Former FSI CIO joins Magellan
Former First Sentier Investors (FSI) chief investment officer, David Dixon, has joined the board of Magllan’s asset management subsidiary.
Magellan, which would host its annual general meeting today (20 October) said Dixon had been appointed as non-executive director and deputy chairman of Magellan Asset Management from 1 November.
He would be appointed to the Magellan board in due course.
Dixon had 30 years experience in investment and funds management, having worked as chief investment officer-equities for FSI (formerly Colonial First State Global Asset Management) from 2013 to 2020 and as global chief investment officer from 2003-2013 plus earlier roles at Westpac and Insurance Australia Group.
He was also a non-director member of the Aware Super Investment Committee.
Magellan chairman, Robert Fraser, said: “The board welcomes David’s extensive experience as a senior investment leader, and company and trustee director. His deep investment experience will be invaluable to the Magellan group and we look forward to his contribution for the benefit of our clients”.
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