Zac Wallis will step into the role of relationship manager for intermediary distribution. Mr Wallis has more than 13 years’ experience in the investment management industry, and joins from Perpetual, where he was a strategic account manager. He has also worked at Bennelong as a national key account manager, and Morningstar as an ETF strategist and research analyst.
Matt Thompson, head of intermediary distribution at Neuberger Berman, said: “We are excited to welcome Mr Wallis to our Australian team.”
“Zac’s established experience and wealth of industry knowledge will be of value as we continue to solidify our presence in the Australian intermediary market.”
Mr Wallis will be responsible for driving the firm’s growth across the intermediary channel by providing advisers and investors with investment solutions from Neuberger Berman’s suite of products. He will be based in Sydney.
“I am delighted to be joining Neuberger Berman whose industry track record and commitment to excellence presented an attractive opportunity for growth,” Mr Wallis said.
“I look forward to joining the team as they continue to grow from strength to strength.”