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Insight appoints Global Head of Distribution and announces Australian appointment

17 Aug 2017
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Insight Investment, a leading global investment manager, has appointed Angus Woolhouse as Global Head of Distribution. Woolhouse has more than 20 years’ experience within the asset management industry and was most recently Global Head of Distribution at Barings Asset Management.

Abdallah Nauphal, Chief Executive of Insight Investment, said: “Angus joins Insight during a period of sustained growth and strong global ambition. Throughout his career Angus has built a wealth of experience within asset management in a variety of key industry roles. As we continue to expand our business globally, his expert and practical knowledge will be invaluable to our business, our clients and their advisers as we seek to continue to evolve and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of our distribution strategy.”

Angus Woolhouse said: “Insight has built an impressive reputation through its recognised leadership position and strong client advocacy. At a time when the needs of our clients and their advisers are becoming more specific and complex than ever, I look forward to evolving the business’s global distribution ambitions to deliver the highest standards of relationship management and engagement, together with best-in-class investment solutions for our clients.”

In Australia, Adam Kibble has joined the team as Product Specialist, covering Insight’s key focus areas currency, multi-asset and fixed income.  Located in Sydney, Adam has a portfolio management background of over 15 years with Macquarie Funds Management focusing on fixed income, currency and commodities. This included responsibility for Macquarie’s Australian dollar currency hedging business, providing hedging services to Australian pension funds.

Adam will report to Bruce Murphy, Director Australia and New Zealand, Insight Investment. Insight manages over A$25bn on behalf of Australian investors, and A$896bn globally[1].   Headquartered in London, Insight has operations in the UK, US and Australia.

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[1] As at 31 March 2017

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