New CEO for BTIM Australia
BT Investment Management Australia (BTIM) has a new chief executive – former First State Super chief investment officer, Richard Brandweiner.
Brandweiner will succeed Michael Bargholz in the CEO role when he retires effect 30 July, this year.
Commenting on the appointment, BTIM Group Chief Executive Officer, Emilio Gonzalez said the company was disappointed to see Bargholz leave and paid tribute to his leadership.
Brandweiner brings over 20 years’ experience to the role and was most recently a partner at impact investing firm, LeapFrog Investments prior to which he was with First State Super and Perpetual Investments.
Gonzalez said that in finding and appointing someone of Brandweiner’s experience, BTIM had achieved a seamless transition.
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