Scott Haslem is Crestone’s new CIO
Financial services firm, Crestone Wealth Management has appointed a new Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
The firm announced it had appointed former UBS chief economist, Scott Haslem to the role which he will take up from January, next year.
Commenting on the appointment, Crestone head of investments, products and services, Adam Ginnivan said Haslem would be succeeding Dr David Sokulsky in the role and there would a measured hand-over between the two.
“On behalf of the team at Crestone we wish David well in his next endeavour and thank him for his leadership and professionalism in the CIO role,” he said.
“Scott’s credentials, extensive experience and depth of knowledge will be an invaluable asset to Crestone.,” Haslmen said. “We look forward to the additional opportunities that Scott’s 20 years’ of experience in global financial markets and investment banking will bring.”
“These opportunities include providing extensive economics research and investment strategy across all asset classes but in particular equities and fixed income opportunities and engaging with all our clients, fund managers, superannuation funds and financial advisers,” he said.
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