Lia Gunawan – who previously served as national business partnerships manager at the Australian Red Cross – has been appointed by Nikko Asset Management as a regional sales manager for New South Wales and Queensland.
In addition to Ms Gunawan, Simon Green has also been named in the same position, joining the firm from Pengana Capital.
Nikko Asset Management Australia managing director Sam Hallinan said: “These appointments highlight Nikko Asset Management’s commitment to better understand and to comprehensively service the needs of independent financial advisers and the private wealth market.
“The addition of Lia and Simon to the team will further strengthen our relationships in New South Wales and Queensland as we work with our clients on investment solutions and building robust portfolios.”
Ms Gunawan has also held positions at Legg Mason Global Asset Management, ABN AMRO Bank, BT Financial and Norwich Union Australia.
