Nikko names new COO
Nikko Asset Management has appointed Peter Lynn as its new chief operations officer (COO) for Nikko AM Australia.
In his new role he would be responsible for operations, technology, human resources and finance areas.
Lynn is joining from the multi-asset team in Singapore and prior to this he was a managing director of Nikko AM New Zealand for six years.
"There is a lot of positive momentum and revitalised energy in Nikko AM Australia of which I am excited to be a part," he said.
Lynn is expected to commence with the Australian business in Sydney next week.
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