Lonsec revamps its research team


Lonsec Research has announced a number of key changes to its team including the including the appointment of Lorraine Robinson as its news executive director, Lonsec Research.
Robinson, who spent the last eight years at Evans and Partners as chief operating officer, would start in early December, the firm said.
Following this, Libby Newman would take on the role of director, managed fund research, and would be directly involved in developing Lonsec’s research capabilities.
The company also announced the appointments of Deanne Baker who would take up the new role as portfolio manager, diversified multi-asset portfolios within Lonsec’s investments solutions.
At the same time, Lonsec confirmed that Peter Green and Rui Fernandes would continue in their respective roles as head of research and a senior member of the managed funds research team.
“We are excited to have Lorraine join us and for the continued depth of experience within the organisation which is the bedrock of Lonsec’s growth,” Lonsec’s chief executive, Charlie Haynes, said.
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