Adam Tindall

AMP Capital has announced changes to its global business model and leadership team  to deliver even better services and support to clients.

The changes involve investing in distribution, emphasising investment expertise and  developing a more global operating platform.   They aim to accelerate AMP Capital’s growth and support the business’s  international expansion.

AMP Capital CEO Adam Tindall said: “The global business model has been enhanced to  help us to align our resources more effectively as we tailor our support and  offerings across regions.  It will assist  us in better engaging with our clients and partners wherever they are located  as we deliver an outstanding end-to-end investment experience.

“The  changes I’ve announced today are focused on building a stronger, more globally  competitive organisation in order to achieve our goals. AMP Capital will continue to evolve as we  invest in client-facing functions and investment capabilities.”

AMP Capital will orient and bolster its distribution teams around client groups in  three regions – Australia and New Zealand, the North-West region (Europe,  India, Middle East and the Americas) and Asia – and has appointed an executive  for each region.

Craig Keary, who currently leads distribution in Australia and New Zealand, becomes Director, Australia and New Zealand.

Boe Pahari will take on leadership of the distribution functions supporting the  North-West region while continuing to manage the Infrastructure Equity business  as Global Head Infrastructure Equity and Director, North-West.  Managing the Global Infrastructure Fund  remains a key focus of his role as well as maintaining the separation between  the infrastructure debt and equity businesses.

Anthony Fasso, currently Director, International, will now focus on distribution and  strategic partnerships in Asia and lead global coordination of client and  consultant coverage.  He will take on a  new role as Global Head of Portfolio Strategy and Director, Asia. This role also incorporates corporate  portfolio strategy responsibilities, which include seeking opportunities for  inorganic growth to accelerate AMP Capital’s strategy.

AMP Capital will also bring its operations and finance functions under one combined  Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Chief Operating Officer (COO) role, which will be  held by Margaret Payn, who is currently AMP Capital’s CFO.

The creation of the three regional distribution leadership roles and the  introduction of a combined CFO/COO means the role of Director of Australia and  New Zealand and COO, held by Sharon Davis, is no longer required.

Mr Tindall added: “Sharon has made an exemplary contribution to AMP Capital and AMP and I am working with her to consider other opportunities across the AMP  Group.”

AMP Capital’s strong investment teams, led by Mark Beardow (Global Equities and  Fixed Income), Carmel Hourigan (Property), Sean Henaghan (Multi-Asset Group),  Andrew Jones (Infrastructure Debt) and Boe Pahari (Infrastructure Equity),  remain unchanged.

AMP Capital is a specialist investment manager, with a heritage and strength in  real estate and infrastructure, and specialist expertise in fixed income,  equities and multi-asset solutions.AMP Capital has A$160 billion in  funds under management as at 31 December 2015 and more than 250 investment  professionals.

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