Aviva hires client solutions director


Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has appointed Divyesh Bhana as client solutions director for its Australian operations.
Bhana would focus on expanding the business’ institutional investor base in Australia, and report to managing director, Brett Jackson.
Bhana joins Aviva from a senior consultant role at Russell Investments, and has over 20 years of industry experience, with senior business development roles across institutional investors and external market influencers.
Jackson said expanding the asset management business in the Australian institutional market was a key priority, and Bhana’s appointment complements this focus.
“Divyesh’s strong relationships and deep knowledge of the local market will strengthen our ability to offer compelling solutions that cater to the evolving needs of institutional investors,” he said.
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