Chad Padowitz
Boutique international equities manager Wingate Asset Management has appointed Lyndsey Hancock in the newly created role of chief operating officer, as the company focuses on the next phase of its development.
Ms Hancock has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry and was COO and later CEO of boutique investment manager, 452 Capital, between 2005 and 2010. Prior to this she was business manager, research and alliances at Challenger Financial Services. She has also held senior positions at Colonial First State Investments and JP Morgan Investment Management in Australia and Singapore.
Wingate CIO, Mr Chad Padowitz, said Ms Hancock’s skills and experience make her an excellent fit with the business as it enters a new phase of development.
“This appointment is about preparing for our next phase of growth and ensuring our clients receive the best possible level of service. Lyndsey’s experience is broad, and includes business management and administration, client relationship management and reporting, sales and investment support services and compliance and risk management.
“Lyndsey has a proven track record in engaging with retail and institutional distribution teams and senior decision makers, and brings a strong skill set to Wingate Asset Management,” Mr Padowitz said.
