Maple-Brown Abbott appoints global head of distribution


Maple-Brown Abbott has appointed Duncan Hodnett to the newly-created position of head of global distribution, responsible for activities in both Australian and overseas.
He would responsible for business development, client service, marketing and product strategy activities across its institutional, wholesale and retail markets.
Commencing in Sydney from 30 March, 2020, he would report to Sophia Rahmani, chief executive and managing director.
He had over 17 years’ experience in financial services in Australian, European and US Markets, and joined from Pinnacle Investment Management where he was director of institutional sales for Australia and the US.
Prior to that, he spent seven years with Eaton Vance Investment Management, including stints as head of Europe for the institutional business, and head of Australia and New Zealand.
He had also worked for the Macquarie Group, BT Financial Group and Westpac.
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