GQG Partners hires Magellan's Bullock


GQG Partners has hired Daniel Bullock from Magellan as director of wholesale markets Australia as the US firm looks to expand.
Bullock would be responsible for developing and integrating the firm’s strategy as well as expanding its footprint in the Australian wholesale market.
Two funds were currently offered by GQG to the Australia wholesale market, the Global Equity fund and the Emerging Markets Equity fund.
Prior to joining GQG, Bullock worked as a business development manager at Magellan Asset Management and as an investment specialist and analyst at Colonial First State.
GQG is a Florida-based equity manager with more than AU$35 billion in assets under management, including AU$3 billion managed for institutional investors in Australasia.
Laird Abernethy, GQG Partners’ managing director of Australia and New Zealand, said: “Dan brings an extremely hard work ethic and strong sales and service acumen to the GQG Partners team. I am excited by his willingness to leave such a respected shop to join GQG Partners in our Australian expansion.
Bullock said: “GQG Partners’ commitment to the Australian market was extremely evident throughout the recruitment process, and having the opportunity to take such a high-quality manager to the wholesale market here is an exciting prospect.”
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