Investment solutions firm Federated Hermes has appointed Elizabeth White as Associate Director – Business Development, Australia to its Australian and APAC distribution team.
Elizabeth will be responsible for the alignment and distribution of Federated Hermes’ products to meet the needs of wholesale, private bank and family office clients across the region.
In the newly created role, Elizabeth will be based in Sydney and she will report to Federated Hermes’ Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand, Gary Horton.
Carrying two decades of experience both domestically and offshore, Elizabeth has expertise in sales and investment roles across all asset classes, and with client groups from institutional to ultra-high net worth.
“Our Australia business has enjoyed strong growth over the past three years as we have successfully identified the Federated Hermes strategies that are best suited to local institutional investors – helping us to win a growing number of mandates.
“Elizabeth’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the Australian market make her an invaluable addition to the team. I look forward to working closely with her as we further strengthen demand and support for our thriving local client base.”
Gary Horton, Head of Business Development, Australia and New Zealand, Federated Hermes
Elizabeth’s previous employers have included NMG Consulting, Credit Suisse Private Bank, First Sentier Investors (formerly Colonial Global Asset Management), APN Funds Management (now DEXUS) and Macquarie Bank.
“We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth to our Australia and wider regional team as we continue to build our footprint and offering in this strategically important location.
“Elizabeth’s appointment is a clear indication of our continued commitment to Australia and New Zealand, and our ambition to support the evolving needs of our clients, including leading superannuation funds, private banks and financial institutions.”
Jim Roland, Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific, Federated Hermes
Federated Hermes offers clients an extensive suite of equity, fixed income, and private markets solutions alongside access to EOS – the firm’s stewardship service that advises on over $1.4tn in assets to deliver corporate engagement and proxy voting services.
