Brilliant leaves Morningstar
Wickham is currently Asia Pacific head of products and solutions and prior to that he spent four years leading the data business from Morningstar’s London office.
The company also said that Chris Galloway would continue to lead its investment management business in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region.
Morningstar’ chief executive, Kunal Kapoor, said: “I am pleased to appoint Jamie Wickham as our incoming Australasian managing director.”
“Jamie is well-qualified for this role with 20 years of experience with Morningstar and its predecessors’ Australasia business.
“His hands-on approach to solving our clients’ issues makes him ideal for this new leadership opportunity.”
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