ING Investment Management (INGIM) has bolstered its presence in the wholesale intermediary market with two key appointments.
Natalie Grey has been appointed northern region manager, responsible for building a presence in the financial adviser markets in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Queensland. Her previous role was with AMP Capital Investors as state manager for New South Wales and the ACT.
Lucie Douez joins INGIM from Goldman Sachs JBWere, and will become its Melbourne-based business development manager responsible for the southern region.
INGIM Australia’s head of sales, Jim McKay, said further appointments would enable the organisation to achieve its plans to deliver a new servicing model for financial advisers.
“The sale of ING Group’s holding in the ING Australia joint venture to ANZ Bank in late 2009 has resulted in INGIM being able to form direct relationships with the advising community for the first time,” said McKay, adding that this segment of the market is a key area of focus for INGIM's local strategy.
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