutions business as he brings considerable international expertise in multi-asset strategies and a particular interest in responsible investing.
Nathan joins the business at an exciting time as we continue to grow our expanding managed accounts business. This includes renewing our commitment to partner with quality advice businesses to support them with tailored managed account solutions.”
Nathan echoes these sentiments, saying “I am excited to be joining Lonsec as I have long admired their reputation and commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals. I look forward to leading a great team of investment professionals and getting back to my responsible investing roots.”
As CIO, Nathan will join the Product and Investment Oversight Committee, Asset Allocation, Manager Selection, Direct Equities and Tailored Portfolio committees, which oversee the Lonsec Investment Solutions portfolios. These committees are a hallmark of the Lonsec portfolio management approach.
Deanne Baker has been appointed to the newly created position of Deputy CIO. Deanne will also continue in her role as Portfolio Manager Multi-Asset Portfolios, managing the multi-asset, retirement and sustainable portfolios. Deanne has been with Lonsec for 15 years, working across both Lonsec Research and Lonsec Investment Solutions. Deanne will be assisted by Eleanor Menniti who rejoins Lonsec as Associate Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Portfolios, after five years at BlackRock.
Deanne comments “I am excited to have Nathan join Lonsec as his shared values, investment experience and leadership qualities make him a great fit for our team. I am looking forward to working with him to continue delivering strong outcomes for our clients.
I am equally excited about the return of Eleanor Menniti to the team, bringing with her new skills and insights from a leading global fund manager.”
The Chairman of Lonsec’s Product and Investment Oversight Committee (PIOC), Dr Steve Garth, was also pleased with the new appointments, saying, “We are thrilled to have Nathan join the Lonsec team, and I look forward to working closely with him on the PIOC. We are also very grateful to Deanne Baker for her contribution as interim CIO and her contributions to the PIOC.”
Veronica Klaus will head up the newly named Tailored Solutions business as Head of Tailored Investment Solutions. Assisted by a team of Portfolio Managers, Veronica will lead Lonsec’s renewed focus into bespoke and tailored investment solutions for larger self-licenced Advice firms and large licensees. Veronica has been with Lonsec for 12 years.
Nathan will commence the position of Chief Investment Officer and Executive Director, Lonsec Investment Solutions in August 2023.
Release ends
For more information, please contact:
Naomi Christopher
Head of Marketing and PR
Naomi.Christopher@lonsec.com.au
0421 856 260
