Rob Hardy, formerly of Clime Asset Management has been appointed to the new role where he brings over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing to the company.
The appointment forms part of Lonsec’s new structure to establish greater unity between Lonsec Research, SuperRatings and Investment Solutions.
Mr Hardy said he was excited about the opportunities for Lonsec in an industry undergoing so much change.
“I look forward to leveraging the strong relationships we have with advisers, fund managers and super funds, and driving the continued evolution of our investment research and tools in line with the industry’s future needs,” he said.
Lonsec chief executive Charlie Haynes was pleased to welcome Mr Hardy to the team and said his appointment would allow for a great understanding with clients.
“Rob’s wealth of experience both inside and outside the financial services domain will allow us to have deeper conversations with our clients to better understand their needs during a critical time for the industry.”